CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CPX-PR-C - CA14042M5081
25.9 CAD
+0.2 (+0.78%)
Overall CPX-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CPX-PR-C against 31 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While CPX-PR-C is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CPX-PR-C has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CPX-PR-C had positive earnings in the past year.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 2.70%, CPX-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CPX-PR-C (8.38%) is better than 83.87% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.50%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPX-PR-C outperforms 48.39% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.61%.
| 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-C's Profit Margin of 12.35% is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-C outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX-PR-C has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.10%, CPX-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-C's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CPX-PR-C has a Gross Margin of 50.18%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CPX-PR-C underperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX-PR-C has declined.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPX-PR-C is still creating some value.
CPX-PR-C has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CPX-PR-C has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CPX-PR-C has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CPX-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX-PR-C is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CPX-PR-C has a Altman-Z score of 0.51. This is in the better half of the industry: CPX-PR-C outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34 is on the high side and indicates that CPX-PR-C has dependencies on debt financing.
CPX-PR-C's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.34 is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-C outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC5.85%
2.3 Liquidity
CPX-PR-C has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX-PR-C is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-C has a Current ratio of 0.93. This is in the better half of the industry: CPX-PR-C outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX-PR-C is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-C has a better Quick ratio (0.80) than 61.29% 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-C have decreased strongly by -37.40% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CPX-PR-C shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.29% on average per year.
The Revenue for CPX-PR-C has decreased by -17.76% in the past year. This is quite bad
CPX-PR-C shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.98% yearly.
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-C will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.26% on average per year.
CPX-PR-C is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y-61.48%
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
EPS Next 5Y9.26%
Revenue Next Year-6.3%
Revenue Next 2Y6.27%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.14, the valuation of CPX-PR-C can be described as very reasonable.
83.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX-PR-C, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CPX-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.60, the valuation of CPX-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CPX-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPX-PR-C is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CPX-PR-C has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CPX-PR-C's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.48% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPX-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.79%, which is a nice return.
CPX-PR-C's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.66.
CPX-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.79% |
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
74.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX-PR-C. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP74.33%
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-C (8/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.9
+0.2 (+0.78%)
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 Cap4.03B
Analysts75
Price Target28.71 (10.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.79% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP74.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years10
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)3.14%
PT rev (3m)-12.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.07%
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)-1.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.6 | ||
| P/S | 1.22 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.94 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.28 |
EPS(TTM)3.18
EY12.28%
EPS(NY)3.93
Fwd EY15.16%
FCF(TTM)-0.21
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.57
OCFY25.38%
SpS21.3
BVpS31.38
TBVpS27.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
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 | 0.51 |
F-Score4
WACC5.85%
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 5Y9.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.76%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%-43.02%
Revenue Next Year-6.3%
Revenue Next 2Y6.27%
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 5Y14.18%
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%