FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.03 PERP (FTS-PR-I.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:FTS-PR-I - CA3495538181
17.42 CAD
+0.31 (+1.81%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FTS-PR-I. FTS-PR-I was compared to 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While FTS-PR-I has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. FTS-PR-I may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth FTS-PR-I also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FTS-PR-I was profitable.
In the past year FTS-PR-I had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FTS-PR-I has been profitable.
FTS-PR-I had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FTS-PR-I (2.33%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-I's Return On Equity of 7.19% is amongst the best of the industry. FTS-PR-I outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-I has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTS-PR-I outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-I had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.10%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.02%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.27%) for FTS-PR-I is above the 3 year average (4.10%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 7.19% | ||
| ROIC | 4.27% |
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
The Profit Margin of FTS-PR-I (14.31%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FTS-PR-I has declined.
The Operating Margin of FTS-PR-I (28.90%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FTS-PR-I has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 72.37%, FTS-PR-I belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-I's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.31% | ||
| GM | 72.37% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FTS-PR-I is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for FTS-PR-I has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
FTS-PR-I has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FTS-PR-I is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.48, we must say that FTS-PR-I is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.48, FTS-PR-I is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FTS-PR-I has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
FTS-PR-I's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.33 is amongst the best of the industry. FTS-PR-I outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC4.95%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that FTS-PR-I may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FTS-PR-I has a Current ratio (0.58) which is in line with its industry peers.
FTS-PR-I has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-I is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FTS-PR-I has a Quick ratio of 0.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FTS-PR-I outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.86% over the past year.
FTS-PR-I shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.08% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FTS-PR-I shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.22% in the last year.
FTS-PR-I shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.55% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.86%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%13.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.22%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%5.43%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.63% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.53% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.43%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.24%
EPS Next 5Y5.63%
Revenue Next Year8.67%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y9.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.06, the valuation of FTS-PR-I can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FTS-PR-I indicates a rather cheap valuation: FTS-PR-I is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.07, FTS-PR-I is valued rather cheaply.
FTS-PR-I is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.80.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FTS-PR-I indicates a rather cheap valuation: FTS-PR-I is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FTS-PR-I's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FTS-PR-I is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FTS-PR-I's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FTS-PR-I may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FTS-PR-I has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.84%, which is a nice return.
FTS-PR-I's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.04.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.46, FTS-PR-I pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FTS-PR-I has a limited annual growth rate of 5.61%.
FTS-PR-I has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FTS-PR-I has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
49.62% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTS-PR-I. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of FTS-PR-I is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP49.62%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.24%
TSX:FTS-PR-I (9/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
17.42
+0.31 (+1.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.77B
Analysts64.76
Price Target17.37 (-0.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.84% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
DP49.62%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.58%
Min EPS beat(2)1.78%
Max EPS beat(2)7.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.2%
Min EPS beat(4)1.1%
Max EPS beat(4)7.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)2.61%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)2.94%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.67%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.26%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.34%
PT rev (1m)-5.33%
PT rev (3m)6.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.03 | ||
| P/B | 0.37 | ||
| P/tB | 0.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
EPS(TTM)3.44
EY19.75%
EPS(NY)3.63
Fwd EY20.81%
FCF(TTM)-3.5
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.57
OCFY49.21%
SpS23.58
BVpS46.91
TBVpS18.87
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 7.19% | ||
| ROCE | 5.15% | ||
| ROIC | 4.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.43% | ||
| OM | 28.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.31% | ||
| GM | 72.37% | ||
| 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.42%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 302.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 51.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.48 |
F-Score5
WACC4.95%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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)8.86%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%13.43%
EPS Next Y7.43%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.24%
EPS Next 5Y5.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.22%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%5.43%
Revenue Next Year8.67%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y9.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
EBIT growth 1Y6.75%
EBIT growth 3Y10.06%
EBIT growth 5Y5.99%
EBIT Next Year73.58%
EBIT Next 3Y25.68%
EBIT Next 5Y17.7%
FCF growth 1Y-175.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y28.44%
OCF growth 3Y10.12%
OCF growth 5Y7.71%