CCJ
NEUTRAL
$122.15
Live
Cameco Corporation · NYSE
Target $138.16
(+13.1%)
$43.74
52W Range
$135.24
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Market cap
$53.2B
P/E
123.38
ROE
8.9%
Profit margin
16.9%
Debt/Equity
0.15
Dividend yield
0.14%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
Cameco exhibits a stable financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a very conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15. However, the stock is trading at an extreme premium, with a current price of $122.15 far exceeding both the Graham Number ($16.05) and the growth-based Intrinsic Value ($29.20). While earnings growth is robust at 45.3%, revenue growth remains stagnant at 1.5%, suggesting the current valuation is driven by sector speculation rather than fundamental organic expansion. The combination of a bearish technical trend (10/100) and mediocre insider sentiment (40/100) suggests a high risk of a price correction despite bullish analyst targets.
Key Strengths
Very low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15
Strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 2.47
Significant year-over-year earnings growth of 45.30%
Dominant market position in the uranium sector
Strong analyst consensus with a target price of $138.16
Key Risks
Extreme valuation with a P/E ratio of 123.38
Severe disconnect between current price and intrinsic value ($29.20)
Stagnant revenue growth (1.50% YoY) relative to price appreciation
Bearish technical trend (10/100) indicating potential momentum reversal
Low insider sentiment (40/100) suggesting lack of internal confidence at current levels
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$42.5
-65.2% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
52
Moderate
15
65
90
60
30
AI Verdict
Speculative Premium
Key drivers: Extreme P/E expansion, Uranium sector tailwinds, Strong balance sheet, Poor technical momentum
Confidence
90%
Value
15/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- P/E of 123.38 is unsustainable
- Price/Book of 10.56 is very high
- Trades at 7.6x its Graham Number
Future
65/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 45.3% Earnings growth
- Strong analyst target prices
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth is nearly flat at 1.5%
Past
90/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Massive 5Y return of 650.9%
- Strong 1Y momentum of 178.8%
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
60/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Low Debt/Equity (0.15)
- Healthy Current Ratio (2.47)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only 'Stable', not 'Strong'
Dividend
30/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Low payout ratio (17.78%)
Watchpoints
- Negligible yield of 0.14%
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$122.15
Analyst Target
$138.16
Upside/Downside
+13.1%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CCJ and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CCJ
Cameco Corporation
Primary
|
+650.9% | +370.8% | +178.8% | +38.9% | +12.0% | +1.2% |
|
FANG
Diamondback Energy, Inc.
Peer
|
+190.8% | +47.9% | +22.1% | +34.9% | +7.5% | -2.5% |
|
BKR
Baker Hughes Company
Peer
|
+215.2% | +116.8% | +37.9% | +26.3% | -6.6% | -3.3% |
|
KMI
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Peer
|
+168.4% | +73.3% | +7.0% | -0.2% | +0.4% | +3.3% |
|
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Peer
|
+142.7% | +0.7% | +29.5% | +32.0% | +15.5% | +0.8% |
CCJ
Cameco Corporation
Primary
5Y
+650.9%
3Y
+370.8%
1Y
+178.8%
6M
+38.9%
1M
+12.0%
1W
+1.2%
FAN
Diamondback Energy, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+190.8%
3Y
+47.9%
1Y
+22.1%
6M
+34.9%
1M
+7.5%
1W
-2.5%
BKR
Baker Hughes Company
Peer
5Y
+215.2%
3Y
+116.8%
1Y
+37.9%
6M
+26.3%
1M
-6.6%
1W
-3.3%
KMI
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+168.4%
3Y
+73.3%
1Y
+7.0%
6M
-0.2%
1M
+0.4%
1W
+3.3%
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Peer
5Y
+142.7%
3Y
+0.7%
1Y
+29.5%
6M
+32.0%
1M
+15.5%
1W
+0.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
123.38
Forward P/E
63.44
PEG Ratio
1.92
P/B Ratio
10.56
P/S Ratio
15.28
EV/Revenue
15.22
EV/EBITDA
58.16
Market Cap
$53.2B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
16.93%
Operating Margin
13.63%
Gross Margin
36.28%
ROE
8.89%
ROA
3.59%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+1.5%
Earnings Growth
+45.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+1.5%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+46.9%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.15
Low debt
Current Ratio
2.47
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.51
Excellent
Cash/Share
$2.79
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$1.2B
Gross Margin
22.7%
Op. Margin
17.0%
Net Margin
16.6%
Total Assets
$10.3B
Liabilities
$3.4B
Equity
$6.9B
Debt/Equity
0.49x
Operating CF
$0.7B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.6B
FCF Yield
84%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-05
$N/A
2026-02-13
$0.5
+12.9% surprise
2025-11-05
$N/A
-100.0% surprise
2025-07-31
$0.71
+37.6% surprise
Energy Sector Comparison
Comparing CCJ against 68 companies in the Energy sector
(4 bullish, 23 neutral, 41 bearish)
P/E Ratio
123.38
This Stock
vs
33.87
Sector Avg
+264.3%
(Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
8.89%
This Stock
vs
2.38%
Sector Avg
+272.8%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
16.93%
This Stock
vs
6.3%
Sector Avg
+169.0%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.15
This Stock
vs
1.52
Sector Avg
-90.3%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
1.5%
This Stock
vs
26.86%
Sector Avg
-94.4%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.47
This Stock
vs
2.34
Sector Avg
+5.4%
(Better)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CCJ
Cameco Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $53.2B | 123.38 | 8.9% | 16.9% | $122.15 | |
|
FANG
Diamondback Energy, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $53.92B | 33.3 | 3.7% | 11.6% | $191.15 | Compare |
|
BKR
Baker Hughes Company
|
NEUTRAL | $60.04B | 23.28 | 14.6% | 9.3% | $60.53 | Compare |
|
KMI
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $61.0B | 22.48 | 8.9% | 16.6% | $27.42 | Compare |
|
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $61.8B | 46.16 | 5.9% | 10.8% | $62.31 | Compare |
CCJ
Cameco Corporation
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$53.2B
P/E
123.4
ROE
8.9%
Price
$122.15
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
9 analysts
William Blair
2026-04-20
Outperform
GLJ Research
2026-02-18
Buy
Buy
RBC Capital
2026-02-17
Outperform
Outperform
RBC Capital
2025-11-13
Outperform
Outperform
UBS
2025-11-10
Neutral
RBC Capital
2025-10-31
Outperform
Outperform
Goldman Sachs
2025-10-29
Buy
Buy
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