PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.814 PERP (PPL-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:PPL-PR-E - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA7063271117 - Currency: CAD
PPL-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While PPL-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. PPL-PR-E has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PPL-PR-E had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PPL-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
PPL-PR-E had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years PPL-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PPL-PR-E has a better Return On Assets (4.99%) than 80.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.14%, PPL-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.42% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PR-E's Return On Invested Capital of 7.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PR-E outperforms 79.72% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-E had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.98%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.33%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.98%) for PPL-PR-E is below the current ROIC(7.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.99% | ||
| ROE | 10.14% | ||
| ROIC | 7.38% |
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-E (21.92%) is better than 80.66% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-E's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PPL-PR-E's Operating Margin of 37.52% is amongst the best of the industry. PPL-PR-E outperforms 85.85% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-E's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PPL-PR-E (43.24%) is better than 65.57% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-E's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 37.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.92% | ||
| GM | 43.24% |
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) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PPL-PR-E is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PPL-PR-E has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PPL-PR-E has more shares outstanding
PPL-PR-E has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.88, we must say that PPL-PR-E is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of PPL-PR-E (0.88) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PPL-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.91. This is a neutral value as PPL-PR-E would need 4.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PPL-PR-E's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PR-E outperforms 73.11% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating PPL-PR-E is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.69, PPL-PR-E perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC7.83%
2.3 Liquidity
PPL-PR-E has a Current Ratio of 0.64. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PR-E is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PPL-PR-E has a worse Current ratio (0.64) than 69.81% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that PPL-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.52, PPL-PR-E is doing worse than 71.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PPL-PR-E have decreased by -1.29% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.52% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.89% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, PPL-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.42% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.29%
EPS 3Y14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.52%
EPS Q2Q%9.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%48.18%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.90% on average over the next years.
PPL-PR-E is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.51%
EPS Next 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.23%
EPS Next 5Y6.9%
Revenue Next Year9.26%
Revenue Next 2Y4.85%
Revenue Next 3Y3.17%
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
PPL-PR-E is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.17.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPL-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PPL-PR-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.65, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
PPL-PR-E is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.54.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPL-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PPL-PR-E to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.27), we can say PPL-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PPL-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
92.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPL-PR-E, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PPL-PR-E does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of PPL-PR-E may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.37%, PPL-PR-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PPL-PR-E's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.21. PPL-PR-E pays more dividend than 80.66% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PR-E's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.37% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PPL-PR-E has a limited annual growth rate of 2.11%.
PPL-PR-E has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of PPL-PR-E decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
97.64% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PPL-PR-E. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PPL-PR-E is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP97.64%
EPS Next 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.23%
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.814 PERP
TSX:PPL-PR-E (6/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.08
-0.11 (-0.44%)
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 Cap14.57B
Analysts78.18
Price Target30.96 (23.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.37% |
Yearly Dividend2.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
DP97.64%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.36%
Max EPS beat(2)8.17%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.44%
Max EPS beat(4)8.17%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)1.62%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)26.32%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)15.4%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)19.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)34.95%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)34.95%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.88%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.69%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.51%
PT rev (1m)10.25%
PT rev (3m)16.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.54 | ||
| P/S | 1.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.03 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 1.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.91 |
EPS(TTM)3.07
EY12.24%
EPS(NY)3.33
Fwd EY13.26%
FCF(TTM)4.6
FCFY18.36%
OCF(TTM)6.23
OCFY24.83%
SpS13.99
BVpS30.25
TBVpS19.06
PEG (NY)1.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.99% | ||
| ROE | 10.14% | ||
| ROCE | 9.1% | ||
| ROIC | 7.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.22% | ||
| OM | 37.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.92% | ||
| GM | 43.24% | ||
| FCFM | 32.92% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.91 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 150.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.88 |
F-Score4
WACC7.83%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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)-1.29%
EPS 3Y14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.52%
EPS Q2Q%9.59%
EPS Next Y4.51%
EPS Next 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.23%
EPS Next 5Y6.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%48.18%
Revenue Next Year9.26%
Revenue Next 2Y4.85%
Revenue Next 3Y3.17%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%
EBIT growth 1Y23.19%
EBIT growth 3Y3.82%
EBIT growth 5Y6.33%
EBIT Next Year36.53%
EBIT Next 3Y13.23%
EBIT Next 5Y10.01%
FCF growth 1Y23.33%
FCF growth 3Y4.28%
FCF growth 5Y20.56%
OCF growth 1Y32.43%
OCF growth 3Y6.64%
OCF growth 5Y4.89%