EMERA INC - EMACN 4 1/2 PERP (EMA-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:EMA-PR-E - CA2908767056
20.2 CAD
+0.2 (+1%)
Overall EMA-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated EMA-PR-E against 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of EMA-PR-E while its profitability can be described as average. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on EMA-PR-E. Finally EMA-PR-E also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EMA-PR-E was profitable.
In the past year EMA-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years EMA-PR-E has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years EMA-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of EMA-PR-E (2.56%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
EMA-PR-E's Return On Equity of 8.29% is amongst the best of the industry. EMA-PR-E outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of EMA-PR-E (3.70%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EMA-PR-E is in line with the industry average of 4.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.14%) for EMA-PR-E is below the current ROIC(3.70%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
EMA-PR-E's Profit Margin of 12.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EMA-PR-E outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
EMA-PR-E's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 23.65%, EMA-PR-E perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EMA-PR-E 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EMA-PR-E is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for EMA-PR-E has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for EMA-PR-E has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, EMA-PR-E has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
EMA-PR-E has an Altman-Z score of 0.48. This is a bad value and indicates that EMA-PR-E is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
EMA-PR-E has a worse Altman-Z score (0.48) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
EMA-PR-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
EMA-PR-E has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EMA-PR-E outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC4.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.72 indicates that EMA-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
EMA-PR-E's Current ratio of 0.72 is amongst the best of the industry. EMA-PR-E outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that EMA-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.57, EMA-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% 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 38.83% over the past year.
EMA-PR-E shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.49% yearly.
EMA-PR-E shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.17%.
Measured over the past years, EMA-PR-E 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.44% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, EMA-PR-E will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.24%
EPS Next 2Y9.23%
EPS Next 3Y7.5%
EPS Next 5Y8.44%
Revenue Next Year13.64%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.15%
Revenue Next 5Y3.84%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.33, the valuation of EMA-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EMA-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
EMA-PR-E's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.65.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.76, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of EMA-PR-E.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EMA-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: EMA-PR-E is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.45. EMA-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EMA-PR-E is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EMA-PR-E's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)2.14
EPS Next 2Y9.23%
EPS Next 3Y7.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EMA-PR-E has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.36%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.95, EMA-PR-E has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, EMA-PR-E pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EMA-PR-E has a limited annual growth rate of 3.46%.
EMA-PR-E has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
EMA-PR-E has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
EMA-PR-E pays out 57.91% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of EMA-PR-E is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP57.91%
EPS Next 2Y9.23%
EPS Next 3Y7.5%
TSX:EMA-PR-E (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
20.2
+0.2 (+1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners57.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.07B
Revenue(TTM)8.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.10B
Analysts70
Price Target21.55 (6.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.46%
DP57.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
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)3.06%
PT rev (3m)5.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)47.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.66 | ||
| P/B | 0.46 | ||
| P/tB | 0.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.43 |
EPS(TTM)3.79
EY18.76%
EPS(NY)3.51
Fwd EY17.37%
FCF(TTM)-4.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.6
OCFY37.63%
SpS28.4
BVpS44.19
TBVpS24.69
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)2.14
Graham Number61.39
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 | 0.48 |
F-Score7
WACC4.64%
ROIC/WACC0.8
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 Y21.24%
EPS Next 2Y9.23%
EPS Next 3Y7.5%
EPS Next 5Y8.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.17%
Revenue growth 3Y7.69%
Revenue growth 5Y3.33%
Sales Q2Q%16.87%
Revenue Next Year13.64%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.15%
Revenue Next 5Y3.84%
EBIT growth 1Y28.78%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.07%
EBIT Next Year100.79%
EBIT Next 3Y29.41%
EBIT Next 5Y21.37%
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 4 1/2 PERP / EMA-PR-E.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EMERA INC - EMACN 4 1/2 PERP (EMA-PR-E.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to EMA-PR-E.CA.
What is the valuation status for EMA-PR-E stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to EMERA INC - EMACN 4 1/2 PERP (EMA-PR-E.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is EMERA INC - EMACN 4 1/2 PERP (EMA-PR-E.CA) stock?
EMERA INC - EMACN 4 1/2 PERP (EMA-PR-E.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for EMA-PR-E stock?
The financial health rating of EMERA INC - EMACN 4 1/2 PERP (EMA-PR-E.CA) is 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for EMERA INC - EMACN 4 1/2 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EMERA INC - EMACN 4 1/2 PERP (EMA-PR-E.CA) is expected to grow by 21.24% in the next year.