BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE CORP (BEPC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:BEPC - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA11285B1085 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BEPC. BEPC was compared to 33 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While BEPC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BEPC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BEPC has reported negative net income.
In the past year BEPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BEPC reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years BEPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -0.56%, BEPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.48% of the companies in the same industry.
BEPC has a Return On Equity (-17.41%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 2.84%, BEPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
BEPC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.61%. This is below the industry average of 5.57%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.84%) for BEPC is above the 3 year average (2.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.56% | ||
| ROE | -17.41% | ||
| ROIC | 2.84% |
ROA(3y)1.21%
ROA(5y)-0.21%
ROE(3y)13.35%
ROE(5y)-33.35%
ROIC(3y)2.61%
ROIC(5y)2.35%
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BEPC has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of BEPC (31.86%) is better than 69.70% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BEPC has declined.
BEPC's Gross Margin of 57.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BEPC outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
BEPC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 57.93% |
OM growth 3Y-1.35%
OM growth 5Y-5.8%
PM growth 3Y-41.25%
PM growth 5Y2.18%
GM growth 3Y-4%
GM growth 5Y-3.17%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BEPC is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BEPC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
BEPC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BEPC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
A Debt/Equity ratio of 8.90 is on the high side and indicates that BEPC has dependencies on debt financing.
BEPC's Debt to Equity ratio of 8.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BEPC outperforms 42.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 8.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC8.98%
2.3 Liquidity
BEPC has a Current Ratio of 0.25. This is a bad value and indicates that BEPC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.25, BEPC is not doing good in the industry: 60.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.25 indicates that BEPC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BEPC has a worse Quick ratio (0.25) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.25 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BEPC have decreased strongly by -119.57% in the last year.
BEPC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.06% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.53% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.13% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-119.57%
EPS 3Y-37.71%
EPS 5Y-8.06%
EPS Q2Q%-52.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y7.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%5.9%
3.2 Future
BEPC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 61.02% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.66% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.02%
EPS Next 2Y12.79%
EPS Next 3Y21.76%
EPS Next 5Y61.02%
Revenue Next Year5.87%
Revenue Next 2Y6.22%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for BEPC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year BEPC is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BEPC is valued cheaper than 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BEPC's earnings are expected to grow with 21.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.79%
EPS Next 3Y21.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.07%, BEPC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BEPC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.12.
BEPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
5.2 History
BEPC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of BEPC decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y12.79%
EPS Next 3Y21.76%
TSX:BEPC (8/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
47.23
+0.5 (+1.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.02%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.48B
Analysts80
Price Target45.58 (-3.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
Yearly Dividend1.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-40.06%
Max EPS beat(2)68.2%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)3.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.06%
Max EPS beat(4)68.2%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)8.3%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.19%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-58.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.6%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.17%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.15%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-9.9%
PT rev (1m)0.18%
PT rev (3m)-1.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-310%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.57 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 15.26 | ||
| P/B | 4.28 | ||
| P/tB | 8.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.84 |
EPS(TTM)-1.39
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.89
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-3.97
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.1
OCFY6.55%
SpS30.14
BVpS11.03
TBVpS5.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.56% | ||
| ROE | -17.41% | ||
| ROCE | 3.71% | ||
| ROIC | 2.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.97% | ||
| OM | 31.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 57.93% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.21%
ROA(5y)-0.21%
ROE(3y)13.35%
ROE(5y)-33.35%
ROIC(3y)2.61%
ROIC(5y)2.35%
ROICexc(3y)2.68%
ROICexc(5y)2.41%
ROICexgc(3y)2.75%
ROICexgc(5y)2.48%
ROCE(3y)3.41%
ROCE(5y)3.07%
ROICexcg growth 3Y5.42%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.22%
OM growth 3Y-1.35%
OM growth 5Y-5.8%
PM growth 3Y-41.25%
PM growth 5Y2.18%
GM growth 3Y-4%
GM growth 5Y-3.17%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 8.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 23.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 16.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score3
WACC8.98%
ROIC/WACC0.32
Cap/Depr(3y)74.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)24.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-119.57%
EPS 3Y-37.71%
EPS 5Y-8.06%
EPS Q2Q%-52.17%
EPS Next Y6.02%
EPS Next 2Y12.79%
EPS Next 3Y21.76%
EPS Next 5Y61.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y7.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%5.9%
Revenue Next Year5.87%
Revenue Next 2Y6.22%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.14%
EBIT growth 3Y5.71%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.97%
EBIT Next Year134.06%
EBIT Next 3Y54.76%
EBIT Next 5Y27.13%
FCF growth 1Y-166.71%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-75.06%
OCF growth 3Y11.46%
OCF growth 5Y-16.6%