NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:NPI-PR-A • CA6665113081
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24.21 CAD
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This NPI-PR-A.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NPI-PR-A.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NPI-PR-A was profitable.
- NPI-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years NPI-PR-A reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- 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 (-1.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- NPI-PR-A's Return On Equity of -4.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
- NPI-PR-A's Return On Invested Capital of 4.39% is amongst the best of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NPI-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 2.54%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.29%) for NPI-PR-A is below the current ROIC(4.39%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.28% | ||
| ROE | -4.18% | ||
| ROIC | 4.39% |
ROA(3y)-0.22%
ROA(5y)1.29%
ROE(3y)-0.72%
ROE(5y)4.58%
ROIC(3y)4.29%
ROIC(5y)4.57%
1.3 Margins
- The Operating Margin of NPI-PR-A (32.99%) is better than 84.38% 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 90.41%, NPI-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% 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 | 32.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 90.41% |
OM growth 3Y-8.06%
OM growth 5Y-4.18%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.54%
GM growth 5Y0.05%
2. NPI-PR-A.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- NPI-PR-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NPI-PR-A has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for NPI-PR-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for NPI-PR-A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.63, we must say that NPI-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- NPI-PR-A has a better Altman-Z score (0.63) than 90.63% of its industry peers.
- NPI-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.57. This is a neutral value as NPI-PR-A would need 5.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- NPI-PR-A has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.57) than 90.63% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.53 is on the high side and indicates that NPI-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.53, NPI-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.63 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC5.71%
2.3 Liquidity
- NPI-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that NPI-PR-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- NPI-PR-A has a better Current ratio (1.07) than 71.88% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.07 indicates that NPI-PR-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- NPI-PR-A's Quick ratio of 1.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. NPI-PR-A.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NPI-PR-A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 32.04%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, NPI-PR-A shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.35% on average per year.
- NPI-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.20%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.48% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.04%
EPS 3Y-26.68%
EPS 5Y-5.35%
EPS Q2Q%89.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.48%
Sales Q2Q%26.82%
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 25.16% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.66% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.17%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y0.17%
EPS Next 5Y25.16%
Revenue Next Year6.85%
Revenue Next 2Y4.69%
Revenue Next 3Y2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y1.66%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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. NPI-PR-A.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.80, the valuation of NPI-PR-A can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- NPI-PR-A is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.31, which indicates a correct valuation of NPI-PR-A.
- 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.
- NPI-PR-A is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NPI-PR-A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- 93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPI-PR-A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates NPI-PR-A does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of NPI-PR-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.94
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y0.17%
5. NPI-PR-A.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NPI-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.00%.
- NPI-PR-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.35.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, NPI-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NPI-PR-A decreases each year by -1.56%.
- 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)-1.56%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- NPI-PR-A has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-172.39%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y0.17%
NPI-PR-A.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-A (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
24.21
-0.09 (-0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12
Inst Owners40.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.33B
Revenue(TTM)2.44B
Net Income(TTM)-169.57M
Analysts73.33
Price Target24.82 (2.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.56%
DP-172.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-20 2026-03-20 (0.3564)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)147.16%
Min EPS beat(2)115.14%
Max EPS beat(2)179.18%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-249.11%
Max EPS beat(4)179.18%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.17%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-51.74%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)29.61%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.54%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.54%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.07%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.89%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.31 | ||
| P/S | 2.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.44 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | 2.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.37 |
EPS(TTM)1.36
EY5.62%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY6.13%
FCF(TTM)4.83
FCFY19.93%
OCF(TTM)5.45
OCFY22.53%
SpS9.35
BVpS15.53
TBVpS11.47
PEG (NY)1.94
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.28% | ||
| ROE | -4.18% | ||
| ROCE | 6.67% | ||
| ROIC | 4.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.12% | ||
| OM | 32.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 90.41% | ||
| FCFM | 51.62% |
ROA(3y)-0.22%
ROA(5y)1.29%
ROE(3y)-0.72%
ROE(5y)4.58%
ROIC(3y)4.29%
ROIC(5y)4.57%
ROICexc(3y)4.53%
ROICexc(5y)4.92%
ROICexgc(3y)4.98%
ROICexgc(5y)5.47%
ROCE(3y)6.52%
ROCE(5y)6.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.38%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.69%
OM growth 3Y-8.06%
OM growth 5Y-4.18%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.54%
GM growth 5Y0.05%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 22.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.63 |
F-Score5
WACC5.71%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)57.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.44%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.04%
EPS 3Y-26.68%
EPS 5Y-5.35%
EPS Q2Q%89.8%
EPS Next Y9.17%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y0.17%
EPS Next 5Y25.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.48%
Sales Q2Q%26.82%
Revenue Next Year6.85%
Revenue Next 2Y4.69%
Revenue Next 3Y2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y1.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.85%
EBIT Next Year94.02%
EBIT Next 3Y33.84%
EBIT Next 5Y18.86%
FCF growth 1Y164.7%
FCF growth 3Y-2.17%
FCF growth 5Y2.88%
OCF growth 1Y38.6%
OCF growth 3Y-8.02%
OCF growth 5Y1.53%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP / NPI-PR-A.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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The financial health rating of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) is 5 / 10.
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The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) is expected to grow by 9.17% in the next year.