CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CPK - US1653031088 - Common Stock
130.05 USD
-0.25 (-0.19%)
CPK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. CPK has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CPK is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CPK had positive earnings in the past year.
CPK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CPK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CPK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.45%, CPK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CPK (8.60%) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
CPK has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.23%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPK outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPK is in line with the industry average of 6.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.74%) for CPK is below the current ROIC(5.23%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.45% | ||
| ROE | 8.6% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% |
ROA(3y)3.34%
ROA(5y)3.53%
ROE(3y)8.77%
ROE(5y)9.47%
ROIC(3y)4.74%
ROIC(5y)4.78%
1.3 Margins
CPK has a Profit Margin of 14.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPK outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPK has grown nicely.
CPK has a Operating Margin of 28.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: CPK outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPK has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 69.40%, CPK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
CPK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.88% | ||
| GM | 69.4% |
OM growth 3Y8.64%
OM growth 5Y5.9%
PM growth 3Y0.95%
PM growth 5Y2.08%
GM growth 3Y2.36%
GM growth 5Y1.24%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPK is destroying value.
CPK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CPK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CPK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.41, we must say that CPK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CPK has a Altman-Z score of 1.41. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPK outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 indicates that CPK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.00, CPK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC7.07%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.42 indicates that CPK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.42, CPK is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CPK has a Quick Ratio of 0.42. This is a bad value and indicates that CPK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPK's Quick ratio of 0.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPK is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CPK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.87%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, CPK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.26% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 18.90% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CPK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.42% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.87%
EPS 3Y3.67%
EPS 5Y6.26%
EPS Q2Q%24.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.9%
Revenue growth 3Y11.36%
Revenue growth 5Y10.42%
Sales Q2Q%15.95%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CPK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.33% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.29%
EPS Next 2Y13.6%
EPS Next 3Y11.54%
EPS Next 5Y10.17%
Revenue Next Year9.96%
Revenue Next 2Y8.01%
Revenue Next 3Y6.29%
Revenue Next 5Y6.33%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.18, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CPK.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPK indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CPK is more expensive than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CPK is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.12, the valuation of CPK can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPK is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
CPK is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CPK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. CPK is more expensive than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CPK's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CPK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.14
PEG (5Y)3.7
EPS Next 2Y13.6%
EPS Next 3Y11.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%.
With a Dividend Yield of 2.06, CPK pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 3.84. 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than CPK!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, CPK has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CPK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.78%!
CPK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CPK has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.78%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
44.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPK. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of CPK is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP44.49%
EPS Next 2Y13.6%
EPS Next 3Y11.54%
NYSE:CPK (10/24/2025, 11:31:51 AM)
130.05
-0.25 (-0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.63%
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap3.06B
Revenue(TTM)866.68M
Net Income(TTM)128.96M
Analysts84.44
Price Target138.92 (6.82%)
Short Float %2.39%
Short Ratio4.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.78%
DP44.49%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.73%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.67%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)1.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.73%
Max EPS beat(4)15.07%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.96%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.78%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.09%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)10.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)17.22%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.22%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.14%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.37%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.75%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.12 | ||
| P/S | 3.53 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.49 | ||
| P/B | 2.04 | ||
| P/tB | 3.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.45 |
EPS(TTM)5.61
EY4.31%
EPS(NY)6.8
Fwd EY5.23%
FCF(TTM)-8.5
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.97
OCFY6.9%
SpS36.82
BVpS63.68
TBVpS41.52
PEG (NY)1.14
PEG (5Y)3.7
Graham Number89.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.45% | ||
| ROE | 8.6% | ||
| ROCE | 7.55% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.14% | ||
| OM | 28.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.88% | ||
| GM | 69.4% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.34%
ROA(5y)3.53%
ROE(3y)8.77%
ROE(5y)9.47%
ROIC(3y)4.74%
ROIC(5y)4.78%
ROICexc(3y)4.75%
ROICexc(5y)4.8%
ROICexgc(3y)5.39%
ROICexgc(5y)5.24%
ROCE(3y)6.87%
ROCE(5y)7.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.97%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.9%
OM growth 3Y8.64%
OM growth 5Y5.9%
PM growth 3Y0.95%
PM growth 5Y2.08%
GM growth 3Y2.36%
GM growth 5Y1.24%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 546.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 47.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
F-Score7
WACC7.07%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)338.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)319.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)30.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.76%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.87%
EPS 3Y3.67%
EPS 5Y6.26%
EPS Q2Q%24.39%
EPS Next Y20.29%
EPS Next 2Y13.6%
EPS Next 3Y11.54%
EPS Next 5Y10.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.9%
Revenue growth 3Y11.36%
Revenue growth 5Y10.42%
Sales Q2Q%15.95%
Revenue Next Year9.96%
Revenue Next 2Y8.01%
Revenue Next 3Y6.29%
Revenue Next 5Y6.33%
EBIT growth 1Y23.36%
EBIT growth 3Y20.99%
EBIT growth 5Y16.94%
EBIT Next Year39.17%
EBIT Next 3Y20.35%
EBIT Next 5Y14.35%
FCF growth 1Y-753.31%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y14.75%
OCF growth 3Y16.73%
OCF growth 5Y18.37%
CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP / CPK FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CPK.
What is the valuation status of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) stock?
CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) is 23.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.04.
How sustainable is the dividend of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) stock?
The dividend rating of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 44.49%.