NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:NPI-PR-A - CA6665113081
22.76 CAD
-0.33 (-1.43%)
Overall NPI-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NPI-PR-A against 33 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of NPI-PR-A get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. NPI-PR-A is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NPI-PR-A had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NPI-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years NPI-PR-A 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NPI-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NPI-PR-A has a Return On Assets (-0.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A has a Return On Equity of -1.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: NPI-PR-A outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NPI-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 3.82%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.38% | ||
| ROE | -1.2% | ||
| ROIC | 3.71% |
ROA(3y)2.12%
ROA(5y)2.16%
ROE(3y)6.87%
ROE(5y)9.86%
ROIC(3y)4.68%
ROIC(5y)4.77%
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NPI-PR-A has declined.
NPI-PR-A has a Operating Margin of 31.22%. This is in the better half of the industry: NPI-PR-A outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NPI-PR-A has a Gross Margin of 97.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 97.12% |
OM growth 3Y-0.41%
OM growth 5Y-4.87%
PM growth 3Y9.7%
PM growth 5Y-9.55%
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NPI-PR-A is destroying value.
NPI-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NPI-PR-A has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NPI-PR-A has about the same debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.56, we must say that NPI-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
NPI-PR-A has a Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NPI-PR-A is 5.48, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NPI-PR-A, 5.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.48, NPI-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the high side and indicates that NPI-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
NPI-PR-A's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC5.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that NPI-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NPI-PR-A (0.91) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that NPI-PR-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NPI-PR-A's Quick ratio of 0.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 256.59% over the past year.
NPI-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -14.00% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.55% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, NPI-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.27% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)256.59%
EPS 3Y10.66%
EPS 5Y-14%
EPS Q2Q%161.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.55%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%14.89%
3.2 Future
NPI-PR-A is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.60% yearly.
NPI-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y-22.67%
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
EPS Next 5Y26.6%
Revenue Next Year0%
Revenue Next 2Y4.01%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y3.66%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.74, the valuation of NPI-PR-A can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NPI-PR-A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 71.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
NPI-PR-A is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.05.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NPI-PR-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.59, NPI-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NPI-PR-A's earnings are expected to grow with 19.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.58%, NPI-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.01, NPI-PR-A pays a better dividend. On top of this NPI-PR-A pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, NPI-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.58% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NPI-PR-A decreases each year by -8.73%.
NPI-PR-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NPI-PR-A has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.73%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
NPI-PR-A has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-453.95%
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-A (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.76
-0.33 (-1.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.71%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.95B
Revenue(TTM)2.36B
Net Income(TTM)-51.65M
Analysts78.75
Price Target26.26 (15.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.58% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.73%
DP-453.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-146.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-249.11%
Max EPS beat(2)-43.23%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-208.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-555.97%
Max EPS beat(4)14.15%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-97.2%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-59.04%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.69%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.56%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.44%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.03%
PT rev (1m)-8.46%
PT rev (3m)-10.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-40.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-35.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-38.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-42.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.05 | ||
| P/S | 2.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.16 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | 1.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.86 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY4.04%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY7.66%
FCF(TTM)4.91
FCFY21.58%
OCF(TTM)5.47
OCFY24.02%
SpS8.51
BVpS16.47
TBVpS12.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.46
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.38% | ||
| ROE | -1.2% | ||
| ROCE | 5.63% | ||
| ROIC | 3.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.33% | ||
| OM | 31.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 97.12% | ||
| FCFM | 57.72% |
ROA(3y)2.12%
ROA(5y)2.16%
ROE(3y)6.87%
ROE(5y)9.86%
ROIC(3y)4.68%
ROIC(5y)4.77%
ROICexc(3y)5.08%
ROICexc(5y)5.11%
ROICexgc(3y)5.64%
ROICexgc(5y)5.73%
ROCE(3y)7.11%
ROCE(5y)7.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.53%
OM growth 3Y-0.41%
OM growth 5Y-4.87%
PM growth 3Y9.7%
PM growth 5Y-9.55%
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 21.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
F-Score4
WACC5.22%
ROIC/WACC0.71
Cap/Depr(3y)75.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)256.59%
EPS 3Y10.66%
EPS 5Y-14%
EPS Q2Q%161.98%
EPS Next Y-22.67%
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
EPS Next 5Y26.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.55%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%14.89%
Revenue Next Year0%
Revenue Next 2Y4.01%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y3.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.61%
EBIT growth 3Y3.6%
EBIT growth 5Y2.05%
EBIT Next Year66.01%
EBIT Next 3Y31.51%
EBIT Next 5Y18.55%
FCF growth 1Y20.18%
FCF growth 3Y-25.21%
FCF growth 5Y0.79%
OCF growth 1Y-9.26%
OCF growth 3Y-13.85%
OCF growth 5Y-3.42%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP / NPI-PR-A.CA FAQ
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NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) is expected to decline by -22.67% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -453.95%.