STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:SJ • CA85853F1053
98.35 CAD
-1.53 (-1.53%)
Last: Feb 12, 2026, 07:00 PM
SJ gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making SJ a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. SJ is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- SJ had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year SJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
- SJ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years SJ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- SJ has a Return On Assets of 8.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- SJ has a better Return On Equity (16.39%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- SJ has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.86%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SJ is significantly above the industry average of 4.04%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.37% | ||
| ROE | 16.39% | ||
| ROIC | 9.86% |
ROA(3y)8.14%
ROA(5y)8.32%
ROE(3y)17.22%
ROE(5y)16.52%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)10.53%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.70%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SJ has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.91%, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 20.03%, SJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.7% | ||
| GM | 20.03% |
OM growth 3Y6.62%
OM growth 5Y5.57%
PM growth 3Y3.66%
PM growth 5Y4.31%
GM growth 3Y7.97%
GM growth 5Y5%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SJ is still creating some value.
- SJ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- SJ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for SJ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.01 indicates that SJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.01, SJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SJ has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.94. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SJ would need 3.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SJ's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.94 is amongst the best of the industry. SJ outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
- SJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating SJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.70, SJ is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.01 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC7.06%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 7.25 indicates that SJ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- SJ's Current ratio of 7.25 is amongst the best of the industry. SJ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.82 indicates that SJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.82, SJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.02% over the past year.
- SJ shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.88% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.98% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 9.65% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.02%
EPS 3Y16.65%
EPS 5Y18.88%
EPS Q2Q%11.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y8.05%
Revenue growth 5Y9.65%
Sales Q2Q%4.7%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SJ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.97% on average per year.
- SJ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.95%
EPS Next 2Y6.5%
EPS Next 3Y6.5%
EPS Next 5Y8.97%
Revenue Next Year2.89%
Revenue Next 2Y4.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.14%
Revenue Next 5Y4.35%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.12 indicates a correct valuation of SJ.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SJ indicates a rather cheap valuation: SJ is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.97, SJ is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.35, SJ is valued correctly.
- SJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SJ is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.96, SJ is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SJ is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SJ indicates a rather cheap valuation: SJ is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SJ's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of SJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.62
PEG (5Y)0.85
EPS Next 2Y6.5%
EPS Next 3Y6.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- SJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.50, SJ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- SJ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of SJ grows each year by 14.68%, which is quite nice.
- SJ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- SJ has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.68%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- 19.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SJ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- SJ's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.76%
EPS Next 2Y6.5%
EPS Next 3Y6.5%
TSX:SJ (2/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
98.35
-1.53 (-1.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Inst Owners65.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.40B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)339.00M
Analysts76.47
Price Target98.03 (-0.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.68%
DP19.76%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.86%
Max EPS beat(2)2.95%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)17.18%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.86%
Max EPS beat(4)39.92%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)8.95%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.78%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)12.05%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.81%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.22%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.87%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.06%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.71%
PT rev (1m)1.17%
PT rev (3m)9.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.53 | ||
| P/B | 2.61 | ||
| P/tB | 3.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.96 |
EPS(TTM)6.1
EY6.2%
EPS(NY)6.41
Fwd EY6.52%
FCF(TTM)7.08
FCFY7.2%
OCF(TTM)9.34
OCFY9.5%
SpS63.65
BVpS37.66
TBVpS27.43
PEG (NY)1.62
PEG (5Y)0.85
Graham Number71.9
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.37% | ||
| ROE | 16.39% | ||
| ROCE | 12.93% | ||
| ROIC | 9.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.84% | ||
| OM | 13.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.7% | ||
| GM | 20.03% | ||
| FCFM | 11.13% |
ROA(3y)8.14%
ROA(5y)8.32%
ROE(3y)17.22%
ROE(5y)16.52%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)10.53%
ROICexc(3y)10.41%
ROICexc(5y)10.53%
ROICexgc(3y)12.52%
ROICexgc(5y)12.82%
ROCE(3y)13.65%
ROCE(5y)13.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.71%
OM growth 3Y6.62%
OM growth 5Y5.57%
PM growth 3Y3.66%
PM growth 5Y4.31%
GM growth 3Y7.97%
GM growth 5Y5%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.48 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 114.75% | ||
| Current Ratio | 7.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.01 |
F-Score7
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC1.4
Cap/Depr(3y)127.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.42%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.02%
EPS 3Y16.65%
EPS 5Y18.88%
EPS Q2Q%11.97%
EPS Next Y9.95%
EPS Next 2Y6.5%
EPS Next 3Y6.5%
EPS Next 5Y8.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y8.05%
Revenue growth 5Y9.65%
Sales Q2Q%4.7%
Revenue Next Year2.89%
Revenue Next 2Y4.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.14%
Revenue Next 5Y4.35%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.89%
EBIT growth 3Y15.2%
EBIT growth 5Y15.76%
EBIT Next Year28.54%
EBIT Next 3Y11.56%
EBIT Next 5Y10.3%
FCF growth 1Y770.69%
FCF growth 3Y12.32%
FCF growth 5Y64.2%
OCF growth 1Y440%
OCF growth 3Y17.58%
OCF growth 5Y35.33%
STELLA-JONES INC / SJ.CA FAQ
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STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is STELLA-JONES INC?
The financial health rating of STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of STELLA-JONES INC (SJ.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 19.76%.