CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.631 PERP (CPX-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CPX-PR-E - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA14042M7061 - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, CPX-PR-E scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CPX-PR-E was compared to 37 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While CPX-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor 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.
In the past 5 years CPX-PR-E always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.23%, CPX-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-E's Return On Invested Capital of 5.07% is amongst the best of 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 above the industry average of 3.85%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.84%, CPX-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.89% 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 (20.19%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CPX-PR-E's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 51.99%, CPX-PR-E is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.65% 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 | 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.
CPX-PR-E has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-E has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CPX-PR-E has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.78, we must say that CPX-PR-E is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CPX-PR-E's Altman-Z score of 0.78 is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-E outperforms 86.49% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CPX-PR-E (0.99) is better than 89.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC5.32%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.19, CPX-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that CPX-PR-E should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-E has a Quick ratio of 1.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-E outperforms 83.78% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, CPX-PR-E 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -16.20% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
CPX-PR-E is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -8.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-22.17%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y7.83%
Revenue Next 3Y15.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.74%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.42, the valuation of CPX-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
91.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX-PR-E, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, CPX-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.01, 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 91.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CPX-PR-E's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.17.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPX-PR-E is valued cheaper than 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
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)0.17
EPS Next 2Y-22.17%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.73%, CPX-PR-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CPX-PR-E's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.41.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CPX-PR-E pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.73% |
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
48.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX-PR-E. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
CPX-PR-E's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP48.21%
EPS Next 2Y-22.17%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.631 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-E (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25
+0.15 (+0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.92%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.87B
Analysts80
Price Target29.74 (18.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.73% |
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)-8.27%
PT rev (3m)-3.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)43.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)19.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)33.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.01 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.81 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 0.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
EPS(TTM)4.61
EY18.44%
EPS(NY)3.12
Fwd EY12.48%
FCF(TTM)-0.81
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.56
OCFY26.25%
SpS23.57
BVpS30
TBVpS25.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
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 | 0.78 |
F-Score6
WACC5.32%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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 5YN/A
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-8.74%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.97%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year48.37%
EBIT Next 3Y21.56%
EBIT Next 5Y1.1%
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%