PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.525 PERP (PPL-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:PPL-PR-A - CA7063272024
24.75 CAD
-0.04 (-0.16%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PPL-PR-A. PPL-PR-A was compared to 206 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While PPL-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. PPL-PR-A scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PPL-PR-A had positive earnings in the past year.
PPL-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
PPL-PR-A had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years PPL-PR-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.60%, PPL-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.59%, PPL-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.28% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PR-A has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.22%) than 89.45% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PPL-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 6.55%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.98%) for PPL-PR-A 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
The Profit Margin of PPL-PR-A (20.35%) is better than 85.32% 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 (36.59%) is better than 91.74% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PPL-PR-A's Gross Margin of 42.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PR-A outperforms 71.10% 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 | 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PPL-PR-A is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for PPL-PR-A has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PPL-PR-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PPL-PR-A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
PPL-PR-A has an Altman-Z score of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PR-A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.83, PPL-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.42% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.21. This is a neutral value as PPL-PR-A would need 5.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PPL-PR-A has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.21) than 82.11% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that PPL-PR-A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PPL-PR-A's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PR-A outperforms 45.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC7.17%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.53 indicates that PPL-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PPL-PR-A has a Current ratio of 0.53. This is in the lower half of the industry: PPL-PR-A underperforms 66.97% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that PPL-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PPL-PR-A's Quick ratio of 0.41 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PR-A is outperformed by 69.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PPL-PR-A shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.89%.
PPL-PR-A shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.52% yearly.
PPL-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.96%.
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-PR-A will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.40% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PPL-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.91%
EPS Next 2Y1.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.4%
Revenue Next Year3.21%
Revenue Next 2Y6.42%
Revenue Next 3Y5.18%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.84, the valuation of PPL-PR-A can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPL-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than 77.06% 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 26.56.
PPL-PR-A is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.01.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PPL-PR-A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PPL-PR-A is cheaper than 77.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PPL-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.79), we can say PPL-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PPL-PR-A is valued cheaper than 80.28% 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 95.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PPL-PR-A has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PPL-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.27%, which is a nice return.
PPL-PR-A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.87.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, PPL-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.27% |
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 108.16% 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.
DP108.16%
EPS Next 2Y1.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.525 PERP
TSX:PPL-PR-A (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.75
-0.04 (-0.16%)
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 Cap14.38B
Revenue(TTM)8.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts76.36
Price Target27.58 (11.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.27% |
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)-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)-3.27%
PT rev (3m)0.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.01 | ||
| P/S | 1.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.3 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | 1.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.06 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY11.31%
EPS(NY)3.09
Fwd EY12.48%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY17.74%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY23.24%
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 | 0.83 |
F-Score7
WACC7.17%
ROIC/WACC1.01
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-7.91%
EPS Next 2Y1.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%-2.87%
Revenue Next Year3.21%
Revenue Next 2Y6.42%
Revenue Next 3Y5.18%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%
EBIT growth 1Y8.96%
EBIT growth 3Y3.82%
EBIT growth 5Y6.33%
EBIT Next Year34.09%
EBIT Next 3Y12.13%
EBIT Next 5Y9.84%
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 6.525 PERP / PPL-PR-A.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.525 PERP (PPL-PR-A.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PPL-PR-A.CA.
What is the valuation status of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.525 PERP (PPL-PR-A.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.525 PERP (PPL-PR-A.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.525 PERP?
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.525 PERP (PPL-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PPL-PR-A stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.525 PERP (PPL-PR-A.CA) is expected to decline by -7.91% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.525 PERP (PPL-PR-A.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.525 PERP (PPL-PR-A.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 108.16%.