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
- In the past year PPL-PF-E was profitable.
- In the past year PPL-PF-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years PPL-PF-E has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years PPL-PF-E had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- PPL-PF-E has a Return On Assets of 4.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL-PF-E outperforms 78.47% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PF-E has a better Return On Equity (9.24%) than 66.51% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PF-E's Return On Invested Capital of 6.18% is amongst the best of the industry. PPL-PF-E outperforms 81.34% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PPL-PF-E is in line with the industry average of 6.85%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 9.24% | ||
| ROIC | 6.18% |
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of PPL-PF-E (19.93%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPL-PF-E has declined.
- PPL-PF-E has a better Operating Margin (34.66%) than 87.08% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PF-E's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- PPL-PF-E's Gross Margin of 41.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PF-E outperforms 55.98% of 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
- PPL-PF-E has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PPL-PF-E has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, PPL-PF-E has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, PPL-PF-E has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
- PPL-PF-E's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PF-E outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that PPL-PF-E is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.75, PPL-PF-E is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- PPL-PF-E's Current ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PF-E is outperformed by 68.42% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.47, PPL-PF-E is doing worse than 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. PPL-PF-E.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PPL-PF-E shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.33%.
- PPL-PF-E shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -19.61% yearly.
- PPL-PF-E shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.34%.
- PPL-PF-E shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.63% yearly.
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 9.84% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PPL-PF-E will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.44% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. PPL-PF-E.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.76, which indicates a very decent valuation of PPL-PF-E.
- PPL-PF-E's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPL-PF-E is cheaper than 77.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.86, PPL-PF-E is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.25, which indicates a very decent valuation of PPL-PF-E.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPL-PF-E is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.99% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- PPL-PF-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PPL-PF-E is valued a bit cheaper than 79.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPL-PF-E's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PPL-PF-E is cheaper than 94.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.68 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of PPL-PF-E may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. PPL-PF-E.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.60%, PPL-PF-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.63, PPL-PF-E pays a better dividend. On top of this PPL-PF-E pays more dividend than 80.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, PPL-PF-E pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
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.
- PPL-PF-E has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
5.3 Sustainability
- PPL-PF-E pays out 114.32% of its income as dividend. 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.
PPL-PF-E.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.481 PERP
TSX:PPL-PF-E (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25.97
-0.09 (-0.35%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.25 | ||
| P/S | 1.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 6 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.57 | ||
| P/B | 0.9 | ||
| P/tB | 1.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.68 |
| 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 2 / 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.