FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:FTS-PR-F - CA3495538678
23.93 CAD
-0.11 (-0.46%)
Taking everything into account, FTS-PR-F scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FTS-PR-F was compared to 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of FTS-PR-F while its profitability can be described as average. FTS-PR-F has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FTS-PR-F was profitable.
FTS-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FTS-PR-F has been profitable.
FTS-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FTS-PR-F has a worse Return On Assets (2.27%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 6.97%, FTS-PR-F is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.20%, FTS-PR-F is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FTS-PR-F is in line with the industry average of 4.02%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.20%) for FTS-PR-F is above the 3 year average (4.10%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.27% | ||
| ROE | 6.97% | ||
| ROIC | 4.2% |
ROA(3y)2.18%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.58%
ROIC(3y)4.1%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
1.3 Margins
FTS-PR-F has a Profit Margin of 14.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-F outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-F's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 28.97%, FTS-PR-F is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-F's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FTS-PR-F has a better Gross Margin (72.57%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTS-PR-F has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.02% | ||
| GM | 72.57% |
OM growth 3Y3.06%
OM growth 5Y0.41%
PM growth 3Y2.32%
PM growth 5Y-5.83%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FTS-PR-F is destroying value.
FTS-PR-F has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FTS-PR-F has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FTS-PR-F has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.53, we must say that FTS-PR-F is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FTS-PR-F's Altman-Z score of 0.53 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-F outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35 is on the high side and indicates that FTS-PR-F has dependencies on debt financing.
FTS-PR-F has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.35) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC4.77%
2.3 Liquidity
FTS-PR-F has a Current Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-F is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FTS-PR-F has a Current ratio of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: FTS-PR-F underperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-F has a Quick Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-F is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.54, FTS-PR-F is not doing good in the industry: 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.89% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, FTS-PR-F shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.08% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.21% in the past year.
FTS-PR-F shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.55% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.89%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%-2.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.21%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%8.35%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FTS-PR-F will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.85% on average per year.
FTS-PR-F is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.44%
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
EPS Next 5Y5.85%
Revenue Next Year5.21%
Revenue Next 2Y4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.92%
Revenue Next 5Y3.76%
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 stable.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.00 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-F.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FTS-PR-F is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. FTS-PR-F is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.65, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-F.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FTS-PR-F is valued a bit cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-F is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FTS-PR-F is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.11% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of FTS-PR-F may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FTS-PR-F has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.49%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FTS-PR-F's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.42.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, FTS-PR-F pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FTS-PR-F has a limited annual growth rate of 5.61%.
FTS-PR-F has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FTS-PR-F has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
FTS-PR-F pays out 50.83% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of FTS-PR-F is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.83%
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
TSX:FTS-PR-F (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.93
-0.11 (-0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.10B
Revenue(TTM)12.04B
Net Income(TTM)1.69B
Analysts64.76
Price Target24.17 (1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
DP50.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.85%
Max EPS beat(2)7.39%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.85%
Max EPS beat(4)7.39%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.45%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)0.93%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.54%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.54%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.17%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.42%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.57%
PT rev (1m)-1.99%
PT rev (3m)1.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.65 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.02 | ||
| P/B | 0.5 | ||
| P/tB | 1.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.28 |
EPS(TTM)3.42
EY14.29%
EPS(NY)3.6
Fwd EY15.04%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.93
OCFY33.12%
SpS23.82
BVpS47.88
TBVpS19.4
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)1.38
Graham Number60.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.27% | ||
| ROE | 6.97% | ||
| ROCE | 5.06% | ||
| ROIC | 4.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.33% | ||
| OM | 28.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.02% | ||
| GM | 72.57% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.18%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.58%
ROIC(3y)4.1%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
ROICexc(3y)4.12%
ROICexc(5y)4.06%
ROICexgc(3y)5.36%
ROICexgc(5y)5.34%
ROCE(3y)4.93%
ROCE(5y)4.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.42%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.39%
OM growth 3Y3.06%
OM growth 5Y0.41%
PM growth 3Y2.32%
PM growth 5Y-5.83%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 304.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 51.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.53 |
F-Score4
WACC4.77%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)245.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)249.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)39.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.89%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%-2.32%
EPS Next Y6.44%
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
EPS Next 5Y5.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.21%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%8.35%
Revenue Next Year5.21%
Revenue Next 2Y4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.92%
Revenue Next 5Y3.76%
EBIT growth 1Y8.76%
EBIT growth 3Y10.06%
EBIT growth 5Y5.99%
EBIT Next Year71.64%
EBIT Next 3Y25.71%
EBIT Next 5Y18.17%
FCF growth 1Y-510.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y9.21%
OCF growth 3Y10.12%
OCF growth 5Y7.71%
FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP / FTS-PR-F.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FTS-PR-F stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FTS-PR-F.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) stock?
FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) is expected to grow by 6.44% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FTS-PR-F stock?
The dividend rating of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.83%.