CCJ vs. COP: Cameco vs. ConocoPhillips Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Cameco (CCJ) and ConocoPhillips (COP) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Cameco (CCJ) and ConocoPhillips (COP) both belong to the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, though CCJ is classified under Coal & Consumable Fuels while COP falls under Oil & Gas Exploration & Production.

Company profile comparison for Cameco (CCJ) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
Profile Item	CCJ	COP
Name	Cameco Corporation	ConocoPhillips
Country/Region	Canada	United States
GICS Sector	Energy	Energy
GICS Industry Group	Energy	Energy
GICS Industry	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-Industry	Coal & Consumable Fuels	Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Market Capitalization	31.05 billion USD	161.12 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	March 14, 1996	December 31, 1981
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

CCJ

COP

GSPC

Cameco (CCJ) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Cameco (CCJ) and ConocoPhillips (COP). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Cameco (CCJ) and ConocoPhillips (COP). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Cameco (CCJ) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
Metric	CCJ	COP
Total Return (1Y)	-18.97%	62.02%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	21.14%	9.29%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	22.20%	16.40%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

CCJ

COP

GSPC

Cameco (CCJ) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Cameco (CCJ) and ConocoPhillips (COP). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Cameco (CCJ) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
Metric	CCJ	COP
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	51.10%	31.63%
Beta (5Y)	1.18	0.19
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-49.04%	-36.30%
Avg. Volume (3M)	3.27M	6.60M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

CCJ and COP are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Cameco (CCJ) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
Metric	CCJ	COP
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.46	1.83
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.64	2.70

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Cameco (CCJ) at 5.68% and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 17.66% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

CCJ

Energy industry group

5.68%

Max: 53.85%
Q3: 24.79%
Median: 12.85%
CCJ: 5.68%
Q1: 2.03%
Min: -29.09%

COP

Energy industry group

17.66%

Max: 53.85%
Q3: 24.79%
COP: 17.66%
Median: 12.85%
Q1: 2.03%
Min: -29.09%

Cameco (CCJ) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their ROE against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Cameco (CCJ) at 11.43% and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 16.76% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

CCJ

Energy industry group

11.43%

Max: 56.92%
Q3: 22.92%
CCJ: 11.43%
Median: 10.10%
Q1: 0.07%
Min: -27.38%

COP

Energy industry group

16.76%

Max: 56.92%
Q3: 22.92%
COP: 16.76%
Median: 10.10%
Q1: 0.07%
Min: -27.38%

Cameco (CCJ) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their net margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Cameco (CCJ) at 9.23% and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 30.05% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

CCJ

Energy industry group

9.23%

Max: 71.31%
Q3: 33.75%
Median: 18.73%
CCJ: 9.23%
Q1: 6.94%
Min: -24.52%

COP

Energy industry group

30.05%

Max: 71.31%
Q3: 33.75%
COP: 30.05%
Median: 18.73%
Q1: 6.94%
Min: -24.52%

Cameco (CCJ) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their operating margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Cameco (CCJ) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
Metric	CCJ	COP
ROE (TTM)	5.68%	17.66%
ROA (TTM)	2.79%	8.98%
Net Margin (TTM)	11.43%	16.76%
Operating Margin (TTM)	9.23%	30.05%
Gross Margin (TTM)	33.83%	49.01%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Cameco (CCJ) at 11.04% and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 7.67% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

Cameco (CCJ) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Cameco (CCJ) at 246.15% clears its industry range for EPS growth, a much stronger earnings trajectory than ConocoPhillips (COP) at -18.69%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

Cameco (CCJ) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Cameco (CCJ) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
Metric	CCJ	COP
Revenue Growth (YoY)	11.04%	7.67%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	23.07%	-9.11%
EPS Growth (YoY)	246.15%	-18.69%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	83.08%	-24.18%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

ConocoPhillips (COP) at 1.52 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Cameco (CCJ) at 2.55 sits above its industry’s typical mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.

CCJ

Energy industry group

2.55

Max: 3.64
CCJ: 2.55
Q3: 2.21
Median: 1.41
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.24

COP

Energy industry group

1.52

Max: 3.64
Q3: 2.21
COP: 1.52
Median: 1.41
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.24

Cameco (CCJ) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their current ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Cameco (CCJ) at 0.14 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while ConocoPhillips (COP) at 0.35 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.

CCJ

Energy industry group

0.14

Max: 1.75
Q3: 0.93
Median: 0.54
Q1: 0.30
CCJ: 0.14
Min: 0.00

COP

Energy industry group

0.35

Max: 1.75
Q3: 0.93
Median: 0.54
COP: 0.35
Q1: 0.30
Min: 0.00

Cameco (CCJ) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Cameco (CCJ) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
Metric	CCJ	COP
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.55	1.52
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.14	0.35
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.19	0.45

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Cameco (CCJ) at 0.35% and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.48% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.

CCJ

Energy industry group

0.35%

Max: 8.57%
Q3: 3.58%
Median: 1.71%
CCJ: 0.35%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

COP

Energy industry group

2.48%

Max: 8.57%
Q3: 3.58%
COP: 2.48%
Median: 1.71%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Cameco (CCJ) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Cameco (CCJ) at 26.37% and ConocoPhillips (COP) at 35.41% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.

CCJ

Energy industry group

26.37%

Max: 133.24%
Q3: 53.31%
CCJ: 26.37%
Median: 25.24%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

COP

Energy industry group

35.41%

Max: 133.24%
Q3: 53.31%
COP: 35.41%
Median: 25.24%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Cameco (CCJ) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Cameco (CCJ) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
Metric	CCJ	COP
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.35%	2.48%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	26.37%	35.41%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

ConocoPhillips (COP) at 14.36 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Cameco (CCJ) at 108.03 sits above its peer range — an unusually expensive price for CCJ’s trailing earnings.

CCJ

Energy industry group

108.03

CCJ: 108.03
Max: 39.54
Q3: 21.72
Median: 12.19
Q1: 7.71
Min: 2.99

COP

Energy industry group

14.36

Max: 39.54
Q3: 21.72
COP: 14.36
Median: 12.19
Q1: 7.71
Min: 2.99

Cameco (CCJ) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.34 prices around its industry’s typical P/S ratio, while Cameco (CCJ) at 8.93 clears its benchmark range — CCJ looks notably rich on sales.

CCJ

Energy industry group

8.93

CCJ: 8.93
Max: 5.40
Q3: 2.85
Median: 1.69
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.00

COP

Energy industry group

2.34

Max: 5.40
Q3: 2.85
COP: 2.34
Median: 1.69
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.00

Cameco (CCJ) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.44 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Cameco (CCJ) at 6.03 prices even higher, above its industry range.

CCJ

Energy industry group

6.03

CCJ: 6.03
Max: 4.21
Q3: 2.38
Median: 1.51
Q1: 1.08
Min: 0.01

COP

Energy industry group

2.44

Max: 4.21
COP: 2.44
Q3: 2.38
Median: 1.51
Q1: 1.08
Min: 0.01

Cameco (CCJ) vs. ConocoPhillips (COP): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Cameco (CCJ) and ConocoPhillips (COP)
Metric	CCJ	COP
P/E Ratio (TTM)	108.03	14.36
P/S Ratio (TTM)	8.93	2.34
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	6.03	2.44
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	0.63%	7.12%