PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:PPL-PF-A - CA7063277643
25.7 CAD
+0.3 (+1.18%)
Overall PPL-PF-A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PPL-PF-A against 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. PPL-PF-A has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. PPL-PF-A scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PPL-PF-A had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PPL-PF-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
PPL-PF-A had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years PPL-PF-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.60%, PPL-PF-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.83% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PF-A has a better Return On Equity (9.59%) than 76.42% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.22%, PPL-PF-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.49% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PF-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.98%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.73%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.22%) for PPL-PF-A is above the 3 year average (6.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.6% | ||
| ROE | 9.59% | ||
| ROIC | 7.22% |
ROA(3y)6.29%
ROA(5y)4.17%
ROE(3y)12.77%
ROE(5y)8.56%
ROIC(3y)6.98%
ROIC(5y)6.78%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of PPL-PF-A (20.35%) is better than 81.13% of its industry peers.
PPL-PF-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PPL-PF-A's Operating Margin of 36.59% is amongst the best of the industry. PPL-PF-A outperforms 87.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPL-PF-A has grown nicely.
PPL-PF-A's Gross Margin of 42.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PF-A outperforms 66.98% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPL-PF-A has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 36.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.35% | ||
| GM | 42.32% |
OM growth 3Y9.34%
OM growth 5Y5.89%
PM growth 3Y22.34%
PM growth 5Y4.14%
GM growth 3Y13.54%
GM growth 5Y5.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PPL-PF-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PPL-PF-A has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PPL-PF-A has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PPL-PF-A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PPL-PF-A has an Altman-Z score of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PF-A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.85, PPL-PF-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.08% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PPL-PF-A is 5.21, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PPL-PF-A, 5.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PPL-PF-A (5.21) is better than 77.83% of its industry peers.
PPL-PF-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating PPL-PF-A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PPL-PF-A (0.71) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC7.36%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.53 indicates that PPL-PF-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.53, PPL-PF-A is doing worse than 73.11% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PF-A has a Quick Ratio of 0.53. 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.
PPL-PF-A has a Quick ratio of 0.41. This is in the lower half of the industry: PPL-PF-A underperforms 76.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PPL-PF-A shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.66%.
Measured over the past years, PPL-PF-A shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.52% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.96% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.42% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.66%
EPS 3Y14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.52%
EPS Q2Q%-27.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.27% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.51%
EPS Next 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
EPS Next 5Y10.45%
Revenue Next Year7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y7.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.27%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
PPL-PF-A is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.15.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPL-PF-A is valued a bit cheaper than 72.17% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PPL-PF-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.47), we can say PPL-PF-A is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.30, which indicates a very decent valuation of PPL-PF-A.
PPL-PF-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPL-PF-A is cheaper than 71.70% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PF-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.3 |
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 74.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PPL-PF-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PPL-PF-A has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PPL-PF-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.36%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.31, PPL-PF-A pays a better dividend. On top of this PPL-PF-A pays more dividend than 80.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PPL-PF-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.36% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PPL-PF-A has a limited annual growth rate of 2.11%.
PPL-PF-A has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
PPL-PF-A has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
PPL-PF-A pays out 108.16% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PPL-PF-A is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP108.16%
EPS Next 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP
TSX:PPL-PF-A (11/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.7
+0.3 (+1.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners63.71%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.93B
Revenue(TTM)8.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts76.36
Price Target29.77 (15.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.36% |
Yearly Dividend2.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
DP108.16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-16.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.7%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.58%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.7%
Max EPS beat(4)8.17%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.85%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.04%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)12.26%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.79%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)34.95%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.77%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.19%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.5%
PT rev (1m)9.3%
PT rev (3m)-0.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.3 | ||
| P/S | 1.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.47 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 1.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.81
EY10.93%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY12.05%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY17.09%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY22.38%
SpS13.79
BVpS29.27
TBVpS18.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.6% | ||
| ROE | 9.59% | ||
| ROCE | 8.9% | ||
| ROIC | 7.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.01% | ||
| OM | 36.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.35% | ||
| GM | 42.32% | ||
| FCFM | 31.85% |
ROA(3y)6.29%
ROA(5y)4.17%
ROE(3y)12.77%
ROE(5y)8.56%
ROIC(3y)6.98%
ROIC(5y)6.78%
ROICexc(3y)7.01%
ROICexc(5y)6.8%
ROICexgc(3y)9.56%
ROICexgc(5y)9.04%
ROCE(3y)8.61%
ROCE(5y)8.36%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.14%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.18%
OM growth 3Y9.34%
OM growth 5Y5.89%
PM growth 3Y22.34%
PM growth 5Y4.14%
GM growth 3Y13.54%
GM growth 5Y5.86%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 81.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | 156.5% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.85 |
F-Score7
WACC7.36%
ROIC/WACC0.98
Cap/Depr(3y)96.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.39%
Profit Quality(3y)112.05%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.66%
EPS 3Y14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.52%
EPS Q2Q%-27.05%
EPS Next Y-1.51%
EPS Next 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
EPS Next 5Y10.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
Revenue Next Year7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y7.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.27%
EBIT growth 1Y8.96%
EBIT growth 3Y3.82%
EBIT growth 5Y6.33%
EBIT Next Year34.71%
EBIT Next 3Y12.48%
EBIT Next 5Y9.79%
FCF growth 1Y22.29%
FCF growth 3Y4.28%
FCF growth 5Y20.56%
OCF growth 1Y25.73%
OCF growth 3Y6.64%
OCF growth 5Y4.89%
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP / PPL-PF-A.CA 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.
What is the valuation status of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) stock?
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 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PPL-PF-A stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) is expected to decline by -1.51% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for PPL-PF-A stock?
The dividend rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 108.16%.