PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:PPL-PF-A • CA7063277643
Current stock price
This PPL-PF-A.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PPL-PF-A.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PPL-PF-A was profitable.
- PPL-PF-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years PPL-PF-A has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years PPL-PF-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- PPL-PF-A has a Return On Assets of 4.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL-PF-A outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.24%, PPL-PF-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.18%, PPL-PF-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PPL-PF-A is in line with the industry average of 6.90%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 9.24% | ||
| ROIC | 6.18% |
1.3 Margins
- PPL-PF-A's Profit Margin of 19.93% is amongst the best of the industry. PPL-PF-A outperforms 84.76% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPL-PF-A has declined.
- PPL-PF-A has a Operating Margin of 34.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPL-PF-A outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PF-A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.05%, PPL-PF-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPL-PF-A has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.93% | ||
| GM | 41.05% |
2. PPL-PF-A.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PPL-PF-A is creating some value.
- PPL-PF-A has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, PPL-PF-A has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for PPL-PF-A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- PPL-PF-A has an Altman-Z score of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PF-A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- PPL-PF-A has a Altman-Z score (0.83) which is in line with its industry peers.
- PPL-PF-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.29. This is a neutral value as PPL-PF-A would need 5.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- PPL-PF-A has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.29) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that PPL-PF-A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- PPL-PF-A has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.75) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.83 |
2.3 Liquidity
- PPL-PF-A has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PF-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of PPL-PF-A (0.61) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that PPL-PF-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.47, PPL-PF-A is doing worse than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. PPL-PF-A.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PPL-PF-A have decreased strongly by -11.33% in the last year.
- The earnings per share for PPL-PF-A have been decreasing by -19.61% on average. This is quite bad
- PPL-PF-A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.34%.
- PPL-PF-A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.63% yearly.
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, PPL-PF-A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.84% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PPL-PF-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.44% on average per year.
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. PPL-PF-A.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.71, the valuation of PPL-PF-A can be described as reasonable.
- PPL-PF-A's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPL-PF-A is cheaper than 79.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPL-PF-A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.30, the valuation of PPL-PF-A can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPL-PF-A is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.54, PPL-PF-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- PPL-PF-A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPL-PF-A is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 94.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPL-PF-A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PPL-PF-A does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- PPL-PF-A has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. PPL-PF-A.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PPL-PF-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.60%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.58, PPL-PF-A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- PPL-PF-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PPL-PF-A has a limited annual growth rate of 1.82%.
- PPL-PF-A has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- The dividend of PPL-PF-A decreased in the last 3 years.
5.3 Sustainability
- PPL-PF-A pays out 114.32% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- PPL-PF-A's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
PPL-PF-A.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP
TSX:PPL-PF-A (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25.84
+0.01 (+0.04%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.3 | ||
| P/S | 1.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.9 | ||
| P/tB | 1.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.66 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 9.24% | ||
| ROCE | 8.05% | ||
| ROIC | 6.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.2% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.65% | ||
| OM | 34.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.93% | ||
| GM | 41.05% | ||
| FCFM | 32.36% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 162.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.83 |
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP / PPL-PF-A.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PPL-PF-A.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) stock?
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PPL-PF-A stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) is 9.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.9.
Is the dividend of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 114.32%.