EMERA INC - EMACN 6.434 PERP (EMA-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:EMA-PR-C - CA2908765076
24.7 CAD
+0.03 (+0.12%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to EMA-PR-C. EMA-PR-C was compared to 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. EMA-PR-C may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. EMA-PR-C is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. EMA-PR-C also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EMA-PR-C was profitable.
EMA-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years EMA-PR-C has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years EMA-PR-C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.04%, EMA-PR-C is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of EMA-PR-C (6.60%) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.62%, EMA-PR-C is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 4.02%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.14%) for EMA-PR-C is below the current ROIC(3.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.04% | ||
| ROE | 6.6% | ||
| ROIC | 3.62% |
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 (10.65%) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EMA-PR-C has declined.
EMA-PR-C's Operating Margin of 24.00% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EMA-PR-C is outperformed by 72.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EMA-PR-C has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.65% | ||
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, EMA-PR-C has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for EMA-PR-C has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, EMA-PR-C has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.50, we must say that EMA-PR-C is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
EMA-PR-C has a Altman-Z score of 0.50. This is in the lower half of the industry: EMA-PR-C underperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
EMA-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
EMA-PR-C's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EMA-PR-C is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC4.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.72 indicates that EMA-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of EMA-PR-C (0.72) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that EMA-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.57, EMA-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 39.33% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.49% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 12.00% in the past year. This is quite good.
EMA-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.33%
EPS 3Y1.4%
EPS 5Y2.49%
EPS Q2Q%49.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.69%
Revenue growth 5Y3.33%
Sales Q2Q%26.21%
3.2 Future
EMA-PR-C is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.35% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, EMA-PR-C will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.27%
EPS Next 2Y9.31%
EPS Next 3Y7.27%
EPS Next 5Y6.35%
Revenue Next Year16.98%
Revenue Next 2Y7.53%
Revenue Next 3Y11.38%
Revenue Next 5Y3.23%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.64, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of EMA-PR-C.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EMA-PR-C is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
EMA-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.90.
EMA-PR-C is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.03.
EMA-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. EMA-PR-C is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
EMA-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.52.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EMA-PR-C is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8 |
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)2.67
EPS Next 2Y9.31%
EPS Next 3Y7.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.16%, EMA-PR-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
EMA-PR-C's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.89.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, EMA-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.16% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EMA-PR-C has a limited annual growth rate of 3.46%.
EMA-PR-C has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
71.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EMA-PR-C. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of EMA-PR-C is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP71.12%
EPS Next 2Y9.31%
EPS Next 3Y7.27%
TSX:EMA-PR-C (9/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.7
+0.03 (+0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners32.66%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.39B
Analysts70.53
Price Target24.94 (0.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.16% |
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.46%
DP71.12%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)24.12%
Min EPS beat(2)20.34%
Max EPS beat(2)27.9%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.99%
Min EPS beat(4)2.82%
Max EPS beat(4)27.9%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.91%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.32%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.65%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)19.3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.98%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)19.3%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.12%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.34%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.31%
PT rev (1m)-2.39%
PT rev (3m)8.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.95%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.28 | ||
| P/B | 0.56 | ||
| P/tB | 1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8 |
EPS(TTM)3.72
EY15.06%
EPS(NY)3.51
Fwd EY14.22%
FCF(TTM)-4.25
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.53
OCFY30.47%
SpS27.5
BVpS44.37
TBVpS24.79
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)2.67
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.04% | ||
| ROE | 6.6% | ||
| ROCE | 5.22% | ||
| ROIC | 3.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.29% | ||
| OM | 24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.65% | ||
| 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.9%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 287.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 42.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.5 |
F-Score7
WACC4.9%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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)39.33%
EPS 3Y1.4%
EPS 5Y2.49%
EPS Q2Q%49.06%
EPS Next Y21.27%
EPS Next 2Y9.31%
EPS Next 3Y7.27%
EPS Next 5Y6.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.69%
Revenue growth 5Y3.33%
Sales Q2Q%26.21%
Revenue Next Year16.98%
Revenue Next 2Y7.53%
Revenue Next 3Y11.38%
Revenue Next 5Y3.23%
EBIT growth 1Y40.87%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.07%
EBIT Next Year109.46%
EBIT Next 3Y30.88%
EBIT Next 5Y20.42%
FCF growth 1Y25.83%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y89.08%
OCF growth 3Y30.7%
OCF growth 5Y11.65%