NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.2 PERP (NPI-PR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:NPI-PR-B - CA6665115060
21.85 CAD
-0.1 (-0.46%)
NPI-PR-B gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of NPI-PR-B get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. NPI-PR-B has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NPI-PR-B was profitable.
NPI-PR-B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years NPI-PR-B 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NPI-PR-B had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NPI-PR-B has a Return On Assets (-0.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NPI-PR-B has a better Return On Equity (-1.20%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.71%, NPI-PR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NPI-PR-B 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
NPI-PR-B's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 31.22%, NPI-PR-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-B's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NPI-PR-B's Gross Margin of 97.12% is amongst the best of the industry. NPI-PR-B outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NPI-PR-B 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-B is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NPI-PR-B has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, NPI-PR-B has more shares outstanding
NPI-PR-B has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
NPI-PR-B has an Altman-Z score of 0.55. This is a bad value and indicates that NPI-PR-B is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 0.55, NPI-PR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.48. This is a neutral value as NPI-PR-B would need 5.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NPI-PR-B has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.48) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NPI-PR-B (1.40) is better than 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC5.17%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that NPI-PR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NPI-PR-B (0.91) is better than 69.70% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that NPI-PR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NPI-PR-B (0.91) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NPI-PR-B shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 256.59%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, NPI-PR-B shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.00% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, NPI-PR-B shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.55% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NPI-PR-B 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-B is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.60% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.66% on average over the next years.
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
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.75, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NPI-PR-B.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPI-PR-B, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NPI-PR-B to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.56), we can say NPI-PR-B is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.53, NPI-PR-B is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NPI-PR-B indicates a rather cheap valuation: NPI-PR-B is cheaper than 84.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.62. NPI-PR-B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NPI-PR-B is valued a bit cheaper than 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-B's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NPI-PR-B is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NPI-PR-B's earnings are expected to grow with 19.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NPI-PR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.58%, which is a nice return.
NPI-PR-B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.01. NPI-PR-B pays more dividend than 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, NPI-PR-B pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.58% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NPI-PR-B decreases each year by -8.73%.
NPI-PR-B has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
NPI-PR-B has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.73%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of NPI-PR-B are negative and hence is the payout ratio. NPI-PR-B will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-453.95%
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.2 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-B (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.85
-0.1 (-0.46%)
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 Cap5.71B
Revenue(TTM)2.36B
Net Income(TTM)-51.65M
Analysts78.75
Price Target25.21 (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 Years3
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)-13.49%
PT rev (3m)-8.19%
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 | 23.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.53 | ||
| P/S | 2.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 4 | ||
| P/B | 1.33 | ||
| P/tB | 1.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY4.21%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY7.98%
FCF(TTM)4.91
FCFY22.48%
OCF(TTM)5.47
OCFY25.02%
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 | 0.55 |
F-Score4
WACC5.17%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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%
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The dividend rating of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.2 PERP (NPI-PR-B.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -453.95%.