FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:FTS-PR-H - CA3495538264
18.92 CAD
-0.09 (-0.47%)
Taking everything into account, FTS-PR-H scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FTS-PR-H was compared to 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. FTS-PR-H scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. FTS-PR-H scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FTS-PR-H was profitable.
In the past year FTS-PR-H had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FTS-PR-H has been profitable.
In the past 5 years FTS-PR-H always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FTS-PR-H's Return On Assets of 2.27% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-H is outperformed by 61.11% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FTS-PR-H (6.97%) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-H has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.20%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FTS-PR-H is in line with the industry average of 4.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.10%) for FTS-PR-H is below the current ROIC(4.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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-H has a Profit Margin of 14.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTS-PR-H outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-H's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FTS-PR-H's Operating Margin of 28.97% is amongst the best of the industry. FTS-PR-H outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-H's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FTS-PR-H (72.57%) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-H's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
FTS-PR-H has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FTS-PR-H has more shares outstanding
FTS-PR-H has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FTS-PR-H has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.50, we must say that FTS-PR-H is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of FTS-PR-H (0.50) is worse than 72.22% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-H has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
FTS-PR-H's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.35 is amongst the best of the industry. FTS-PR-H outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC4.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that FTS-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FTS-PR-H has a Current ratio of 0.66. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FTS-PR-H outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that FTS-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.54, FTS-PR-H perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 7.26% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.08% on average over the past years.
FTS-PR-H shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.21%.
FTS-PR-H shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.55% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.26%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%-4.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.21%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%6.03%
3.2 Future
FTS-PR-H is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.39% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.44%
EPS Next 2Y5.27%
EPS Next 3Y5.68%
EPS Next 5Y6.39%
Revenue Next Year7.37%
Revenue Next 2Y6.09%
Revenue Next 3Y7.06%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.56 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-H.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FTS-PR-H is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FTS-PR-H's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.49.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.20 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-H.
FTS-PR-H's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FTS-PR-H is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69, FTS-PR-H is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FTS-PR-H is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FTS-PR-H's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FTS-PR-H has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y5.27%
EPS Next 3Y5.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FTS-PR-H has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.60%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.03, FTS-PR-H's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than FTS-PR-H!
FTS-PR-H's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FTS-PR-H has a limited annual growth rate of 5.61%.
FTS-PR-H has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FTS-PR-H has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
50.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTS-PR-H. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of FTS-PR-H is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.83%
EPS Next 2Y5.27%
EPS Next 3Y5.68%
TSX:FTS-PR-H (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
18.92
-0.09 (-0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.56B
Revenue(TTM)12.04B
Net Income(TTM)1.69B
Analysts65.71
Price Target20.03 (5.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
DP50.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.22%
Max EPS beat(2)7.39%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.22%
Max EPS beat(4)7.39%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)1.7%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.25%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)0.79%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.45%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.61%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.43%
PT rev (1m)3.31%
PT rev (3m)2.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.2 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.4 | ||
| P/tB | 0.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.83 |
EPS(TTM)3.4
EY17.97%
EPS(NY)3.63
Fwd EY19.21%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.93
OCFY41.89%
SpS23.82
BVpS47.88
TBVpS19.4
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.1
Graham Number60.52
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 | 0.5 |
F-Score4
WACC4.74%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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)7.26%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%-4.71%
EPS Next Y7.44%
EPS Next 2Y5.27%
EPS Next 3Y5.68%
EPS Next 5Y6.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.21%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%6.03%
Revenue Next Year7.37%
Revenue Next 2Y6.09%
Revenue Next 3Y7.06%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
EBIT growth 1Y8.76%
EBIT growth 3Y10.06%
EBIT growth 5Y5.99%
EBIT Next Year74.46%
EBIT Next 3Y26.15%
EBIT Next 5Y18.99%
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 4.183 PERP / FTS-PR-H.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP?
The financial health rating of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA) is 1 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA) is expected to grow by 7.44% in the next year.