NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.15 PERP (NPI-PR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NPI-PR-B - CA6665115060
22.75 CAD
-0.14 (-0.61%)
NPI-PR-B gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 34 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.
In the past year NPI-PR-B had a positive cash flow from operations.
NPI-PR-B had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years NPI-PR-B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
NPI-PR-B has a Return On Assets (-2.13%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -7.29%, NPI-PR-B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.88% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.02%, NPI-PR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.18% 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 3.81%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.13% | ||
| ROE | -7.29% | ||
| ROIC | 4.02% |
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.
NPI-PR-B has a Operating Margin of 31.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: NPI-PR-B outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NPI-PR-B has declined.
The Gross Margin of NPI-PR-B (94.30%) is better than 97.06% 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 | 31.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 94.3% |
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
NPI-PR-B has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
NPI-PR-B has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NPI-PR-B has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NPI-PR-B has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.54, we must say that NPI-PR-B is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of NPI-PR-B (0.54) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.96. This is a neutral value as NPI-PR-B would need 4.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NPI-PR-B has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.96) than 91.18% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the high side and indicates that NPI-PR-B has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.56, NPI-PR-B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC5.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that NPI-PR-B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NPI-PR-B has a better Current ratio (1.03) than 73.53% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-B has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that NPI-PR-B is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NPI-PR-B has a Quick ratio of 1.03. This is in the better half of the industry: NPI-PR-B outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 255.93% over the past year.
NPI-PR-B 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 decreased by -4.55% in the past 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)255.93%
EPS 3Y10.66%
EPS 5Y-14%
EPS Q2Q%161.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.55%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%13.04%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, NPI-PR-B will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.57% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, NPI-PR-B will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-105.59%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%
EPS Next 5Y26.57%
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.74%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.73, NPI-PR-B is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NPI-PR-B indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NPI-PR-B is cheaper than 73.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NPI-PR-B to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say NPI-PR-B is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.39, which indicates a correct valuation of NPI-PR-B.
NPI-PR-B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NPI-PR-B is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NPI-PR-B to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.51), we can say NPI-PR-B is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NPI-PR-B is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NPI-PR-B is valued cheaper than 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.17%, NPI-PR-B is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.42, NPI-PR-B has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, NPI-PR-B pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NPI-PR-B decreases each year by -8.73%.
NPI-PR-B has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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-91.8%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.15 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-B (12/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.75
-0.14 (-0.61%)
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)2.29B
Net Income(TTM)-285.99M
Analysts73.75
Price Target30.31 (33.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.73%
DP-91.8%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-34.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-249.11%
Max EPS beat(2)179.18%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-249.11%
Max EPS beat(4)179.18%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-75.63%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-48.58%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)23.41%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.95%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.95%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.37%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.85%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.36%
PT rev (1m)20.23%
PT rev (3m)1.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-107.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-104.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 | ||
| P/S | 2.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.82 | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | 2.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.53 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY4.04%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)5.48
FCFY24.08%
OCF(TTM)5.96
OCFY26.2%
SpS8.76
BVpS15
TBVpS11.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.13% | ||
| ROE | -7.29% | ||
| ROCE | 6.1% | ||
| ROIC | 4.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.77% | ||
| OM | 31.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 94.3% | ||
| FCFM | 62.51% |
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 Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 17.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.04 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 108.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.54 |
F-Score4
WACC5.67%
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)255.93%
EPS 3Y10.66%
EPS 5Y-14%
EPS Q2Q%161.43%
EPS Next Y-105.59%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%
EPS Next 5Y26.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.55%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%13.04%
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.74%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.15%
EBIT growth 3Y3.6%
EBIT growth 5Y2.05%
EBIT Next Year61.62%
EBIT Next 3Y31.31%
EBIT Next 5Y18.54%
FCF growth 1Y94.96%
FCF growth 3Y-25.21%
FCF growth 5Y0.79%
OCF growth 1Y29.88%
OCF growth 3Y-13.85%
OCF growth 5Y-3.42%
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The dividend rating of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.15 PERP (NPI-PR-B.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -91.8%.