FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:FTS-PR-F • CA3495538678
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This FTS-PR-F.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FTS-PR-F.CA Profitability Analysis
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.
- FTS-PR-F had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years FTS-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- FTS-PR-F's Return On Assets of 2.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-F outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.20%, FTS-PR-F is doing worse than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.32%, FTS-PR-F is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FTS-PR-F is in line with the industry average of 4.07%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.23%) for FTS-PR-F is below the current ROIC(4.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.29% | ||
| ROE | 7.2% | ||
| ROIC | 4.32% |
1.3 Margins
- FTS-PR-F has a Profit Margin of 14.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-F outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
- FTS-PR-F's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- FTS-PR-F's Operating Margin of 28.69% is amongst the best of the industry. FTS-PR-F outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- FTS-PR-F's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- FTS-PR-F has a better Gross Margin (72.30%) than 83.33% 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 | 28.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.08% | ||
| GM | 72.3% |
2. FTS-PR-F.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- FTS-PR-F has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for FTS-PR-F has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, FTS-PR-F has more shares outstanding
- FTS-PR-F has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- FTS-PR-F has an Altman-Z score of 0.48. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-F is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FTS-PR-F has a Altman-Z score (0.48) which is in line with its industry peers.
- FTS-PR-F has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.32. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.32, FTS-PR-F is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.48 |
2.3 Liquidity
- FTS-PR-F has a Current Ratio of 0.51. 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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.51, FTS-PR-F is doing worse than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- FTS-PR-F has a Quick Ratio of 0.51. 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's Quick ratio of 0.42 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-F is outperformed by 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 |
3. FTS-PR-F.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.79% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.11% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.75% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, FTS-PR-F shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.37% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.39% on average over the next years.
- FTS-PR-F is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.03% yearly.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. FTS-PR-F.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.43, the valuation of FTS-PR-F can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FTS-PR-F is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- FTS-PR-F's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.07, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-F.
- 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FTS-PR-F, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- FTS-PR-F is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FTS-PR-F's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- FTS-PR-F's 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.
5. FTS-PR-F.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FTS-PR-F has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.73, FTS-PR-F is paying slightly less dividend.
- FTS-PR-F's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FTS-PR-F decreases each year by -1.07%.
- 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.
5.3 Sustainability
- 50.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTS-PR-F. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
FTS-PR-F.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:FTS-PR-F (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.07 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.79 | ||
| P/B | 0.48 | ||
| P/tB | 1.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.14 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.29% | ||
| ROE | 7.2% | ||
| ROCE | 5.19% | ||
| ROIC | 4.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.5% | ||
| OM | 28.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.08% | ||
| GM | 72.3% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 303.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 51.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.48 |
FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP / FTS-PR-F.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FTS-PR-F stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FTS-PR-F.CA.
What is the valuation status of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) is 6.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.48.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) is expected to grow by 5.86% in the next year.