FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4 3/4 PERP (FTS-PR-J.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:FTS-PR-J - CA3495537928
22.95 CAD
+0.07 (+0.31%)
FTS-PR-J gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of FTS-PR-J while its profitability can be described as average. FTS-PR-J is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FTS-PR-J had positive earnings in the past year.
FTS-PR-J had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FTS-PR-J has always been profitable.
FTS-PR-J had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.27%, FTS-PR-J is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FTS-PR-J has a worse Return On Equity (6.97%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FTS-PR-J (4.20%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-J had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.10%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.10%) for FTS-PR-J 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 14.02%, FTS-PR-J is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-J's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FTS-PR-J has a Operating Margin of 28.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTS-PR-J outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-J's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 72.57%, FTS-PR-J belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTS-PR-J 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-J is destroying value.
FTS-PR-J has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FTS-PR-J has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FTS-PR-J has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.52, we must say that FTS-PR-J is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.52, FTS-PR-J is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35 is on the high side and indicates that FTS-PR-J has dependencies on debt financing.
FTS-PR-J's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.35 is amongst the best of the industry. FTS-PR-J outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC4.72%
2.3 Liquidity
FTS-PR-J has a Current Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-J is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FTS-PR-J has a worse Current ratio (0.66) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that FTS-PR-J may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FTS-PR-J's Quick ratio of 0.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-J is outperformed by 61.11% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, FTS-PR-J 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.
Measured over the past years, FTS-PR-J shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.55% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.39% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, FTS-PR-J will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.98% on average per year.
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.
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
FTS-PR-J is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.75.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FTS-PR-J is on the same level as its industry peers.
FTS-PR-J's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.50.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.31, the valuation of FTS-PR-J can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FTS-PR-J is valued a bit cheaper than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-J is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.93, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FTS-PR-J's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of FTS-PR-J may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)1.33
EPS Next 2Y5.27%
EPS Next 3Y5.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FTS-PR-J has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FTS-PR-J's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.01.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, FTS-PR-J pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FTS-PR-J has a limited annual growth rate of 5.61%.
FTS-PR-J has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FTS-PR-J 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 Years10
5.3 Sustainability
50.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTS-PR-J. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of FTS-PR-J 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-J (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.95
+0.07 (+0.31%)
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 Cap11.60B
Revenue(TTM)12.04B
Net Income(TTM)1.69B
Analysts65.71
Price Target24.53 (6.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
DP50.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
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)6.04%
PT rev (3m)3.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
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)0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.31 | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.9 | ||
| P/B | 0.48 | ||
| P/tB | 1.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.19 |
EPS(TTM)3.4
EY14.81%
EPS(NY)3.63
Fwd EY15.84%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.93
OCFY34.53%
SpS23.82
BVpS47.88
TBVpS19.4
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)1.33
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 | 0.52 |
F-Score4
WACC4.72%
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 3/4 PERP / FTS-PR-J.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FTS-PR-J stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FTS-PR-J.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4 3/4 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4 3/4 PERP (FTS-PR-J.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4 3/4 PERP?
FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4 3/4 PERP (FTS-PR-J.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for FTS-PR-J stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4 3/4 PERP (FTS-PR-J.CA) is 6.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.48.
How sustainable is the dividend of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4 3/4 PERP (FTS-PR-J.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4 3/4 PERP (FTS-PR-J.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.83%.