CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CPX-PR-C - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA14042M5081 - Currency: CAD
CPX-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 39 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While CPX-PR-C has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CPX-PR-C has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally CPX-PR-C also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CPX-PR-C was profitable.
CPX-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CPX-PR-C has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CPX-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CPX-PR-C has a better Return On Assets (4.78%) than 89.74% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C's Return On Equity of 13.23% is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-C outperforms 89.74% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-C outperforms 87.18% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPX-PR-C is in line with the industry average of 4.82%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.78% | ||
| ROE | 13.23% | ||
| ROIC | 5.07% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.84%, CPX-PR-C belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX-PR-C has grown nicely.
CPX-PR-C's Operating Margin of 20.19% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-C outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CPX-PR-C has a Gross Margin (51.99%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX-PR-C has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.84% | ||
| GM | 51.99% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPX-PR-C is creating some value.
CPX-PR-C has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-C has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CPX-PR-C has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.78, we must say that CPX-PR-C is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.78, CPX-PR-C belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99. This is a neutral value indicating CPX-PR-C is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.99, CPX-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC5.38%
2.3 Liquidity
CPX-PR-C has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that CPX-PR-C is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-C's Current ratio of 1.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-C outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that CPX-PR-C is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.06, CPX-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CPX-PR-C shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.33%.
CPX-PR-C shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 31.29% yearly.
The Revenue for CPX-PR-C has decreased by -11.83% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing by 13.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.33%
EPS 3Y37.52%
EPS 5Y31.29%
EPS Q2Q%-34.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.83%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%-11.71%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-22.17%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
EPS Next 5Y11.32%
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y7.83%
Revenue Next 3Y15.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.74%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.43, the valuation of CPX-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
89.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX-PR-C, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.32, CPX-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.03, the valuation of CPX-PR-C can be described as very reasonable.
CPX-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPX-PR-C is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CPX-PR-C's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPX-PR-C is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CPX-PR-C has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CPX-PR-C's earnings are expected to decrease with -16.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
EPS Next 2Y-22.17%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPX-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.64%, which is a nice return.
CPX-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.84. CPX-PR-C pays more dividend than 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, CPX-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CPX-PR-C decreases each year by -1.04%.
CPX-PR-C has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CPX-PR-C has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
48.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX-PR-C. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP48.21%
EPS Next 2Y-22.17%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-C (6/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.04
-0.39 (-1.53%)
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 Cap3.87B
Analysts80
Price Target28.84 (15.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP48.21%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)85.07%
Min EPS beat(2)68.75%
Max EPS beat(2)101.4%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)48.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.83%
Max EPS beat(4)101.4%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)47.12%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)55.43%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)38.06%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.01%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.46%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)21.9%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)33.02%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)21.87%
PT rev (1m)-11.78%
PT rev (3m)-11.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)43.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)26.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.03 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.82 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 0.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
EPS(TTM)4.61
EY18.41%
EPS(NY)3.12
Fwd EY12.46%
FCF(TTM)-0.81
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.56
OCFY26.21%
SpS23.57
BVpS30
TBVpS25.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.78% | ||
| ROE | 13.23% | ||
| ROCE | 6.49% | ||
| ROIC | 5.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.8% | ||
| OM | 20.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.84% | ||
| GM | 51.99% | ||
| 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.7 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 224.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 31.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.78 |
F-Score6
WACC5.38%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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)-16.33%
EPS 3Y37.52%
EPS 5Y31.29%
EPS Q2Q%-34.39%
EPS Next Y-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-22.17%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
EPS Next 5Y11.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.83%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%-11.71%
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y7.83%
Revenue Next 3Y15.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.74%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.97%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year48.37%
EBIT Next 3Y21.56%
EBIT Next 5Y16.46%
FCF growth 1Y-153.65%
FCF growth 3Y-34.45%
FCF growth 5Y-4.09%
OCF growth 1Y16.8%
OCF growth 3Y9.52%
OCF growth 5Y9.61%