EMERA INC - EMACN 6.434 PERP (EMA-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:EMA-PR-C - CA2908765076
25.28 CAD
+0.03 (+0.12%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to EMA-PR-C. EMA-PR-C was compared to 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. EMA-PR-C has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. EMA-PR-C has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally EMA-PR-C also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EMA-PR-C had positive earnings in the past year.
EMA-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
EMA-PR-C had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years EMA-PR-C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
EMA-PR-C has a better Return On Assets (2.56%) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.29%, EMA-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
EMA-PR-C has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.70%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: EMA-PR-C underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
EMA-PR-C had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.14%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.03%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.70%) for EMA-PR-C is above the 3 year average (3.14%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 8.29% | ||
| ROIC | 3.7% |
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)6.7%
ROE(5y)7.06%
ROIC(3y)3.14%
ROIC(5y)2.92%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of EMA-PR-C (12.89%) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
EMA-PR-C's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.65%, EMA-PR-C is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EMA-PR-C has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.89% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y3.96%
OM growth 5Y-4.26%
PM growth 3Y-8.12%
PM growth 5Y-8.76%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EMA-PR-C is destroying value.
EMA-PR-C has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for EMA-PR-C has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
EMA-PR-C has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.52, we must say that EMA-PR-C is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.52, EMA-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
EMA-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.47, EMA-PR-C is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC4.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.72 indicates that EMA-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
EMA-PR-C has a Current ratio of 0.72. This is in the better half of the industry: EMA-PR-C outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that EMA-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EMA-PR-C (0.57) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EMA-PR-C shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 38.83%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, EMA-PR-C shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.49% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 15.17% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, EMA-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.33% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.83%
EPS 3Y1.4%
EPS 5Y2.49%
EPS Q2Q%8.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.17%
Revenue growth 3Y7.69%
Revenue growth 5Y3.33%
Sales Q2Q%16.87%
3.2 Future
EMA-PR-C is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.58% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, EMA-PR-C will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.64%
EPS Next 2Y9.72%
EPS Next 3Y7.81%
EPS Next 5Y8.58%
Revenue Next Year16.17%
Revenue Next 2Y5.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.1%
Revenue Next 5Y3.05%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.67, the valuation of EMA-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EMA-PR-C is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EMA-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.43), we can say EMA-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.14 indicates a rather cheap valuation of EMA-PR-C.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EMA-PR-C indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: EMA-PR-C is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EMA-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.66), we can say EMA-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EMA-PR-C's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EMA-PR-C is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)2.68
EPS Next 2Y9.72%
EPS Next 3Y7.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EMA-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.49%, which is a nice return.
EMA-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.10. EMA-PR-C pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
EMA-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EMA-PR-C has a limited annual growth rate of 3.46%.
EMA-PR-C has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
EMA-PR-C has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.46%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
57.91% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EMA-PR-C. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
EMA-PR-C's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP57.91%
EPS Next 2Y9.72%
EPS Next 3Y7.81%
TSX:EMA-PR-C (12/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.28
+0.03 (+0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.60B
Revenue(TTM)8.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.10B
Analysts70
Price Target27.01 (6.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.46%
DP57.91%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.31%
Min EPS beat(2)0.29%
Max EPS beat(2)20.34%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.36%
Min EPS beat(4)0.29%
Max EPS beat(4)27.9%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.93%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.19%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.56%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.02%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)19.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.63%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.72%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.07%
PT rev (1m)4.13%
PT rev (3m)3.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.14 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.33 | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | 1.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.9 |
EPS(TTM)3.79
EY14.99%
EPS(NY)3.54
Fwd EY14%
FCF(TTM)-4.02
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.6
OCFY30.05%
SpS28.38
BVpS44.16
TBVpS24.67
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)2.68
Graham Number61.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 8.29% | ||
| ROCE | 5.33% | ||
| ROIC | 3.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.38% | ||
| OM | 23.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.89% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)6.7%
ROE(5y)7.06%
ROIC(3y)3.14%
ROIC(5y)2.92%
ROICexc(3y)3.18%
ROICexc(5y)2.95%
ROICexgc(3y)3.8%
ROICexgc(5y)3.58%
ROCE(3y)4.61%
ROCE(5y)4.29%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.78%
OM growth 3Y3.96%
OM growth 5Y-4.26%
PM growth 3Y-8.12%
PM growth 5Y-8.76%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 279.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 40.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.52 |
F-Score7
WACC4.75%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)272.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)273.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)41.07%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.83%
EPS 3Y1.4%
EPS 5Y2.49%
EPS Q2Q%8.64%
EPS Next Y21.64%
EPS Next 2Y9.72%
EPS Next 3Y7.81%
EPS Next 5Y8.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.17%
Revenue growth 3Y7.69%
Revenue growth 5Y3.33%
Sales Q2Q%16.87%
Revenue Next Year16.17%
Revenue Next 2Y5.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.1%
Revenue Next 5Y3.05%
EBIT growth 1Y28.78%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.07%
EBIT Next Year102.49%
EBIT Next 3Y30.17%
EBIT Next 5Y19.8%
FCF growth 1Y-2.63%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y28.6%
OCF growth 3Y30.7%
OCF growth 5Y11.65%
EMERA INC - EMACN 6.434 PERP / EMA-PR-C.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EMA-PR-C stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EMA-PR-C.CA.
What is the valuation status of EMERA INC - EMACN 6.434 PERP (EMA-PR-C.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to EMERA INC - EMACN 6.434 PERP (EMA-PR-C.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is EMERA INC - EMACN 6.434 PERP (EMA-PR-C.CA) stock?
EMERA INC - EMACN 6.434 PERP (EMA-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for EMERA INC - EMACN 6.434 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EMERA INC - EMACN 6.434 PERP (EMA-PR-C.CA) is expected to grow by 21.64% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for EMA-PR-C stock?
The dividend rating of EMERA INC - EMACN 6.434 PERP (EMA-PR-C.CA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.91%.