CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CPX-PR-A - CA14042M3003
21.77 CAD
-0.06 (-0.27%)
Overall CPX-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CPX-PR-A against 33 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. CPX-PR-A has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CPX-PR-A is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CPX-PR-A was profitable.
CPX-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CPX-PR-A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CPX-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CPX-PR-A has a Return On Assets of 2.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 87.88% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 8.38%, CPX-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A's Return On Invested Capital of 2.50% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPX-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 4.55%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.7% | ||
| ROE | 8.38% | ||
| ROIC | 2.5% |
ROA(3y)4.16%
ROA(5y)2.78%
ROE(3y)13.61%
ROE(5y)9.04%
ROIC(3y)5.9%
ROIC(5y)5.1%
1.3 Margins
CPX-PR-A has a Profit Margin of 12.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 93.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX-PR-A has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.10%, CPX-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPX-PR-A has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.18%, CPX-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.42% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.35% | ||
| GM | 50.18% |
OM growth 3Y8.09%
OM growth 5Y-8.02%
PM growth 3Y99.71%
PM growth 5Y35.39%
GM growth 3Y-7.47%
GM growth 5Y-7.72%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CPX-PR-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-A has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CPX-PR-A has more shares outstanding
CPX-PR-A has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.48, we must say that CPX-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CPX-PR-A (0.48) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.34, CPX-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC5.81%
2.3 Liquidity
CPX-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX-PR-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.93, CPX-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that CPX-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CPX-PR-A (0.80) is better than 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CPX-PR-A have decreased strongly by -37.40% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
CPX-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.76%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.4%
EPS 3Y37.52%
EPS 5Y31.29%
EPS Q2Q%-280.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.76%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%-43.02%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CPX-PR-A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.17% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CPX-PR-A will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-61.48%
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue Next Year-6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y6.01%
Revenue Next 3Y6.24%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.2%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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
CPX-PR-A is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.85.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPX-PR-A is cheaper than 93.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.54, the valuation of CPX-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPX-PR-A is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.73, CPX-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPX-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CPX-PR-A has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CPX-PR-A's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPX-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.37, CPX-PR-A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, CPX-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CPX-PR-A decreases each year by -1.04%.
CPX-PR-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CPX-PR-A has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
CPX-PR-A pays out 74.33% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP74.33%
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-A (9/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.77
-0.06 (-0.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.38B
Analysts75
Price Target24.88 (14.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP74.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-92.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-253.19%
Max EPS beat(2)68.75%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-253.19%
Max EPS beat(4)101.4%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)16.35%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)30.77%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)23.77%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-15.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-45.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.01%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-45.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.46%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)13.32%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)25.65%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)20.06%
PT rev (1m)3.05%
PT rev (3m)23.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-32.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-32.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)43.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.54 | ||
| P/S | 1.02 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.31 | ||
| P/B | 0.69 | ||
| P/tB | 0.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.61 |
EPS(TTM)3.18
EY14.61%
EPS(NY)3.93
Fwd EY18.04%
FCF(TTM)-0.21
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.57
OCFY30.2%
SpS21.3
BVpS31.38
TBVpS27.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.7% | ||
| ROE | 8.38% | ||
| ROCE | 3.2% | ||
| ROIC | 2.5% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.69% | ||
| OM | 13.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.35% | ||
| GM | 50.18% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.16%
ROA(5y)2.78%
ROE(3y)13.61%
ROE(5y)9.04%
ROIC(3y)5.9%
ROIC(5y)5.1%
ROICexc(3y)6.62%
ROICexc(5y)5.57%
ROICexgc(3y)7.3%
ROICexgc(5y)6.15%
ROCE(3y)7.55%
ROCE(5y)6.53%
ROICexcg growth 3Y17.86%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.56%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.64%
OM growth 3Y8.09%
OM growth 5Y-8.02%
PM growth 3Y99.71%
PM growth 5Y35.39%
GM growth 3Y-7.47%
GM growth 5Y-7.72%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 200.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 31.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 106.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.48 |
F-Score4
WACC5.81%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)154%
Cap/Depr(5y)128.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.11%
Profit Quality(3y)93.29%
Profit Quality(5y)241.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.4%
EPS 3Y37.52%
EPS 5Y31.29%
EPS Q2Q%-280.39%
EPS Next Y-61.48%
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.76%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%-43.02%
Revenue Next Year-6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y6.01%
Revenue Next 3Y6.24%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.2%
EBIT growth 1Y-56.34%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year48.37%
EBIT Next 3Y21.56%
EBIT Next 5Y14.09%
FCF growth 1Y-121.71%
FCF growth 3Y-34.45%
FCF growth 5Y-4.09%
OCF growth 1Y32.38%
OCF growth 3Y9.52%
OCF growth 5Y9.61%