PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.525 PERP (PPL-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:PPL-PR-A - CA7063272024
24.72 CAD
-0.02 (-0.08%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PPL-PR-A. PPL-PR-A was compared to 215 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. PPL-PR-A scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. PPL-PR-A may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PPL-PR-A was profitable.
PPL-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years PPL-PR-A 4 years were profitable.
PPL-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of PPL-PR-A (4.87%) is better than 81.40% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-A's Return On Equity of 10.12% is amongst the best of the industry. PPL-PR-A outperforms 80.47% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.24%, PPL-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PPL-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 6.99%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.98%) for PPL-PR-A is below the current ROIC(7.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
PPL-PR-A's Profit Margin of 21.39% is amongst the best of the industry. PPL-PR-A outperforms 83.26% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PPL-PR-A (37.24%) is better than 89.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPL-PR-A has grown nicely.
PPL-PR-A has a Gross Margin of 43.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL-PR-A outperforms 69.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPL-PR-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
PPL-PR-A 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-PR-A has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PPL-PR-A has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PPL-PR-A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PPL-PR-A has an Altman-Z score of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PR-A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PPL-PR-A has a Altman-Z score of 0.87. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PPL-PR-A outperforms 54.88% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PPL-PR-A is 5.19, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PPL-PR-A, 5.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PPL-PR-A (5.19) is better than 79.53% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating PPL-PR-A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PPL-PR-A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PPL-PR-A outperforms 44.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.87 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC7.87%
2.3 Liquidity
PPL-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PR-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PPL-PR-A has a Current ratio of 0.77. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PPL-PR-A outperforms 53.02% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.62 indicates that PPL-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PPL-PR-A has a worse Quick ratio (0.62) than 60.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PPL-PR-A have decreased by -8.90% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PPL-PR-A shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.52% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.10% in the past year.
PPL-PR-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
PPL-PR-A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.30% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PPL-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.53%
EPS Next 2Y0.97%
EPS Next 3Y2.38%
EPS Next 5Y11.3%
Revenue Next Year4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y1.68%
Revenue Next 3Y1.42%
Revenue Next 5Y2.21%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.32 indicates a reasonable valuation of PPL-PR-A.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPL-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than 74.88% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.90.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.08 indicates a reasonable valuation of PPL-PR-A.
PPL-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPL-PR-A is cheaper than 72.56% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.52.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PPL-PR-A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPL-PR-A is cheaper than 76.28% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PR-A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PPL-PR-A is cheaper than 93.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of PPL-PR-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.97%
EPS Next 3Y2.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.50%, PPL-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.00, PPL-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, PPL-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PPL-PR-A has a limited annual growth rate of 2.11%.
PPL-PR-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of PPL-PR-A decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
PPL-PR-A pays out 101.62% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PPL-PR-A is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP101.62%
EPS Next 2Y0.97%
EPS Next 3Y2.38%
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.525 PERP
TSX:PPL-PR-A (9/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.72
-0.02 (-0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners63.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.36B
Analysts77.27
Price Target28.18 (14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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)-5.65%
PT rev (3m)8.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.08 | ||
| P/S | 1.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.16 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 1.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.95 |
EPS(TTM)2.97
EY12.01%
EPS(NY)3.06
Fwd EY12.37%
FCF(TTM)4.44
FCFY17.96%
OCF(TTM)5.95
OCFY24.05%
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 | 0.87 |
F-Score6
WACC7.87%
ROIC/WACC0.92
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-0.53%
EPS Next 2Y0.97%
EPS Next 3Y2.38%
EPS Next 5Y11.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.1%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%-3.4%
Revenue Next Year4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y1.68%
Revenue Next 3Y1.42%
Revenue Next 5Y2.21%
EBIT growth 1Y13.79%
EBIT growth 3Y3.82%
EBIT growth 5Y6.33%
EBIT Next Year36.53%
EBIT Next 3Y13.23%
EBIT Next 5Y9.79%
FCF growth 1Y7.73%
FCF growth 3Y4.28%
FCF growth 5Y20.56%
OCF growth 1Y17.96%
OCF growth 3Y6.64%
OCF growth 5Y4.89%