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 37 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. CPX-PR-C has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CPX-PR-C has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. 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.
CPX-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CPX-PR-C (4.78%) is better than 86.49% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CPX-PR-C (13.23%) is better than 86.49% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.07%) than 86.49% 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 5.07%.
| 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 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-C's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CPX-PR-C has a Operating Margin (20.19%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPX-PR-C has declined.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-C has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CPX-PR-C has more shares outstanding
CPX-PR-C has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CPX-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 0.79. 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 0.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-C outperforms 86.49% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that CPX-PR-C is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CPX-PR-C (0.99) is better than 86.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC5.39%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.19. This is in the better half of the industry: CPX-PR-C outperforms 78.38% 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 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.08% 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%.
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.
Looking at the last year, CPX-PR-C shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.83% in the last year.
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
CPX-PR-C is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.14% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CPX-PR-C will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-22.17%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
EPS Next 5Y9.14%
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y7.83%
Revenue Next 3Y15.45%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.52 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPX-PR-C.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-C is valued cheaper than 89.19% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.48, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.16 indicates a reasonable valuation of CPX-PR-C.
CPX-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPX-PR-C is cheaper than 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.52. CPX-PR-C is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 |
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 89.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.7 |
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 -16.20% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y-22.17%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPX-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.62%, which is a nice return.
CPX-PR-C's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.45.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, CPX-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CPX-PR-C decreases each year by -1.04%.
CPX-PR-C has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 (7/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.45
+0.1 (+0.39%)
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 Cap3.95B
Analysts77.33
Price Target28.48 (11.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
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)-1.24%
PT rev (3m)-16.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)26.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.89 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | 1.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.7 |
EPS(TTM)4.61
EY18.11%
EPS(NY)3.12
Fwd EY12.26%
FCF(TTM)-0.81
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.55
OCFY25.72%
SpS23.5
BVpS29.92
TBVpS25.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
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 | 0.79 |
F-Score6
WACC5.39%
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 5Y9.14%
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-1.2%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.97%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year48.37%
EBIT Next 3Y21.56%
EBIT Next 5Y10.82%
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%