STEP ENERGY SERVICES LTD (STEP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:STEP - CA85859H1055 - Common Stock
5.48 CAD
+0.01 (+0.18%)
STEP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 27 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for STEP as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. STEP has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
STEP had positive earnings in the past year.
STEP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years STEP reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years STEP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
STEP's Return On Assets of -1.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STEP is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
STEP has a worse Return On Equity (-1.94%) than 74.07% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.60%, STEP is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STEP is significantly below the industry average of 170.16%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.56%) for STEP is well above the current ROIC(6.60%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.3% | ||
| ROE | -1.94% | ||
| ROIC | 6.6% |
ROA(3y)7.5%
ROA(5y)-1.64%
ROE(3y)15.21%
ROE(5y)-5.71%
ROIC(3y)11.56%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.88%, STEP is doing worse than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
STEP has a Gross Margin of 9.96%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: STEP underperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STEP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 9.96% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y75.97%
GM growth 5Y63.02%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STEP is still creating some value.
STEP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
STEP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for STEP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
STEP has an Altman-Z score of 2.87. This is not the best score and indicates that STEP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.87, STEP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
STEP has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.93. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.93, STEP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that STEP is not too dependend on debt financing.
STEP has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.13) than 81.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.87 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC8.31%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.67 indicates that STEP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
STEP has a Current ratio (1.67) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that STEP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
STEP has a Quick ratio of 1.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STEP outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for STEP have decreased strongly by -44.12% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.19% in the past year.
STEP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.12%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%219.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.19%
Revenue growth 3Y21.21%
Revenue growth 5Y7.4%
Sales Q2Q%-11.23%
3.2 Future
STEP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.70% yearly.
STEP is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -4.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.47%
EPS Next 2Y16.71%
EPS Next 3Y12.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.87%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.01%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.17%
3.3 Evolution
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 14.42 indicates a correct valuation of STEP.
STEP's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, STEP is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.59, which indicates a very decent valuation of STEP.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as STEP.
STEP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of STEP is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STEP is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as STEP's earnings are expected to grow with 12.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.71%
EPS Next 3Y12.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
STEP does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:STEP (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.48
+0.01 (+0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.33%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap399.33M
Revenue(TTM)910.43M
Net Income(TTM)-7.82M
Analysts76.36
Price Target5.56 (1.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.17%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.23%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.07%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.65%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.1%
PT rev (1m)4.64%
PT rev (3m)9.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)28.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.99 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | 1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.69 |
EPS(TTM)0.38
EY6.93%
EPS(NY)0.52
Fwd EY9.45%
FCF(TTM)0.44
FCFY7.98%
OCF(TTM)1.37
OCFY25.09%
SpS12.49
BVpS5.52
TBVpS5.51
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.3% | ||
| ROE | -1.94% | ||
| ROCE | 9.16% | ||
| ROIC | 6.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.63% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.64% | ||
| OM | 4.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 9.96% | ||
| FCFM | 3.5% |
ROA(3y)7.5%
ROA(5y)-1.64%
ROE(3y)15.21%
ROE(5y)-5.71%
ROIC(3y)11.56%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)11.63%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)11.64%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.05%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y75.97%
GM growth 5Y63.02%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.93 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 85.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.81 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.87 |
F-Score6
WACC8.31%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)106.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.23%
Profit Quality(3y)1036.34%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.12%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%219.29%
EPS Next Y23.47%
EPS Next 2Y16.71%
EPS Next 3Y12.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.19%
Revenue growth 3Y21.21%
Revenue growth 5Y7.4%
Sales Q2Q%-11.23%
Revenue Next Year-5.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.87%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.01%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.17%
EBIT growth 1Y-46.99%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year98.22%
EBIT Next 3Y28.94%
EBIT Next 5Y15.38%
FCF growth 1Y-51.65%
FCF growth 3Y33.78%
FCF growth 5Y19.89%
OCF growth 1Y-38.98%
OCF growth 3Y35.4%
OCF growth 5Y15.87%
STEP ENERGY SERVICES LTD / STEP.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to STEP.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to STEP ENERGY SERVICES LTD (STEP.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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STEP ENERGY SERVICES LTD (STEP.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of STEP ENERGY SERVICES LTD (STEP.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of STEP ENERGY SERVICES LTD (STEP.CA) is 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for STEP ENERGY SERVICES LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of STEP ENERGY SERVICES LTD (STEP.CA) is expected to grow by 23.47% in the next year.