HYDRO ONE LTD (H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:H - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA4488112083 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, H scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. H was compared to 19 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While H belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. H is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year H was profitable.
In the past year H had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years H has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years H had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
H's Return On Assets of 3.29% is amongst the best of the industry. H outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 9.96%, H belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
H has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.28%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
H had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.28%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.29% | ||
| ROE | 9.96% | ||
| ROIC | 5.28% |
ROA(3y)3.26%
ROA(5y)3.76%
ROE(3y)9.38%
ROE(5y)10.76%
ROIC(3y)5.28%
ROIC(5y)5.06%
1.3 Margins
H has a Profit Margin (13.99%) which is in line with its industry peers.
H's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of H (23.66%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
H's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
H has a Gross Margin of 51.10%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: H outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
H's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.99% | ||
| GM | 51.1% |
OM growth 3Y1.29%
OM growth 5Y2.78%
PM growth 3Y0.67%
PM growth 5Y2.56%
GM growth 3Y0.46%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so H is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for H remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for H has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for H is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.31, we must say that H is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.31, H belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
H has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of H (1.34) is better than 94.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC6.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.41 indicates that H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of H (0.41) is worse than 94.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
H has a worse Quick ratio (0.40) than 94.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
H shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.09%, which is quite good.
H shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.75% yearly.
H shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.95%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.54% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.09%
EPS 3Y6.23%
EPS 5Y4.75%
EPS Q2Q%22.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.95%
Revenue growth 3Y5.5%
Revenue growth 5Y5.54%
Sales Q2Q%11.17%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, H will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.66% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, H will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.24%
EPS Next 2Y7.35%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
EPS Next 5Y6.66%
Revenue Next Year7.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.16%
Revenue Next 3Y4.15%
Revenue Next 5Y3.85%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.34, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of H.
94.74% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than H, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.82, H is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.33, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of H.
H's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. H is more expensive than 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.21. H is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
94.74% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than H, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
H has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.96
PEG (5Y)5.12
EPS Next 2Y7.35%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.72%, H has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
With a Dividend Yield of 2.72, H pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 5.35. 94.74% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than H!
H's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
5.2 History
The dividend of H has a limited annual growth rate of 4.69%.
H has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As H did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.69%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
H pays out 61.67% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of H is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP61.67%
EPS Next 2Y7.35%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
TSX:H (8/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
49.66
+0.66 (+1.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.05%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap29.79B
Analysts52.63
Price Target50.89 (2.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
Yearly Dividend1.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.69%
DP61.67%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.3%
Min EPS beat(2)3.99%
Max EPS beat(2)8.61%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.44%
Max EPS beat(4)8.61%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.57%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.07%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)2.61%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.03%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.03%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.31%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.86%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.32%
PT rev (1m)0.33%
PT rev (3m)7.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.33 | ||
| P/S | 3.41 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.54 | ||
| P/B | 2.43 | ||
| P/tB | 2.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.6 |
EPS(TTM)2.04
EY4.11%
EPS(NY)2.22
Fwd EY4.48%
FCF(TTM)-0.34
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.3
OCFY8.67%
SpS14.55
BVpS20.44
TBVpS18.71
PEG (NY)2.96
PEG (5Y)5.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.29% | ||
| ROE | 9.96% | ||
| ROCE | 6.24% | ||
| ROIC | 5.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.46% | ||
| OM | 23.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.99% | ||
| GM | 51.1% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.26%
ROA(5y)3.76%
ROE(3y)9.38%
ROE(5y)10.76%
ROIC(3y)5.28%
ROIC(5y)5.06%
ROICexc(3y)5.36%
ROICexc(5y)5.15%
ROICexgc(3y)5.54%
ROICexgc(5y)5.32%
ROCE(3y)6.26%
ROCE(5y)6.02%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.33%
ROICexcg growth 5Y2.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.89%
OM growth 3Y1.29%
OM growth 5Y2.78%
PM growth 3Y0.67%
PM growth 5Y2.56%
GM growth 3Y0.46%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.5 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 299.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 31.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
F-Score6
WACC6.29%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)280.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)266.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)30.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.09%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.09%
EPS 3Y6.23%
EPS 5Y4.75%
EPS Q2Q%22.45%
EPS Next Y8.24%
EPS Next 2Y7.35%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
EPS Next 5Y6.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.95%
Revenue growth 3Y5.5%
Revenue growth 5Y5.54%
Sales Q2Q%11.17%
Revenue Next Year7.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.16%
Revenue Next 3Y4.15%
Revenue Next 5Y3.85%
EBIT growth 1Y11.5%
EBIT growth 3Y6.86%
EBIT growth 5Y8.47%
EBIT Next Year65.53%
EBIT Next 3Y23.56%
EBIT Next 5Y16.06%
FCF growth 1Y-645.95%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y19.15%
OCF growth 3Y5.65%
OCF growth 5Y9.44%