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Cameco Corp (CCJ)

Cameco Corp (CCJ) 5-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$95.24
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Profit since last BUY19.21%
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11/05/2025: CCJ (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 40 days. Simulated Profits (19.21%). Updated daily EoD!

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Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

19 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $109.13

1 Year Target Price $109.13

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$109.13 Target price
52w Low $35
Current$95.24
52w High $110.16

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 122.44%
Avg. Invested days 48
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 5.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/05/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 41.58B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 109.47
1Y Target Price 109.13
Price to earnings Ratio 109.47
1Y Target Price 109.13
Volume (30-day avg) 19
Beta 1.31
52 Weeks Range 35.00 - 110.16
Updated Date 11/5/2025
52 Weeks Range 35.00 - 110.16
Updated Date 11/5/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.87

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-05
When -
Estimate 0.243
Actual 0.07

Profitability

Profit Margin 14.95%
Operating Margin (TTM) 17.82%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.95%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.25%

Valuation

Trailing PE 109.47
Forward PE 57.8
Enterprise Value 36909780971
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.65
Enterprise Value 36909780971
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.65
Enterprise Value to Revenue 14.41
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 45.91
Shares Outstanding 435387448
Shares Floating 434342519
Shares Outstanding 435387448
Shares Floating 434342519
Percent Insiders 0.14
Percent Institutions 72.24

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Cameco Corp

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Cameco Corp was founded in 1988 through the merger of Saskatchewan Mining Development Corporation and Eldorado Nuclear Limited. It has evolved into one of the world's largest uranium producers, focusing on the nuclear fuel cycle.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Uranium: Exploration, mining, milling, purchase, and sale of uranium concentrate.
  • Fuel Services: Conversion, fabrication of uranium fuel.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Cameco is led by a board of directors and an executive management team. The organizational structure is functional, with divisions for uranium, fuel services, and corporate functions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Uranium Concentrate (U3O8): Uranium concentrate is the primary product. Cameco is one of the world's largest producers, with an estimated 13% of world production in 2023. Competitors include Kazatomprom and Orano.
  • Uranium Conversion Services: Conversion of uranium concentrate to uranium hexafluoride (UF6) for enrichment. Cameco is a major supplier of conversion services. Competitors include Orano and ConverDyn.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The uranium market is driven by demand for nuclear power. The industry is characterized by long lead times, geopolitical risks, and high barriers to entry. Increasing demand due to nuclear energy making a comeback driven by energy security and decarbonization.

Positioning

Cameco is a leading uranium producer and fuel services provider, benefiting from low-cost operations and long-term supply contracts. Their strategic partnerships enhance their market position.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global uranium market is estimated at $10 billion. Cameco is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market due to its production capacity and market share.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Large uranium reserves
  • Low-cost operations
  • Long-term supply contracts
  • Strong market position

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to uranium price volatility
  • Geopolitical risks
  • Environmental liabilities
  • Dependence on nuclear power demand

Opportunities

  • Increasing demand for nuclear power
  • Expansion into new markets
  • Development of advanced reactor technologies
  • Government support for nuclear energy

Threats

  • Uranium price declines
  • Regulatory changes
  • Geopolitical instability
  • Nuclear accidents
  • Competition from other energy sources

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • DNNGY
  • CCJ
  • URA

Competitive Landscape

Cameco's competitive advantages include its low-cost operations and large reserves. Disadvantages include exposure to uranium price volatility.

Major Acquisitions

Westinghouse Electric Company

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 4500
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of Westinghouse Electric Company is to expand Cameco's presence in nuclear energy services and technology.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Cameco's growth has been linked to uranium demand and price fluctuations.

Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by increasing demand for nuclear power. Analysts predict a positive outlook for Cameco.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include expanding production capacity and securing long-term supply contracts.

Summary

Cameco is a leading uranium producer poised to benefit from increasing nuclear power demand. Its low-cost operations and long-term contracts are strengths. However, it faces risks from uranium price volatility and geopolitical factors, and should be prepared to handle any changes in these areas.

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About Cameco Corp

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Saskatoon, SK, Canada
IPO Launch date 1996-03-14
CEO & Director Mr. Timothy S. Gitzel
Sector Energy
Industry Uranium
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Cameco Corporation provides uranium for the generation of electricity. It operates through three segments: Uranium, Fuel Services, and Westinghouse. The Uranium segment engages in the exploration for, mining, milling, purchase, and sale of uranium concentrate. The Fuel Services segment is involved in the refining, conversion, and fabrication of uranium concentrate, as well as purchase and sale of conversion services. The Westinghouse segment operates as a nuclear reactor technology original equipment manufacturer and a provider of products and services to commercial utilities and government agencies. It also provides outage and maintenance, engineering support, instrumentation and control equipment, and plant modification services, as well as components and parts to nuclear reactors. The company sells its uranium and fuel products and services to nuclear utilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Cameco Corporation was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Saskatoon, Canada.