EMERA INC - EMACN 5.749 PERP (EMA-PR-F.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:EMA-PR-F - CA2908768047
24.6 CAD
+0.11 (+0.45%)
Overall EMA-PR-F gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated EMA-PR-F against 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. Both the profitability and financial health of EMA-PR-F have multiple concerns. EMA-PR-F has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EMA-PR-F had positive earnings in the past year.
EMA-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years EMA-PR-F has always been profitable.
EMA-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.04%, EMA-PR-F is not doing good in the industry: 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of EMA-PR-F (6.60%) is worse than 72.22% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.62%, EMA-PR-F is not doing good in the industry: 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
EMA-PR-F 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-F 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
With a Profit Margin value of 10.65%, EMA-PR-F is not doing good in the industry: 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
EMA-PR-F's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.00%, EMA-PR-F is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EMA-PR-F 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-F is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EMA-PR-F has more shares outstanding
EMA-PR-F has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, EMA-PR-F 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-F is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.50, EMA-PR-F is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.47 is on the high side and indicates that EMA-PR-F has dependencies on debt financing.
EMA-PR-F has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: EMA-PR-F underperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC4.81%
2.3 Liquidity
EMA-PR-F has a Current Ratio of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that EMA-PR-F is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EMA-PR-F has a Current ratio of 0.72. This is in the better half of the industry: EMA-PR-F outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
EMA-PR-F has a Quick Ratio of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that EMA-PR-F is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.57, EMA-PR-F is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EMA-PR-F shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 39.33%, which is quite impressive.
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-F 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-F is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.29% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, EMA-PR-F will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.14%
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y7.37%
EPS Next 5Y8.29%
Revenue Next Year13.49%
Revenue Next 2Y4.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.95%
Revenue Next 5Y3.7%
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 6.61, the valuation of EMA-PR-F can be described as very cheap.
EMA-PR-F's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EMA-PR-F is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
EMA-PR-F is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.02, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.03, the valuation of EMA-PR-F can be described as very cheap.
EMA-PR-F's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.57. EMA-PR-F is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EMA-PR-F's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EMA-PR-F is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EMA-PR-F's 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)2.66
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y7.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.32%, EMA-PR-F is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.63, EMA-PR-F is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, EMA-PR-F pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EMA-PR-F has a limited annual growth rate of 3.46%.
EMA-PR-F has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
EMA-PR-F has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
71.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EMA-PR-F. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
EMA-PR-F's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP71.12%
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y7.37%
TSX:EMA-PR-F (10/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.6
+0.11 (+0.45%)
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 Cap7.39B
Analysts70
Price Target24.72 (0.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.32% |
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.46%
DP71.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-0.47%
PT rev (3m)1.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.61 | ||
| 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
EY15.12%
EPS(NY)3.5
Fwd EY14.23%
FCF(TTM)-4.23
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.5
OCFY30.47%
SpS27.39
BVpS44.19
TBVpS24.69
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)2.66
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
WACC4.81%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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 Y21.14%
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y7.37%
EPS Next 5Y8.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.69%
Revenue growth 5Y3.33%
Sales Q2Q%26.21%
Revenue Next Year13.49%
Revenue Next 2Y4.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.95%
Revenue Next 5Y3.7%
EBIT growth 1Y40.87%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.07%
EBIT Next Year100.79%
EBIT Next 3Y29.41%
EBIT Next 5Y21.2%
FCF growth 1Y25.83%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y89.08%
OCF growth 3Y30.7%
OCF growth 5Y11.65%