FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.493 PERP (FTS-PR-M.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:FTS-PR-M • CA3495537688

24.7 CAD
-0.23 (-0.92%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 PM

This FTS-PR-M.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, FTS-PR-M scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FTS-PR-M was compared to 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. FTS-PR-M has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FTS-PR-M has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. FTS-PR-M.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year FTS-PR-M was profitable.
  • In the past year FTS-PR-M had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years FTS-PR-M has been profitable.
  • FTS-PR-M had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.29%, FTS-PR-M is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 7.20%, FTS-PR-M is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • FTS-PR-M has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-M outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FTS-PR-M is in line with the industry average of 4.07%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (4.32%) for FTS-PR-M is above the 3 year average (4.23%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.29%
ROE 7.2%
ROIC 4.32%
ROA(3y)2.25%
ROA(5y)2.19%
ROE(3y)6.98%
ROE(5y)6.73%
ROIC(3y)4.23%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
FTS-PR-M.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFTS-PR-M.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • FTS-PR-M has a Profit Margin of 14.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-M outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
  • FTS-PR-M's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 28.69%, FTS-PR-M is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FTS-PR-M has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Gross Margin of FTS-PR-M (72.30%) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTS-PR-M has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 28.69%
PM (TTM) 14.08%
GM 72.3%
OM growth 3Y4.96%
OM growth 5Y0.44%
PM growth 3Y5.35%
PM growth 5Y0.8%
GM growth 3Y4.03%
GM growth 5Y0.27%
FTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. FTS-PR-M.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • FTS-PR-M has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • FTS-PR-M has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, FTS-PR-M has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for FTS-PR-M is higher compared to a year ago.
FTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingFTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
FTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.50, we must say that FTS-PR-M is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • FTS-PR-M has a Altman-Z score of 0.50. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-M outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.32 is on the high side and indicates that FTS-PR-M has dependencies on debt financing.
  • FTS-PR-M has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.32. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-M outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.5
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC4.84%
FTS-PR-M.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFTS-PR-M.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.51 indicates that FTS-PR-M may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • FTS-PR-M's Current ratio of 0.51 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-M is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that FTS-PR-M may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • FTS-PR-M has a worse Quick ratio (0.42) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.51
Quick Ratio 0.42
FTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. FTS-PR-M.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.79% over the past year.
  • FTS-PR-M shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.11% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.75% in the past year.
  • FTS-PR-M shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.37% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.79%
EPS 3Y7.67%
EPS 5Y6.11%
EPS Q2Q%8.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.75%
Revenue growth 3Y3.29%
Revenue growth 5Y6.37%
Sales Q2Q%4.41%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.22% on average over the next years.
  • FTS-PR-M is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.87%
EPS Next 2Y5.49%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
EPS Next 5Y5.22%
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.42%
Revenue Next 3Y6.25%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%

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.
FTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
FTS-PR-M.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFTS-PR-M.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4

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4. FTS-PR-M.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.12, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-M.
  • FTS-PR-M's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FTS-PR-M to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say FTS-PR-M is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.79, the valuation of FTS-PR-M can be described as very cheap.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FTS-PR-M.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FTS-PR-M to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.57), we can say FTS-PR-M is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.12
Fwd PE 6.79
FTS-PR-M.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFTS-PR-M.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FTS-PR-M, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.38
FTS-PR-M.CA Per share dataFTS-PR-M.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • FTS-PR-M'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-M may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y5.49%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%

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5. FTS-PR-M.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • FTS-PR-M has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.30%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • FTS-PR-M's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.34.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, FTS-PR-M pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.3%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of FTS-PR-M decreases each year by -1.07%.
  • FTS-PR-M has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • FTS-PR-M has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
FTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Dividends per shareFTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • FTS-PR-M pays out 50.93% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP50.93%
EPS Next 2Y5.49%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
FTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFTS-PR-M.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B -2B
FTS-PR-M.CA Dividend Payout.FTS-PR-M.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FTS-PR-M.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FTS-PR-M.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.493 PERP

TSX:FTS-PR-M (3/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

24.7

-0.23 (-0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners56.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.53B
Revenue(TTM)12.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts65.71
Price Target24.52 (-0.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.3%
Yearly Dividend1.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.07%
DP50.93%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date05-15
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.22%
Max EPS beat(2)4.93%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.22%
Max EPS beat(4)7.39%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.16%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.56%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)1.8%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.23%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.23%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.43%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.25%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.02%
PT rev (1m)-7.16%
PT rev (3m)-3.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.12
Fwd PE 6.79
P/S 1.03
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.09
P/B 0.53
P/tB 1.31
EV/EBITDA 8.38
EPS(TTM)3.47
EY14.05%
EPS(NY)3.64
Fwd EY14.73%
FCF(TTM)-4.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.01
OCFY32.41%
SpS23.99
BVpS46.93
TBVpS18.84
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)1.17
Graham Number60.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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
ROA(3y)2.25%
ROA(5y)2.19%
ROE(3y)6.98%
ROE(5y)6.73%
ROIC(3y)4.23%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
ROICexc(3y)4.26%
ROICexc(5y)4.13%
ROICexgc(3y)5.46%
ROICexgc(5y)5.36%
ROCE(3y)5.07%
ROCE(5y)4.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.15%
OM growth 3Y4.96%
OM growth 5Y0.44%
PM growth 3Y5.35%
PM growth 5Y0.8%
GM growth 3Y4.03%
GM growth 5Y0.27%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
Industry RankSector 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 0.5
F-Score7
WACC4.84%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)269.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)253.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)44.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)40.72%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.79%
EPS 3Y7.67%
EPS 5Y6.11%
EPS Q2Q%8.43%
EPS Next Y4.87%
EPS Next 2Y5.49%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
EPS Next 5Y5.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.75%
Revenue growth 3Y3.29%
Revenue growth 5Y6.37%
Sales Q2Q%4.41%
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.42%
Revenue Next 3Y6.25%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%
EBIT growth 1Y6.08%
EBIT growth 3Y8.42%
EBIT growth 5Y6.84%
EBIT Next Year70.28%
EBIT Next 3Y25.38%
EBIT Next 5Y21.24%
FCF growth 1Y-62.57%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y4.64%
OCF growth 3Y9.74%
OCF growth 5Y8.5%

FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.493 PERP / FTS-PR-M.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.493 PERP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FTS-PR-M.CA.


What is the valuation status of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.493 PERP (FTS-PR-M.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.493 PERP (FTS-PR-M.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.493 PERP?

FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.493 PERP (FTS-PR-M.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.493 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.493 PERP (FTS-PR-M.CA) is 7.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.53.


What is the earnings growth outlook for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.493 PERP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.493 PERP (FTS-PR-M.CA) is expected to grow by 4.87% in the next year.