CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.631 PERP (CPX-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CPX-PR-E - CA14042M7061
25.5 CAD
-0.05 (-0.2%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CPX-PR-E. CPX-PR-E was compared to 34 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While CPX-PR-E is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CPX-PR-E has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CPX-PR-E was profitable.
In the past year CPX-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CPX-PR-E has been profitable.
CPX-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CPX-PR-E (2.70%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 8.38%, CPX-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-E has a Return On Invested Capital (2.50%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPX-PR-E 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.35%, CPX-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-E's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CPX-PR-E (13.10%) is better than 61.76% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-E's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.18%, CPX-PR-E is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-E'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-E has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CPX-PR-E has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CPX-PR-E has more shares outstanding
CPX-PR-E has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CPX-PR-E has an Altman-Z score of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX-PR-E is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CPX-PR-E has a better Altman-Z score (0.51) than 67.65% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34 is on the high side and indicates that CPX-PR-E has dependencies on debt financing.
CPX-PR-E's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.34 is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-E outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC5.52%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that CPX-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-E has a better Current ratio (0.93) than 73.53% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that CPX-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.80, CPX-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CPX-PR-E have decreased strongly by -37.40% in the last year.
CPX-PR-E shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 31.29% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CPX-PR-E shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.76% 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)-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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CPX-PR-E 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.
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 8.02 indicates a reasonable valuation of CPX-PR-E.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPX-PR-E is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-E to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.02), we can say CPX-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
CPX-PR-E is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.42.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-E is valued cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CPX-PR-E's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CPX-PR-E is cheaper than 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CPX-PR-E may justify a higher PE ratio.
CPX-PR-E's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.03% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-12.2%
EPS Next 3Y-8.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPX-PR-E has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.84%.
CPX-PR-E's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.48.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, CPX-PR-E has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CPX-PR-E decreases each year by -1.04%.
CPX-PR-E has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CPX-PR-E has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
CPX-PR-E 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%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.631 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-E (10/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.5
-0.05 (-0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.96B
Analysts75
Price Target28.98 (13.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP74.33%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-1.74%
PT rev (3m)2.67%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.42 | ||
| P/S | 1.2 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.88 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | 0.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.21 |
EPS(TTM)3.18
EY12.47%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY15.57%
FCF(TTM)-0.21
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.57
OCFY25.78%
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
WACC5.52%
ROIC/WACC0.45
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%