FORTIS INC (FTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:FTS • CA3495531079
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+0.14 (+0.25%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
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After Hours: 2/17/2026, 8:18:55 PM
Overall FTS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated FTS against 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. FTS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FTS has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- FTS had positive earnings in the past year.
- FTS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years FTS has been profitable.
- FTS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- FTS's Return On Assets of 2.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS is outperformed by 78.26% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 7.20%, FTS is not doing good in the industry: 82.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- FTS has a Return On Invested Capital (4.32%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- FTS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.23%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.59%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.23%) for FTS 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% |
ROA(3y)2.25%
ROA(5y)2.19%
ROE(3y)6.98%
ROE(5y)6.73%
ROIC(3y)4.23%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 14.08%, FTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FTS has remained more or less at the same level.
- FTS has a Operating Margin of 28.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTS outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
- FTS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 72.30%, FTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FTS is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FTS has more shares outstanding
- FTS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for FTS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- FTS has an Altman-Z score of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FTS's Altman-Z score of 0.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FTS outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
- FTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.32. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- FTS's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FTS outperforms 63.04% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC5.63%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.51 indicates that FTS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- FTS's Current ratio of 0.51 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS is outperformed by 86.96% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that FTS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- FTS has a Quick ratio of 0.42. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FTS underperforms 80.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- FTS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.79%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.11% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, FTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.75% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, FTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.37% on average per year.
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
- FTS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.22% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.78% on average over the next years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.35, FTS is valued on the expensive side.
- 67.39% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FTS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.16. FTS is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.34, the valuation of FTS can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FTS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.91% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- FTS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FTS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FTS is more expensive than 63.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of FTS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.59
PEG (5Y)3.66
EPS Next 2Y5.49%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- FTS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.80.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, FTS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FTS decreases each year by -1.07%.
- FTS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- FTS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.07%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- FTS 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%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners56.44%
Inst Owner Change0.5%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.91B
Revenue(TTM)12.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts65.71
Price Target55.37 (-2.83%)
Short Float %1.61%
Short Ratio8.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
Yearly Dividend1.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.07%
DP50.93%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date05-15 2026-05-15 (0.64)
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)0.86%
PT rev (3m)6.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.34 | ||
| P/S | 3.24 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | 4.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.18 |
EPS(TTM)2.55
EY4.48%
EPS(NY)2.67
Fwd EY4.69%
FCF(TTM)-3.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.88
OCFY10.31%
SpS17.6
BVpS34.44
TBVpS13.83
PEG (NY)4.59
PEG (5Y)3.66
Graham Number44.45
Profitability
| 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 |
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 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 | 0.81 |
F-Score7
WACC5.63%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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 Year74.79%
EBIT Next 3Y27.57%
EBIT Next 5Y22.07%
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 / FTS FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FTS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FTS.
What is the valuation status of FORTIS INC (FTS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to FORTIS INC (FTS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FORTIS INC?
FORTIS INC (FTS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FTS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORTIS INC (FTS) is expected to grow by 4.87% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FTS stock?
The dividend rating of FORTIS INC (FTS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.93%.