PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP (PPL-PR-C.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:PPL-PR-C • CA7063274004
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This PPL-PR-C.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PPL-PR-C.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- PPL-PR-C had positive earnings in the past year.
- PPL-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years PPL-PR-C has been profitable.
- PPL-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- PPL-PR-C has a Return On Assets of 4.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPL-PR-C outperforms 82.38% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PR-C's Return On Equity of 9.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PR-C outperforms 70.48% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PR-C's Return On Invested Capital of 6.18% is amongst the best of the industry. PPL-PR-C outperforms 85.24% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PPL-PR-C is in line with the industry average of 6.90%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 9.24% | ||
| ROIC | 6.18% |
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 19.93%, PPL-PR-C belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPL-PR-C's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 34.66%, PPL-PR-C belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPL-PR-C has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of PPL-PR-C (41.05%) is better than 60.48% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPL-PR-C has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.93% | ||
| GM | 41.05% |
2. PPL-PR-C.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PPL-PR-C is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for PPL-PR-C remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- PPL-PR-C has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- PPL-PR-C has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- PPL-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PR-C is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of PPL-PR-C (0.81) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- PPL-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.29. This is a neutral value as PPL-PR-C would need 5.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- PPL-PR-C's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.29 is amongst the best of the industry. PPL-PR-C outperforms 82.38% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating PPL-PR-C is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.75, PPL-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.81 |
2.3 Liquidity
- PPL-PR-C has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PR-C is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PPL-PR-C has a worse Current ratio (0.61) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that PPL-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.47, PPL-PR-C is not doing good in the industry: 66.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. PPL-PR-C.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PPL-PR-C have decreased strongly by -11.33% in the last year.
- The earnings per share for PPL-PR-C have been decreasing by -19.61% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.34% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.63% on average over the past years.
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, PPL-PR-C will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.84% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.44% on average over the next years.
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-PR-C.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.41, the valuation of PPL-PR-C can be described as very reasonable.
- 82.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPL-PR-C, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, PPL-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.01, the valuation of PPL-PR-C can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPL-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. PPL-PR-C is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PPL-PR-C indicates a rather cheap valuation: PPL-PR-C is cheaper than 82.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 98.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPL-PR-C, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- PPL-PR-C has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. PPL-PR-C.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.47%, PPL-PR-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.07, PPL-PR-C pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PPL-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PPL-PR-C has a limited annual growth rate of 1.82%.
- PPL-PR-C has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- PPL-PR-C has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
5.3 Sustainability
- 114.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PPL-PR-C. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- PPL-PR-C's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
PPL-PR-C.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP
TSX:PPL-PR-C (4/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25.03
-0.02 (-0.06%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.01 | ||
| P/S | 1.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.41 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | 1.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.54 |
| 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 | 0.81 |
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP / PPL-PR-C.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PPL-PR-C.CA.
What is the valuation status of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP (PPL-PR-C.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP (PPL-PR-C.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of PPL-PR-C stock?
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP (PPL-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP (PPL-PR-C.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP (PPL-PR-C.CA) is 9.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
How financially healthy is PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP?
The financial health rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP (PPL-PR-C.CA) is 3 / 10.