ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:AQN-PR-A - CA0158573034
25.05 CAD
+0.05 (+0.2%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to AQN-PR-A. AQN-PR-A was compared to 19 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.
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.
In multiple years AQN-PR-A reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
AQN-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -0.27%, AQN-PR-A is not doing good in the industry: 89.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of -0.80%, AQN-PR-A is not doing good in the industry: 89.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
AQN-PR-A has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.88%) than 89.47% 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 3.74%.
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 has a worse Operating Margin (21.55%) than 89.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AQN-PR-A has declined.
AQN-PR-A has a Gross Margin of 73.94%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AQN-PR-A underperforms 68.42% 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
AQN-PR-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AQN-PR-A has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
AQN-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AQN-PR-A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.94, we must say that AQN-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of AQN-PR-A (0.94) is better than 94.74% of its industry peers.
AQN-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
AQN-PR-A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. AQN-PR-A outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC6.76%
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.
AQN-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. 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.
AQN-PR-A has a Quick ratio (1.03) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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.
The earnings per share for AQN-PR-A have been decreasing by -10.38% on average. This is quite bad
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.
Measured over the past years, AQN-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.38% on average per year.
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.
AQN-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y-12.26%
EPS Next 2Y-0.48%
EPS Next 3Y6.43%
EPS Next 5Y4.09%
Revenue Next Year-9.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.01%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.37%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 55.67, AQN-PR-A can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AQN-PR-A is valued expensively inside the industry as 89.47% of the companies are valued cheaper.
AQN-PR-A is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 49.93, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AQN-PR-A.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AQN-PR-A is valued a bit more expensive than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
AQN-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 49.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
89.47% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AQN-PR-A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.48%
EPS Next 3Y6.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AQN-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.28%, which is a nice return.
With a Dividend Yield of 4.28, AQN-PR-A pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 5.05. 84.21% 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 2.00, AQN-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.28% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AQN-PR-A has a limited annual growth rate of 0.06%.
AQN-PR-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
AQN-PR-A has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of AQN-PR-A is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-569.86%
EPS Next 2Y-0.48%
EPS Next 3Y6.43%
ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP
TSX:AQN-PR-A (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.05
+0.05 (+0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.24B
Revenue(TTM)2.39B
Net Income(TTM)-37.22M
Analysts68.33
Price Target20.34 (-18.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.28% |
Yearly Dividend0.56
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)5.39%
PT rev (3m)-2.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 49.93 | ||
| P/S | 5.89 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 30.19 | ||
| P/B | 3.03 | ||
| P/tB | 4.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.39 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY1.8%
EPS(NY)0.5
Fwd EY2%
FCF(TTM)-0.64
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.83
OCFY3.31%
SpS4.25
BVpS8.27
TBVpS5.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.15
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 | 0.94 |
F-Score4
WACC6.76%
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-12.26%
EPS Next 2Y-0.48%
EPS Next 3Y6.43%
EPS Next 5Y4.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.92%
Revenue growth 3Y0.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%1.66%
Revenue Next Year-9.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.01%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.37%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.87%
EBIT growth 3Y4.45%
EBIT growth 5Y4.06%
EBIT Next Year48.7%
EBIT Next 3Y21.37%
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 55.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.03.
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 -12.26% in the next year.