PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP (PPL-PF-E.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:PPL-PF-E • CA7063277239
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This PPL-PF-E.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PPL-PF-E.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- PPL-PF-E had positive earnings in the past year.
- PPL-PF-E had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years PPL-PF-E has been profitable.
- PPL-PF-E had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- PPL-PF-E has a better Return On Assets (4.36%) than 79.80% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PF-E has a better Return On Equity (9.24%) than 67.49% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PF-E has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.18%) than 83.25% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PF-E had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.41%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.97%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 9.24% | ||
| ROIC | 6.18% |
1.3 Margins
- PPL-PF-E has a Profit Margin of 19.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPL-PF-E outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPL-PF-E has declined.
- PPL-PF-E's Operating Margin of 34.66% is amongst the best of the industry. PPL-PF-E outperforms 88.18% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PF-E's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- PPL-PF-E has a Gross Margin (41.05%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- PPL-PF-E's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.93% | ||
| GM | 41.05% |
2. PPL-PF-E.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PPL-PF-E is still creating some value.
- PPL-PF-E has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, PPL-PF-E has more shares outstanding
- PPL-PF-E has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.83, we must say that PPL-PF-E is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of PPL-PF-E (0.83) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- PPL-PF-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.29. This is a neutral value as PPL-PF-E would need 5.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PPL-PF-E (5.29) is better than 80.30% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PF-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating PPL-PF-E is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- PPL-PF-E 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-E has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PF-E is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.61, PPL-PF-E is doing worse than 66.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPL-PF-E has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PF-E is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of PPL-PF-E (0.47) is worse than 68.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. PPL-PF-E.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PPL-PF-E have decreased strongly by -11.33% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, PPL-PF-E shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -19.61% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.34% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, PPL-PF-E shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.63% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- PPL-PF-E is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.88% yearly.
- PPL-PF-E is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.17% yearly.
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. PPL-PF-E.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.84, the valuation of PPL-PF-E can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPL-PF-E is valued a bit cheaper than 78.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PPL-PF-E to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.64), we can say PPL-PF-E is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.33, which indicates a very decent valuation of PPL-PF-E.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PPL-PF-E indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PPL-PF-E is cheaper than 79.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.36, PPL-PF-E is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PPL-PF-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: PPL-PF-E is cheaper than 82.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PPL-PF-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PPL-PF-E's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- PPL-PF-E has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. PPL-PF-E.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.80%, PPL-PF-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- PPL-PF-E's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.03.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, PPL-PF-E pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.8% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PPL-PF-E has a limited annual growth rate of 1.82%.
- PPL-PF-E has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- The dividend of PPL-PF-E decreased in the last 3 years.
5.3 Sustainability
- 114.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PPL-PF-E. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- PPL-PF-E's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
PPL-PF-E.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP
TSX:PPL-PF-E (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
26.18
-0.26 (-0.98%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.8% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.61 | ||
| P/B | 0.91 | ||
| P/tB | 1.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
| 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 6.481 PERP / PPL-PF-E.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP (PPL-PF-E.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PPL-PF-E.CA.
What is the valuation status of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP (PPL-PF-E.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP (PPL-PF-E.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of PPL-PF-E stock?
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP (PPL-PF-E.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP?
The financial health rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP (PPL-PF-E.CA) is 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP (PPL-PF-E.CA) is expected to grow by 5.49% in the next year.