PPL-PF-A Fundamental Analysis - PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP

Fundamental Rating

Taking everything into account, PPL-PF-A scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PPL-PF-A was compared to 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While PPL-PF-A has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. PPL-PF-A is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PPL-PF-A had positive earnings in the past year.
PPL-PF-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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

PPL-PF-A has a better Return On Assets (4.60%) than 81.04% of its industry peers.
PPL-PF-A has a Return On Equity of 9.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL-PF-A outperforms 79.15% of its industry peers.
PPL-PF-A has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.22%) than 88.15% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PPL-PF-A is in line with the industry average of 6.52%.
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

PPL-PF-A has a better Profit Margin (20.35%) than 83.89% 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 90.05% of its industry peers.
PPL-PF-A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.32%, PPL-PF-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.72% 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	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%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PPL-PF-A is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PPL-PF-A has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PPL-PF-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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 0.85. 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 (0.85) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
PPL-PF-A's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PF-A outperforms 78.67% 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.
PPL-PF-A's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PF-A outperforms 45.50% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0.71
Debt/FCF	5.21
Altman-Z	0.85

ROIC/WACC1.03

WACC7.03%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.53 indicates that PPL-PF-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PPL-PF-A (0.53) is worse than 68.25% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.41, PPL-PF-A is doing worse than 70.14% of the companies in the same industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	0.53
Quick Ratio	0.41

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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 -14.89%.
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 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)-14.89%

EPS 3Y14.66%

EPS 5Y-0.52%

EPS Q2Q%-28.33%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.96%

Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%

Revenue growth 5Y0.42%

Sales Q2Q%-2.87%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PPL-PF-A will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.95% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.80% on average over the next years.

EPS Next Y-8.35%

EPS Next 2Y-0.5%

EPS Next 3Y2.79%

EPS Next 5Y5.95%

Revenue Next Year3.51%

Revenue Next 2Y3.69%

Revenue Next 3Y5%

Revenue Next 5Y1.8%

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PPL-PF-A is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.17.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPL-PF-A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PPL-PF-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.33), we can say PPL-PF-A is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.65 indicates a reasonable valuation of PPL-PF-A.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPL-PF-A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. PPL-PF-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	9.17
Fwd PE	8.65

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 78.20% of the companies 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 93.84% of the companies in the same industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	5.85
EV/EBITDA	7.2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of PPL-PF-A may justify a higher PE ratio.

PEG (NY)N/A

PEG (5Y)N/A

EPS Next 2Y-0.5%

EPS Next 3Y2.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PPL-PF-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.58%, which is a nice return.
PPL-PF-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.71. PPL-PF-A pays more dividend than 81.04% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PF-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	5.58%

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 2Y-0.5%

EPS Next 3Y2.79%

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PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP

TSX:PPL-PF-A (1/14/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

25.68

-0.06 (-0.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating

GICS SectorEnergy

GICS IndustryGroupEnergy

GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc

Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc

Inst Owners62.62%

Inst Owner ChangeN/A

Ins Owners0.06%

Ins Owner ChangeN/A

Market Cap14.92B

Revenue(TTM)8.01B

Net Income(TTM)1.63B

Analysts76.19

Price Target30.53 (18.89%)

Short Float %N/A

Short RatioN/A

Dividend

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	5.58%

Yearly Dividend2.78

Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%

DP108.16%

Div Incr Years1

Div Non Decr Years1

Ex-DateN/A

Surprises & Revisions

EPS beat(2)0

Avg EPS beat(2)-17.23%

Min EPS beat(2)-33.88%

Max EPS beat(2)-0.58%

EPS beat(4)1

Avg EPS beat(4)-6.91%

Min EPS beat(4)-33.88%

Max EPS beat(4)8.17%

EPS beat(8)2

Avg EPS beat(8)-1%

EPS beat(12)3

Avg EPS beat(12)-7.14%

EPS beat(16)5

Avg EPS beat(16)12.19%

Revenue beat(2)0

Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.34%

Min Revenue beat(2)-11.59%

Max Revenue beat(2)-9.09%

Revenue beat(4)2

Avg Revenue beat(4)4.44%

Min Revenue beat(4)-11.59%

Max Revenue beat(4)34.95%

Revenue beat(8)2

Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.06%

Revenue beat(12)4

Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.38%

Revenue beat(16)8

Avg Revenue beat(16)3.35%

PT rev (1m)7.06%

PT rev (3m)12.08%

EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.07%

EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.02%

EPS NY rev (1m)-0.48%

EPS NY rev (3m)-7.69%

Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%

Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.42%

Revenue NY rev (1m)0.29%

Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.35%

Valuation

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	9.17
Fwd PE	8.65
P/S	1.86
P/FCF	5.85
P/OCF	4.46
P/B	0.88
P/tB	1.41
EV/EBITDA	7.2

EPS(TTM)2.8

EY10.9%

EPS(NY)2.97

Fwd EY11.56%

FCF(TTM)4.39

FCFY17.1%

OCF(TTM)5.75

OCFY22.4%

SpS13.79

BVpS29.26

TBVpS18.24

PEG (NY)N/A

PEG (5Y)N/A

Graham Number42.93

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

WACC7.03%

ROIC/WACC1.03

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)-14.89%

EPS 3Y14.66%

EPS 5Y-0.52%

EPS Q2Q%-28.33%

EPS Next Y-8.35%

EPS Next 2Y-0.5%

EPS Next 3Y2.79%

EPS Next 5Y5.95%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.96%

Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%

Revenue growth 5Y0.42%

Sales Q2Q%-2.87%

Revenue Next Year3.51%

Revenue Next 2Y3.69%

Revenue Next 3Y5%

Revenue Next 5Y1.8%

EBIT growth 1Y8.96%

EBIT growth 3Y3.82%

EBIT growth 5Y6.33%

EBIT Next Year34%

EBIT Next 3Y12%

EBIT Next 5Y9.66%

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

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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.

What is the profitability of PPL-PF-A stock?

PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.

What are the PE and PB ratios of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) is 9.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.88.

What is the expected EPS growth for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) is expected to decline by -8.35% in the next year.

PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.302 PERP (PPL-PF-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

1.2 Ratios

1.3 Margins

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

2.2 Solvency

2.3 Liquidity

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

3.2 Future

3.3 Evolution

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

4.2 Price Multiples

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

5.2 History

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