PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 5.953 PERP (PPL-PR-G.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:PPL-PR-G - CA7063276082
24.64 CAD
+0.03 (+0.12%)
PPL-PR-G gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 215 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While PPL-PR-G has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. PPL-PR-G is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PPL-PR-G had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PPL-PR-G had a positive cash flow from operations.
PPL-PR-G had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years PPL-PR-G always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.87%, PPL-PR-G belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.24% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PR-G has a better Return On Equity (10.12%) than 80.84% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-G has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPL-PR-G outperforms 84.58% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-G had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.98%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.99%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.98%) for PPL-PR-G 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 21.39%, PPL-PR-G belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PR-G's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PPL-PR-G (37.24%) is better than 89.72% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-G's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PPL-PR-G has a Gross Margin of 43.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL-PR-G outperforms 69.63% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-G's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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-G 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-G has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PPL-PR-G has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PPL-PR-G has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.87, we must say that PPL-PR-G is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.87, PPL-PR-G perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.14% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PR-G has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.19. This is a neutral value as PPL-PR-G would need 5.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PPL-PR-G (5.19) is better than 80.37% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-G has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating PPL-PR-G is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.75, PPL-PR-G is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.87 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC8.05%
2.3 Liquidity
PPL-PR-G has a Current Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PR-G is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PPL-PR-G has a Current ratio (0.77) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PPL-PR-G has a Quick Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PR-G is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PPL-PR-G has a Quick ratio (0.62) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PPL-PR-G shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.90%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.52% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.10% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, PPL-PR-G shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.42% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, PPL-PR-G will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.30% on average per year.
PPL-PR-G is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.21% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.30, the valuation of PPL-PR-G can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPL-PR-G is valued a bit cheaper than 75.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.13, PPL-PR-G is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.06, which indicates a very decent valuation of PPL-PR-G.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPL-PR-G is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PPL-PR-G to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.76), we can say PPL-PR-G is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PPL-PR-G is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
94.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPL-PR-G, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of PPL-PR-G 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-G is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PPL-PR-G's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.00.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, PPL-PR-G pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PPL-PR-G has a limited annual growth rate of 2.11%.
PPL-PR-G has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of PPL-PR-G decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
101.62% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PPL-PR-G. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PPL-PR-G's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP101.62%
EPS Next 2Y0.97%
EPS Next 3Y2.38%
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 5.953 PERP
TSX:PPL-PR-G (8/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.64
+0.03 (+0.12%)
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 Cap14.31B
Analysts77.27
Price Target29.49 (19.68%)
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 Years0
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)-2.11%
PT rev (3m)14.87%
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 | 8.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.06 | ||
| P/S | 1.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.14 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 1.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.94 |
EPS(TTM)2.97
EY12.05%
EPS(NY)3.06
Fwd EY12.41%
FCF(TTM)4.44
FCFY18.02%
OCF(TTM)5.95
OCFY24.13%
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
WACC8.05%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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%