PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP (PPL-PF-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:PPL-PF-E - CA7063277239
25.59 CAD
-0.11 (-0.43%)
PPL-PF-E gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While PPL-PF-E belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. PPL-PF-E scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PPL-PF-E was profitable.
In the past year PPL-PF-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years PPL-PF-E 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years PPL-PF-E always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PPL-PF-E has a Return On Assets of 4.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL-PF-E outperforms 77.36% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PPL-PF-E (9.59%) is better than 75.94% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PPL-PF-E (7.22%) is better than 83.02% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PPL-PF-E is in line with the industry average of 6.73%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.98%) for PPL-PF-E is below the current ROIC(7.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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-E has a Profit Margin of 20.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPL-PF-E outperforms 80.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPL-PF-E has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 36.59%, PPL-PF-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.79% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PF-E's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 42.32%, PPL-PF-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.51% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPL-PF-E 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-E 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-E has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
PPL-PF-E has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PPL-PF-E has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PPL-PF-E has an Altman-Z score of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PF-E is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PPL-PF-E has a Altman-Z score (0.85) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PPL-PF-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.21. This is a neutral value as PPL-PF-E would need 5.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PPL-PF-E (5.21) is better than 77.36% of its industry peers.
PPL-PF-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating PPL-PF-E is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.71, PPL-PF-E is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.31%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.53 indicates that PPL-PF-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PPL-PF-E's Current ratio of 0.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PF-E is outperformed by 73.58% of its industry peers.
PPL-PF-E has a Quick Ratio of 0.53. 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.
PPL-PF-E has a Quick ratio of 0.41. This is in the lower half of the industry: PPL-PF-E underperforms 77.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PPL-PF-E have decreased strongly by -14.66% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PPL-PF-E shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.52% on average per year.
PPL-PF-E shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.96%.
PPL-PF-E shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.42% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, PPL-PF-E will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.45% on average per year.
PPL-PF-E is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.27% yearly.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.11, the valuation of PPL-PF-E can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PPL-PF-E indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PPL-PF-E is cheaper than 71.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PPL-PF-E to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.45), we can say PPL-PF-E is valued rather cheaply.
PPL-PF-E is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.26.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPL-PF-E is valued a bit cheaper than 70.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. PPL-PF-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
74.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPL-PF-E, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
PPL-PF-E's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PPL-PF-E is cheaper than 90.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PPL-PF-E 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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.36%, PPL-PF-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PPL-PF-E's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.31. PPL-PF-E pays more dividend than 80.66% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PF-E's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.36% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PPL-PF-E has a limited annual growth rate of 2.11%.
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 recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
108.16% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PPL-PF-E. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PPL-PF-E 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 6.481 PERP
TSX:PPL-PF-E (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.59
-0.11 (-0.43%)
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 Cap14.87B
Revenue(TTM)8.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts76.36
Price Target30.11 (17.66%)
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)8.62%
PT rev (3m)-0.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.26 | ||
| P/S | 1.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | 1.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.81
EY10.98%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY12.1%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY17.16%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY22.48%
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
WACC7.31%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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 6.481 PERP / PPL-PF-E.CA 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 for PPL-PF-E 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP?
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP (PPL-PF-E.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 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 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP (PPL-PF-E.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP (PPL-PF-E.CA) is expected to decline by -1.51% in the next year.