ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:AQN • CA0158571053

6.8 USD
+0.05 (+0.74%)
Last: Feb 24, 2026, 02:25 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall AQN gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated AQN against 26 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. AQN has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. AQN does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year AQN was profitable.
  • AQN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: AQN reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • In the past 5 years AQN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
AQN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAQN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -0.27%, AQN is not doing good in the industry: 92.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • AQN has a worse Return On Equity (-0.80%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of AQN (3.16%) is worse than 84.62% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AQN is in line with the industry average of 3.86%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (2.36%) for AQN is below the current ROIC(3.16%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.27%
ROE -0.8%
ROIC 3.16%
ROA(3y)-3.11%
ROA(5y)-0.39%
ROE(3y)-11.12%
ROE(5y)-2.83%
ROIC(3y)2.36%
ROIC(5y)2.31%
AQN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAQN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

  • With a Operating Margin value of 21.55%, AQN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AQN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • AQN's Gross Margin of 73.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AQN outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • AQN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
AQN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAQN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AQN is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for AQN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for AQN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AQN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
AQN Yearly Shares OutstandingAQN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
AQN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAQN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.36, we must say that AQN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • AQN has a Altman-Z score of 0.36. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AQN underperforms 96.15% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33 is on the high side and indicates that AQN has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.33, AQN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.33
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.36
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC5.93%
AQN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAQN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.23 indicates that AQN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • AQN has a Current ratio of 1.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. AQN outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
  • AQN has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that AQN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • AQN's Quick ratio of 1.03 is amongst the best of the industry. AQN outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.23
Quick Ratio 1.03
AQN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAQN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for AQN have decreased strongly by -29.79% in the last year.
  • AQN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.38% yearly.
  • AQN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -23.92%.
  • AQN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.38% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.09% on average over the next years.
  • AQN 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-9.8%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.62%
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.
AQN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAQN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
AQN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAQN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.61, the valuation of AQN can be described as rather expensive.
  • AQN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AQN is more expensive than 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AQN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.55, the valuation of AQN can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AQN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AQN is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.75, AQN is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.61
Fwd PE 18.55
AQN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAQN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • AQN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.68
AQN Per share dataAQN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.48%
EPS Next 3Y6.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.58%, AQN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • AQN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.87. AQN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AQN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.58%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AQN has a limited annual growth rate of 0.06%.
  • AQN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
AQN Yearly Dividends per shareAQN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • AQN has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • The dividend of AQN 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%
AQN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAQN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B

ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES

NYSE:AQN (2/24/2026, 2:25:27 PM)

6.8

+0.05 (+0.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-07
Earnings (Next)03-06
Inst Owners74.14%
Inst Owner Change3.44%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.22B
Revenue(TTM)2.39B
Net Income(TTM)-37.22M
Analysts71.67
Price Target5.16 (-24.12%)
Short Float %1.27%
Short Ratio2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.58%
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.06%
DP-569.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)2.34%
PT rev (3m)4.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.61
Fwd PE 18.55
P/S 2.19
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 11.22
P/B 1.12
P/tB 1.6
EV/EBITDA 12.68
EPS(TTM)0.33
EY4.85%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY5.39%
FCF(TTM)-0.47
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.61
OCFY8.91%
SpS3.11
BVpS6.04
TBVpS4.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.27%
ROE -0.8%
ROCE 4%
ROIC 3.16%
ROICexc 3.18%
ROICexgc 3.56%
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)2.36%
ROIC(5y)2.31%
ROICexc(3y)2.37%
ROICexc(5y)2.33%
ROICexgc(3y)2.6%
ROICexgc(5y)2.56%
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 RankSector 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 0.36
F-Score4
WACC5.93%
ROIC/WACC0.53
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-9.8%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.62%
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 POWER & UTILITIES / AQN FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to AQN.


What is the valuation status for AQN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN) stock?

ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the financial health of ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN) stock?

The financial health rating of ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN) is 3 / 10.


Is the dividend of ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES sustainable?

The dividend rating of ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -569.86%.