CCO:TSX-Cameco Corporation (CAD)

COMMON STOCK | Uranium | TSX

Last Closing Price

CAD 30.38

Change

+0.28 (+0.93)%

Market Cap

CAD 11.99B

Volume

1.48M

Avg Analyst Target

CAD 42.00 (+38.25%)

Avg User Target

CAD
Average Analyst Rating

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Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

Cameco Corporation (CCO) Stock Analysis:
Based on the Cameco Corporation stock forecasts from 10 analysts, the average analyst target price for Cameco Corporation is CAD 42.00 over the next 12 months. Cameco Corporation’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Cameco Corporation is Slightly Bullish , which is based on 8 positive signals and 5 negative signals. At the last closing, Cameco Corporation’s stock price was CAD 30.38. Cameco Corporation’s stock price has changed by +0.53% over the past week, -13.91% over the past month and +29.22% over the last year.

About

Cameco Corporation produces and sells uranium. It operates through two segments, Uranium and Fuel Services. The Uranium segment is involved in the exploration for, mining, and milling, as well as purchase and sale of uranium concentrate. The Fuel Services segment engages in the r ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.cameco.com

Address : 2121-11th Street West, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, S7M 1J3

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: CAD

Country : Canada

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.82

52 Week High : 41.05

Short Ratio : 2.86

52 Week Low : 19.63

Shorted Shares : 6,054,298

200 Day Moving Average : 29.71

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 5,061,592

50 Day Moving Average : 34.06

Shares Held By Insiders : 0.13%

Short Percentage : 1.43%

Shares Held by Institutions : 64.62%

Dividend Yield : 0.40%

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Largest Industry Peers for Uranium

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap Price / Earning Ratio EV/EBITDA
NXE:CA NexGen Energy Ltd

+0.10 (+1.72%)

 CAD2.79B 186.00 N/A
U-UN:CA Sprott Physical Uranium Trust ..

+0.18 (+1.22%)

 CAD2.40B N/A N/A
U-U:CA Sprott Physical Uranium Trust

-0.02 (-0.17%)

 CAD1.94B N/A N/A
EFR:CA Energy Fuels Inc

+0.08 (+1.03%)

 CAD1.22B 754.00 1,155.93
DML:CA Denison Mines Corp

-0.01 (-0.70%)

 CAD1.17B 18.33 13.84
FCU:CA Fission Uranium Corp

-0.01 (-1.41%)

 CAD0.48B N/A N/A
URE:CA Ur-Energy Inc

+0.05 (+3.42%)

 CAD0.32B 29.00 N/A
AZZ:CA Azarga Uranium Corp

N/A

 CAD0.17B 91.10 N/A
MGA:CA Mega Uranium Ltd

+0.01 (+2.17%)

 CAD0.08B 11.50 6.78

ETFs Containing CCO:CA

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
MKC:CA Mackenzie Maximum Diversi.. 0.00 % 0.50 %

+0.36 (+1.31%)

 CAD0.53B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Uranium)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 10.15% 100% A+ 91% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 10.15% 100% A+ 91% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 30.44% 100% A+ 93% A
Dividend Return 0.34% 100% A+ 4% F
Total Return 30.79% 100% A+ 93% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 139.21% 86% B 91% A-
Dividend Return 4.88% 100% A+ 13% F
Total Return 144.09% 86% B 91% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 29.46% 29% F 90% A-
Dividend Return 0.71% 100% A+ 22% F
Total Return 30.17% 29% F 90% A-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 43.40% 100% A+ 20% F
Risk Adjusted Return 69.51% 100% A+ 80% B-
Market Capitalization 11.99B 100% A+ 88% B+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Uranium)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 133.18 50% F 5% F
Price/Book Ratio 2.45 56% F 28% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 26.17 11% F 6% F
EV/EBITDA 62.06 50% F 7% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -1.16% 57% F 29% F
Return on Invested Capital -1.86% 44% F 29% F
Return on Assets 0.76% 100% A+ 33% F
Debt to Equity Ratio 20.56% 20% F 74% C
Technical Ratios  
Dividend Yield 0.40% 100% A+ 3% F
Short Ratio 2.86 33% F 39% F
Short Percent 1.43% 57% F 55% F
Beta 0.82 100% A+ 74% C
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.