PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:PPL-PF-A - CA7063277643
25.39 CAD
+0.09 (+0.36%)
Taking everything into account, PPL-PF-A scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PPL-PF-A was compared to 216 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While PPL-PF-A belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on PPL-PF-A.
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.
Of the past 5 years PPL-PF-A 4 years were profitable.
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 4.87%, PPL-PF-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PF-A has a Return On Equity of 10.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL-PF-A outperforms 78.24% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.24%, PPL-PF-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.48% 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 6.96%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.24%) for PPL-PF-A is above the 3 year average (6.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.87% | ||
| ROE | 10.12% | ||
| ROIC | 7.24% |
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 (21.39%) is better than 81.02% of its industry peers.
PPL-PF-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 37.24%, PPL-PF-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PF-A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PPL-PF-A's Gross Margin of 43.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PF-A outperforms 67.13% 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 | 37.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.39% | ||
| GM | 43.15% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PPL-PF-A is destroying value.
PPL-PF-A has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PPL-PF-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PF-A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of PPL-PF-A (0.89) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PPL-PF-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.19. This is a neutral value as PPL-PF-A would need 5.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PPL-PF-A's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PF-A outperforms 76.85% 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 of 0.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PPL-PF-A outperforms 41.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.89 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC7.41%
2.3 Liquidity
PPL-PF-A has a Current Ratio of 0.77. 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's Current ratio of 0.77 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PF-A outperforms 49.54% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.62 indicates that PPL-PF-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.62, PPL-PF-A is not doing good in the industry: 63.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PPL-PF-A have decreased by -8.90% in the last year.
PPL-PF-A shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.52% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.10% in the past year.
PPL-PF-A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.9%
EPS 3Y14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.52%
EPS Q2Q%-13.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.1%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%-3.4%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.21% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.71%
EPS Next 2Y1.47%
EPS Next 3Y2.9%
EPS Next 5Y11.21%
Revenue Next Year6.78%
Revenue Next 2Y7.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.6%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
PPL-PF-A is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.55.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPL-PF-A is valued a bit cheaper than 72.69% 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 27.67.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.22, the valuation of PPL-PF-A can be described as very reasonable.
PPL-PF-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPL-PF-A is cheaper than 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. PPL-PF-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PPL-PF-A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PPL-PF-A is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PPL-PF-A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PPL-PF-A is cheaper than 92.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.05 |
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 2Y1.47%
EPS Next 3Y2.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PPL-PF-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.28%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.62, PPL-PF-A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, PPL-PF-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.28% |
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 101.62% 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.
DP101.62%
EPS Next 2Y1.47%
EPS Next 3Y2.9%
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP
TSX:PPL-PF-A (9/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.39
+0.09 (+0.36%)
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 Cap14.75B
Analysts76.36
Price Target28.22 (11.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.28% |
Yearly Dividend2.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
DP101.62%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.36%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.58%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.44%
Max EPS beat(4)8.17%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)1.27%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)26.5%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)17.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)34.95%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)34.95%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.41%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.89%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.47%
PT rev (1m)-2.78%
PT rev (3m)-8.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.22 | ||
| P/S | 1.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.27 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | 1.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.05 |
EPS(TTM)2.97
EY11.7%
EPS(NY)3.09
Fwd EY12.17%
FCF(TTM)4.44
FCFY17.48%
OCF(TTM)5.95
OCFY23.42%
SpS13.88
BVpS29.33
TBVpS18.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.87% | ||
| ROE | 10.12% | ||
| ROCE | 8.93% | ||
| ROIC | 7.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.01% | ||
| OM | 37.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.39% | ||
| GM | 43.15% | ||
| FCFM | 31.99% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.14%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 149.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.89 |
F-Score6
WACC7.41%
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)-8.9%
EPS 3Y14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.52%
EPS Q2Q%-13.33%
EPS Next Y-0.71%
EPS Next 2Y1.47%
EPS Next 3Y2.9%
EPS Next 5Y11.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.1%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%-3.4%
Revenue Next Year6.78%
Revenue Next 2Y7.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.6%
Revenue Next 5Y2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y13.79%
EBIT growth 3Y3.82%
EBIT growth 5Y6.33%
EBIT Next Year34.71%
EBIT Next 3Y12.48%
EBIT Next 5Y9.71%
FCF growth 1Y7.73%
FCF growth 3Y4.28%
FCF growth 5Y20.56%
OCF growth 1Y17.96%
OCF growth 3Y6.64%
OCF growth 5Y4.89%