NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:NPI-PR-A - CA6665113081
23.58 CAD
-0.01 (-0.02%)
Overall NPI-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated NPI-PR-A against 34 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. NPI-PR-A has an average financial health and profitability rating. NPI-PR-A has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NPI-PR-A had negative earnings in the past year.
NPI-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
NPI-PR-A had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years NPI-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NPI-PR-A's Return On Assets of -0.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 55.88% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A's Return On Equity of -1.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 67.65% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.71%) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.68%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.60%.
| 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.
The Operating Margin of NPI-PR-A (31.22%) is better than 73.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NPI-PR-A has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 97.12%, NPI-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NPI-PR-A has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NPI-PR-A is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NPI-PR-A has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, NPI-PR-A has more shares outstanding
NPI-PR-A has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
NPI-PR-A has an Altman-Z score of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that NPI-PR-A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
NPI-PR-A's Altman-Z score of 0.57 is amongst the best of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.48. This is a neutral value as NPI-PR-A would need 5.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NPI-PR-A's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.48 is amongst the best of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
NPI-PR-A has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.40) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC5.51%
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 61.76% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that NPI-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.91, NPI-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for NPI-PR-A have decreased strongly by -184.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NPI-PR-A shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.41% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -8.19% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.27% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-184%
EPS 3Y25.16%
EPS 5Y-7.41%
EPS Q2Q%-126.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.19%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, NPI-PR-A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.42% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, NPI-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.78%
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
EPS Next 5Y17.42%
Revenue Next Year-0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.76%
Revenue Next 5Y3.46%
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
NPI-PR-A reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.93, which indicates a correct valuation of NPI-PR-A.
85.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPI-PR-A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NPI-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.86), we can say NPI-PR-A is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NPI-PR-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NPI-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.01%, which is a nice return.
NPI-PR-A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.28.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, NPI-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.01% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NPI-PR-A decreases each year by -8.73%.
NPI-PR-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-A (10/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.58
-0.01 (-0.02%)
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 Cap6.17B
Analysts78.75
Price Target28.69 (21.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.01% |
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)-172.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-290.4%
Max EPS beat(2)-54.58%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-219.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-555.97%
Max EPS beat(4)23.6%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-102.6%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-62.64%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.85%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.98%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.75%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.21%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.92%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.64%
PT rev (1m)-3.07%
PT rev (3m)4.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)78.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.93 | ||
| P/S | 2.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.31 | ||
| P/B | 1.43 | ||
| P/tB | 1.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.01 |
EPS(TTM)-0.21
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY7.74%
FCF(TTM)4.91
FCFY20.83%
OCF(TTM)5.47
OCFY23.18%
SpS8.51
BVpS16.47
TBVpS12.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.15%
ROICexcg 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 | 0.57 |
F-Score4
WACC5.51%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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)-184%
EPS 3Y25.16%
EPS 5Y-7.41%
EPS Q2Q%-126.32%
EPS Next Y-12.78%
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
EPS Next 5Y17.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.19%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%
Revenue Next Year-0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.76%
Revenue Next 5Y3.46%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.61%
EBIT growth 3Y3.6%
EBIT growth 5Y2.05%
EBIT Next Year54.94%
EBIT Next 3Y26.93%
EBIT Next 5Y16.67%
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%