ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:AQN-PR-A - CA0158573034
25.08 CAD
+0.18 (+0.72%)
Taking everything into account, AQN-PR-A scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AQN-PR-A was compared to 20 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. Both the profitability and financial health of AQN-PR-A have multiple concerns. AQN-PR-A has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AQN-PR-A had positive earnings in the past year.
AQN-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: AQN-PR-A reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years AQN-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
AQN-PR-A has a Return On Assets of -0.27%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AQN-PR-A underperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
AQN-PR-A has a worse Return On Equity (-0.80%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
AQN-PR-A has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.88%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
AQN-PR-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.15%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.88%) for AQN-PR-A is above the 3 year average (2.15%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.27% | ||
| ROE | -0.8% | ||
| ROIC | 2.88% |
ROA(3y)-3.11%
ROA(5y)-0.39%
ROE(3y)-11.12%
ROE(5y)-2.83%
ROIC(3y)2.15%
ROIC(5y)2.11%
1.3 Margins
AQN-PR-A's Operating Margin of 21.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AQN-PR-A is outperformed by 85.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AQN-PR-A has declined.
AQN-PR-A's Gross Margin of 73.94% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AQN-PR-A is outperformed by 65.00% of its industry peers.
AQN-PR-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 73.94% |
OM growth 3Y3.93%
OM growth 5Y-3.09%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.98%
GM growth 5Y0.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AQN-PR-A is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AQN-PR-A has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AQN-PR-A has more shares outstanding
AQN-PR-A has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.91, we must say that AQN-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.91, AQN-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33 is on the high side and indicates that AQN-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AQN-PR-A (1.33) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC6.73%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.23 indicates that AQN-PR-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AQN-PR-A (1.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that AQN-PR-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.03, AQN-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for AQN-PR-A have decreased strongly by -29.79% in the last year.
AQN-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.38% yearly.
Looking at the last year, AQN-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -23.92% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.38% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.79%
EPS 3Y-19.53%
EPS 5Y-10.38%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.92%
Revenue growth 3Y0.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%1.66%
3.2 Future
AQN-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.09% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AQN-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-15.04%
EPS Next 2Y-0.53%
EPS Next 3Y5.89%
EPS Next 5Y4.09%
Revenue Next Year-10.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.85%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.19%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 54.52, the valuation of AQN-PR-A can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AQN-PR-A is valued expensively inside the industry as 85.00% of the companies are valued cheaper.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AQN-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say AQN-PR-A is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 48.63 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AQN-PR-A.
AQN-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AQN-PR-A is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AQN-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.12), we can say AQN-PR-A is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 54.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AQN-PR-A is valued more expensive than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.53%
EPS Next 3Y5.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AQN-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.35%, which is a nice return.
With a Dividend Yield of 4.35, AQN-PR-A pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 4.60. 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than AQN-PR-A!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, AQN-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.35% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AQN-PR-A has a limited annual growth rate of 0.06%.
AQN-PR-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
AQN-PR-A has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.06%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of AQN-PR-A are negative and hence is the payout ratio. AQN-PR-A will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
AQN-PR-A's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-569.86%
EPS Next 2Y-0.53%
EPS Next 3Y5.89%
ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP
TSX:AQN-PR-A (11/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.08
+0.18 (+0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.27B
Revenue(TTM)2.39B
Net Income(TTM)-37.22M
Analysts68.33
Price Target19.3 (-23.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.35% |
Yearly Dividend0.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.06%
DP-569.86%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)17.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.69%
Max EPS beat(2)35.61%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)12.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.74%
Max EPS beat(4)42.17%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)5.61%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.98%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.66%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.82%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.31%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.75%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.49%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.59%
PT rev (1m)-10.68%
PT rev (3m)-3.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 54.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.63 | ||
| P/S | 5.73 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 29.36 | ||
| P/B | 2.94 | ||
| P/tB | 4.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.89 |
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY1.83%
EPS(NY)0.52
Fwd EY2.06%
FCF(TTM)-0.66
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.85
OCFY3.41%
SpS4.38
BVpS8.52
TBVpS5.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.27% | ||
| ROE | -0.8% | ||
| ROCE | 4% | ||
| ROIC | 2.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.25% | ||
| OM | 21.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 73.94% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-3.11%
ROA(5y)-0.39%
ROE(3y)-11.12%
ROE(5y)-2.83%
ROIC(3y)2.15%
ROIC(5y)2.11%
ROICexc(3y)2.16%
ROICexc(5y)2.12%
ROICexgc(3y)2.37%
ROICexgc(5y)2.33%
ROCE(3y)2.99%
ROCE(5y)2.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.63%
OM growth 3Y3.93%
OM growth 5Y-3.09%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.98%
GM growth 5Y0.16%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 208.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 34.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.49 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
F-Score4
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)213.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)245.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)39.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)45.08%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.79%
EPS 3Y-19.53%
EPS 5Y-10.38%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
EPS Next Y-15.04%
EPS Next 2Y-0.53%
EPS Next 3Y5.89%
EPS Next 5Y4.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.92%
Revenue growth 3Y0.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%1.66%
Revenue Next Year-10.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.85%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.19%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.87%
EBIT growth 3Y4.45%
EBIT growth 5Y4.06%
EBIT Next Year40.67%
EBIT Next 3Y19.82%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-47.31%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-27.45%
OCF growth 3Y45.17%
OCF growth 5Y-4.65%
ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP / AQN-PR-A.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AQN-PR-A stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to AQN-PR-A.CA.
What is the valuation status for AQN-PR-A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP?
ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA) is 54.52 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.94.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA) is expected to decline by -15.04% in the next year.