NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.15 PERP (NPI-PR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NPI-PR-B - CA6665115060
22.26 CAD
+0.01 (+0.04%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to NPI-PR-B. NPI-PR-B was compared to 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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 (-2.13%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NPI-PR-B has a Return On Equity (-7.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NPI-PR-B has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-B outperforms 90.91% 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 3.78%.
| 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.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 31.83%, 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 has a Gross Margin of 94.30%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-B outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-B's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.83% | ||
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NPI-PR-B is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NPI-PR-B has more shares outstanding
NPI-PR-B has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NPI-PR-B has about the same debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
NPI-PR-B has an Altman-Z score of 0.53. This is a bad value and indicates that NPI-PR-B is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.53, NPI-PR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NPI-PR-B is 4.96, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NPI-PR-B, 4.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.96, NPI-PR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the high side and indicates that NPI-PR-B has dependencies on debt financing.
NPI-PR-B has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.56) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC5.61%
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 75.76% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that NPI-PR-B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NPI-PR-B (1.03) is better than 78.79% 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.
The earnings per share for NPI-PR-B have been decreasing by -14.00% on average. This is quite bad
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.57% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-105.59%
EPS Next 2Y14.81%
EPS Next 3Y10.7%
EPS Next 5Y26.57%
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.74%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.20, NPI-PR-B is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NPI-PR-B is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. NPI-PR-B is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.39, NPI-PR-B is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NPI-PR-B is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.57. NPI-PR-B is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.2 | ||
| 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 87.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
96.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPI-PR-B, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.81%
EPS Next 3Y10.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.03%, NPI-PR-B is a good candidate for dividend investing.
NPI-PR-B's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.53.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, NPI-PR-B pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.03% |
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-91.8%
EPS Next 2Y14.81%
EPS Next 3Y10.7%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.15 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-B (1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
22.26
+0.01 (+0.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.82B
Revenue(TTM)2.29B
Net Income(TTM)-285.99M
Analysts73.75
Price Target30.81 (38.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.03% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.73%
DP-91.8%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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)1.66%
PT rev (3m)5.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-104.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 | ||
| P/S | 2.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.73 | ||
| P/B | 1.48 | ||
| P/tB | 2.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.44 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY4.13%
EPS(NY)1.36
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)5.48
FCFY24.61%
OCF(TTM)5.96
OCFY26.78%
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 | 0.53 |
F-Score4
WACC5.61%
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)255.93%
EPS 3Y10.66%
EPS 5Y-14%
EPS Q2Q%161.43%
EPS Next Y-105.59%
EPS Next 2Y14.81%
EPS Next 3Y10.7%
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 3Y3.3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.15%
EBIT growth 3Y3.6%
EBIT growth 5Y2.05%
EBIT Next Year60.46%
EBIT Next 3Y30.89%
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%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.15 PERP / NPI-PR-B.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.15 PERP (NPI-PR-B.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NPI-PR-B.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.15 PERP (NPI-PR-B.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.15 PERP (NPI-PR-B.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
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The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.15 PERP (NPI-PR-B.CA) is 24.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.48.
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The financial health rating of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 2.15 PERP (NPI-PR-B.CA) is 5 / 10.