PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP (PPL-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:PPL-PR-C • CA7063274004
25.04 CAD
+0.09 (+0.36%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall PPL-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PPL-PR-C against 216 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. PPL-PR-C scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. PPL-PR-C scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- PPL-PR-C had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year PPL-PR-C had a positive cash flow from operations.
- PPL-PR-C had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- 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 4.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPL-PR-C outperforms 82.52% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of PPL-PR-C (9.59%) is better than 81.55% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.22%, PPL-PR-C belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPL-PR-C had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.98%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.50%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.98%) for PPL-PR-C 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-C (20.35%) is better than 86.41% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PR-C's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PPL-PR-C has a better Operating Margin (36.59%) than 92.72% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PR-C's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PPL-PR-C has a better Gross Margin (42.32%) than 71.84% 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 | 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PPL-PR-C is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PPL-PR-C has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for PPL-PR-C has been increased compared to 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 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PR-C is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- PPL-PR-C has a Altman-Z score (0.84) which is in line with its industry peers.
- PPL-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.21. This is a neutral value as PPL-PR-C would need 5.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- PPL-PR-C has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.21) than 80.10% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating PPL-PR-C is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- PPL-PR-C has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PPL-PR-C outperforms 47.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.84 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC7.2%
2.3 Liquidity
- PPL-PR-C has a Current Ratio of 0.53. 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 (0.53) than 66.50% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that PPL-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.41, PPL-PR-C is doing worse than 68.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- PPL-PR-C shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.89%.
- Measured over the past years, PPL-PR-C shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.52% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, PPL-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.96% in the last year.
- 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
- PPL-PR-C is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.95% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PPL-PR-C will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.89%
EPS Next 2Y-3.01%
EPS Next 3Y0.74%
EPS Next 5Y5.95%
Revenue Next Year3.51%
Revenue Next 2Y3.69%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
Revenue Next 5Y1.8%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- PPL-PR-C is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.94.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PPL-PR-C indicates a rather cheap valuation: PPL-PR-C is cheaper than 80.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PPL-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say PPL-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.87, the valuation of PPL-PR-C can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPL-PR-C is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. PPL-PR-C is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- PPL-PR-C's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PPL-PR-C is cheaper than 80.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PPL-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.15% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PPL-PR-C has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.01%
EPS Next 3Y0.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- PPL-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.01%, which is a nice return.
- PPL-PR-C's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.01.
- PPL-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.01% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PPL-PR-C has a limited annual growth rate of 2.11%.
- PPL-PR-C has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of PPL-PR-C 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-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.
DP108.16%
EPS Next 2Y-3.01%
EPS Next 3Y0.74%
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP / PPL-PR-C.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP?
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP (PPL-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PPL-PR-C stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP (PPL-PR-C.CA) is 8.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.86.
What is the expected EPS growth for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP (PPL-PR-C.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.019 PERP (PPL-PR-C.CA) is expected to decline by -8.89% in the next year.