Cardinal Energy Ltd (Alberta)
Cardinal Energy Ltd is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating in Alberta, Canada, generating revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of fossil fuels.
Business. Cardinal Energy Ltd (Alberta) is an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Alberta, Canada. The firm operates within the fossil fuels sector, focusing on the upstream activities of exploring for and producing crude oil and natural gas. Cardinal Energy is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CJ.TO. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue breakdowns are not provided in the available data.
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- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
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- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Cardinal Energy Ltd (Alberta) is an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Alberta, Canada. The firm operates within the fossil fuels sector, focusing on the upstream activities of exploring for and producing crude oil and natural gas. Cardinal Energy is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CJ.TO. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue breakdowns are not provided in the available data.
Cardinal Energy's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position compared to the industry median of 0.45. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.54, which is below the industry median of 0.75. Free cash flow is negative at -206.2 million CAD, driven by capital expenditures of -219.9 million CAD, suggesting ongoing investment in growth.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 2.49% and a return on assets (ROA) of 1.53%, both below the industry median of 4.2% and 2.8%, respectively. Operating income of 37.4 million CAD and net income of 20.8 million CAD reflect modest earnings performance relative to peers. The company's operating margin is 8.5%, which is in line with the industry median of 8.3%.
Geographically, Cardinal Energy's operations are concentrated in Alberta, Canada, with no disclosed international revenue. The company operates in a single business segment focused on oil and gas exploration and production. This concentration increases exposure to regional regulatory and environmental risks.
Looking ahead, Cardinal Energy is projected to see a 12% increase in revenue in the current fiscal year and a 15% increase in the next fiscal year. These growth rates are slightly below the industry median of 14% and 17%, respectively. The company's capital expenditures are expected to remain high, reflecting continued investment in exploration and production activities.
Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to a current ratio below the industry median and a negative free cash flow position. The company has a low dilution risk, with no near-term pressure for share issuance. However, the risk assessment highlights a key flag: net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, indicating potential liquidity constraints.
Recent events include the release of Q4 financial results, which showed a decline in free cash flow due to increased capital expenditures. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 12.25 CAD and a median price target of 13.00 CAD, with four "buy" and two "hold" recommendations. No strong buy ratings were issued.
- Cardinal Energy maintains a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, below the industry median of 0.45.
- The company's ROE of 2.49% and ROA of 1.53% are below the industry median, indicating weaker profitability.
- Revenue is projected to grow by 12% in the current fiscal year and 15% in the next, slightly below industry expectations.
- The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.54.
- Analysts have issued a mean price target of 12.25 CAD, with four "buy" and two "hold" recommendations.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,57 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 593,2M CAD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 59,6M CAD |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- Cardinal Energy Ltd (Alberta) Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Cardinal Energy Ltd (Alberta) Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
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- M. Scott RatushnyChairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer