CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.631 PERP (CPX-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CPX-PR-E - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA14042M7061 - Currency: CAD
CPX-PR-E 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-E has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CPX-PR-E has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CPX-PR-E had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CPX-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CPX-PR-E has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CPX-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.78%, CPX-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.23%, CPX-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.19% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-E has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-E outperforms 89.19% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPX-PR-E 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
CPX-PR-E has a better Profit Margin (16.84%) than 94.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX-PR-E has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.19%, CPX-PR-E is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.05% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPX-PR-E has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 51.99%, CPX-PR-E perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.35% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX-PR-E 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-E 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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.79, we must say that CPX-PR-E is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 0.79, CPX-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99. This is a neutral value indicating CPX-PR-E is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CPX-PR-E has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.99. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-E outperforms 89.19% 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-E has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that CPX-PR-E is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-E's Current ratio of 1.19 is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-E outperforms 81.08% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that CPX-PR-E should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.06, CPX-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.78% 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-E 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-E shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.29% on average per year.
CPX-PR-E shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.83%.
Measured over the past years, CPX-PR-E shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.98% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CPX-PR-E will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.14% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.20% on average over the next years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.51, the valuation of CPX-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
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 91.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CPX-PR-E's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.50.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.14, which indicates a very decent valuation of CPX-PR-E.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.44. CPX-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPX-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPX-PR-E is cheaper than 91.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CPX-PR-E may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CPX-PR-E's earnings are expected to decrease with -16.20% in the coming years.
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-E has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.53%, which is a nice return.
CPX-PR-E's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.32.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, CPX-PR-E pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.53% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CPX-PR-E decreases each year by -1.04%.
CPX-PR-E has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 48.21% of its income as dividend. 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 6.631 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-E (7/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.39
0 (0%)
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 Cap3.94B
Analysts77.33
Price Target27.73 (9.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.53% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP48.21%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-2.65%
PT rev (3m)-16.22%
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 | 5.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.14 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.88 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | 1.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
EPS(TTM)4.61
EY18.16%
EPS(NY)3.12
Fwd EY12.29%
FCF(TTM)-0.81
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.55
OCFY25.78%
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%