NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.66 PERP (NPI-PR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:NPI-PR-B - CA6665115060
23.5 CAD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to NPI-PR-B. NPI-PR-B was compared to 32 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. NPI-PR-B has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. NPI-PR-B has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NPI-PR-B had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year NPI-PR-B had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years NPI-PR-B 4 years were profitable.
NPI-PR-B had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
NPI-PR-B has a Return On Assets (-0.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of -1.20%, NPI-PR-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-B's Return On Invested Capital of 3.71% is amongst the best of the industry. NPI-PR-B outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-B had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.68%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.61%.
| 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.
The Operating Margin of NPI-PR-B (31.22%) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NPI-PR-B has declined.
NPI-PR-B has a Gross Margin of 97.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-B outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-B'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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NPI-PR-B is destroying value.
NPI-PR-B has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NPI-PR-B has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NPI-PR-B has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
NPI-PR-B has an Altman-Z score of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that NPI-PR-B is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
NPI-PR-B has a Altman-Z score of 0.57. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-B outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.48, NPI-PR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the high side and indicates that NPI-PR-B has dependencies on debt financing.
NPI-PR-B's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-B outperforms 65.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC5.37%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that NPI-PR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.91, NPI-PR-B is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-B has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that NPI-PR-B is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NPI-PR-B has a better Quick ratio (0.91) than 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 for NPI-PR-B have decreased strongly by -184.00% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.41% on average over the past years.
NPI-PR-B shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.19%.
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-B will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.45% 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 3.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.78%
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
EPS Next 5Y18.45%
Revenue Next Year-0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.76%
Revenue Next 5Y3.73%
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
NPI-PR-B reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.88 indicates a correct valuation of NPI-PR-B.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NPI-PR-B is valued a bit cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.80. NPI-PR-B is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NPI-PR-B is valued cheaper than 84.38% 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 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9 |
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-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.06%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.84, NPI-PR-B pays a better dividend. On top of this NPI-PR-B pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NPI-PR-B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.06% |
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-453.95%
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.66 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-B (8/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.5
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners45.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.15B
Analysts78.82
Price Target30.06 (27.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.06% |
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)-233.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-654.46%
Max EPS beat(4)14.15%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-109.51%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-67.25%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.61%
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)9.47%
PT rev (3m)-3.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-27.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-39.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.88 | ||
| P/S | 2.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.43 | ||
| P/tB | 1.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9 |
EPS(TTM)-0.21
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY7.76%
FCF(TTM)4.91
FCFY20.9%
OCF(TTM)5.47
OCFY23.26%
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
WACC5.37%
ROIC/WACC0.69
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 5Y18.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.19%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%
Revenue Next Year-0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.76%
Revenue Next 5Y3.73%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.61%
EBIT growth 3Y3.6%
EBIT growth 5Y2.05%
EBIT Next Year58.3%
EBIT Next 3Y26.93%
EBIT Next 5Y17.24%
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%