ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:AQN-PR-A - CA0158573034
24.83 CAD
+0.2 (+0.81%)
Overall AQN-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated AQN-PR-A against 21 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. AQN-PR-A has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. AQN-PR-A has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. AQN-PR-A also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AQN-PR-A had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AQN-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: AQN-PR-A reported negative net income in multiple years.
AQN-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
AQN-PR-A's Return On Assets of -10.09% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AQN-PR-A is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -29.51%, AQN-PR-A is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of AQN-PR-A (2.73%) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AQN-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 3.65%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.73%) for AQN-PR-A is above the 3 year average (2.15%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -10.09% | ||
| ROE | -29.51% | ||
| ROIC | 2.73% |
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 has a worse Operating Margin (20.38%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
AQN-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.06%, AQN-PR-A is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AQN-PR-A has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 74.06% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AQN-PR-A is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AQN-PR-A has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for AQN-PR-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
AQN-PR-A has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.90, we must say that AQN-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 0.90, AQN-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29 is on the high side and indicates that AQN-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.29, AQN-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC6.79%
2.3 Liquidity
AQN-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that AQN-PR-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.09, AQN-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that AQN-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
AQN-PR-A has a Quick ratio (0.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AQN-PR-A shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -36.00%.
Measured over the past years, AQN-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.38% on average per year.
AQN-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -25.45%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.38% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-36%
EPS 3Y-19.53%
EPS 5Y-10.38%
EPS Q2Q%-55.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.45%
Revenue growth 3Y0.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%-11.83%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.09% on average over the next years.
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-14.99%
EPS Next 2Y-0.67%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
EPS Next 5Y4.09%
Revenue Next Year-10.65%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.05%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
AQN-PR-A is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 55.18.
AQN-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AQN-PR-A is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, AQN-PR-A is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 48.61, AQN-PR-A can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AQN-PR-A is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.19% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.92. AQN-PR-A is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AQN-PR-A indicates a rather expensive valuation: AQN-PR-A more expensive than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.67%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.64%, AQN-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.48, AQN-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
AQN-PR-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.64% |
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.
The dividend of AQN-PR-A is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-17.76%
EPS Next 2Y-0.67%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP
TSX:AQN-PR-A (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.83
+0.2 (+0.81%)
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 Cap19.07B
Revenue(TTM)2.38B
Net Income(TTM)-1381809000
Analysts68.33
Price Target21.61 (-12.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.64% |
Yearly Dividend0.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.06%
DP-17.76%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)20.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.69%
Max EPS beat(2)42.17%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.74%
Max EPS beat(4)42.17%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.22%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.83%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.04%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.31%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.31%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.11%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.07%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.41%
PT rev (1m)3.08%
PT rev (3m)8.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.61 | ||
| P/S | 5.73 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 30.89 | ||
| P/B | 2.91 | ||
| P/tB | 4.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.06 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY1.81%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY2.06%
FCF(TTM)-0.77
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.8
OCFY3.24%
SpS4.33
BVpS8.53
TBVpS6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -10.09% | ||
| ROE | -29.51% | ||
| ROCE | 3.8% | ||
| ROIC | 2.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.08% | ||
| OM | 20.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 74.06% | ||
| 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 | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.71 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 209.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 36.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
F-Score4
WACC6.79%
ROIC/WACC0.4
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)-36%
EPS 3Y-19.53%
EPS 5Y-10.38%
EPS Q2Q%-55.56%
EPS Next Y-14.99%
EPS Next 2Y-0.67%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
EPS Next 5Y4.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.45%
Revenue growth 3Y0.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%-11.83%
Revenue Next Year-10.65%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.05%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.44%
EBIT growth 3Y4.45%
EBIT growth 5Y4.06%
EBIT Next Year40.67%
EBIT Next 3Y19.82%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-33.56%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-7.88%
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 55.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.91.
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 -14.99% in the next year.