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CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - TSX:CPX-PR-C - CA14042M5081

25.52 CAD
-0.23 (-0.89%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall CPX-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CPX-PR-C against 34 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CPX-PR-C while its profitability can be described as average. CPX-PR-C has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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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.
CPX-PR-C had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CPX-PR-C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.70%, CPX-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 8.38%, CPX-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-C's Return On Invested Capital of 2.50% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-C outperforms 50.00% 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 4.60%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCPX-PR-C.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

CPX-PR-C's Profit Margin of 12.35% is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-C outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 13.10%, CPX-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-C's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.18%, CPX-PR-C is doing worse than 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX-PR-C has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPX-PR-C is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-C has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-C has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CPX-PR-C has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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 70.59% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CPX-PR-C (1.34) is better than 79.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.34
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.51
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC5.9%
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCPX-PR-C.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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 better Current ratio (0.93) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that CPX-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-C has a Quick ratio of 0.80. This is in the better half of the industry: CPX-PR-C outperforms 61.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.8
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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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 -37.40%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue for CPX-PR-C has decreased by -17.76% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, CPX-PR-C shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.98% on average per year.
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

CPX-PR-C is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.17% yearly.
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-66.42%
EPS Next 2Y-12.2%
EPS Next 3Y-8.03%
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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.
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCPX-PR-C.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.03, the valuation of CPX-PR-C can be described as very reasonable.
CPX-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPX-PR-C is cheaper than 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.43 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPX-PR-C.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.94), we can say CPX-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.03
Fwd PE 6.43
CPX-PR-C.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPX-PR-C.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.25
CPX-PR-C.CA Per share dataCPX-PR-C.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CPX-PR-C may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CPX-PR-C's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-12.2%
EPS Next 3Y-8.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.84%, CPX-PR-C has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CPX-PR-C's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.28.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CPX-PR-C has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.84%

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
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

CPX-PR-C pays out 74.33% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP74.33%
EPS Next 2Y-12.2%
EPS Next 3Y-8.03%
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
CPX-PR-C.CA Dividend Payout.CPX-PR-C.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CPX-PR-C.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP

TSX:CPX-PR-C (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

25.52

-0.23 (-0.89%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29
Inst Owners21.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.97B
Analysts75
Price Target27.22 (6.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.84%
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP74.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date09-16 2025-09-16 (0.42875)
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)-9.67%
PT rev (3m)-4.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-40.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.03
Fwd PE 6.43
P/S 1.2
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.88
P/B 0.81
P/tB 0.94
EV/EBITDA 11.25
EPS(TTM)3.18
EY12.46%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY15.56%
FCF(TTM)-0.21
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.57
OCFY25.76%
SpS21.3
BVpS31.38
TBVpS27.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC5.9%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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-66.42%
EPS Next 2Y-12.2%
EPS Next 3Y-8.03%
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 Year53.25%
EBIT Next 3Y21.28%
EBIT Next 5Y15.18%
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%