PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 4.302 PERP (PPL-PR-I.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:PPL-PR-I • CA7063278062
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This PPL-PR-I.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PPL-PR-I.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PPL-PR-I was profitable.
- In the past year PPL-PR-I had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years PPL-PR-I 4 years were profitable.
- PPL-PR-I had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- PPL-PR-I has a Return On Assets of 4.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPL-PR-I outperforms 81.65% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PR-I has a Return On Equity of 9.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL-PR-I outperforms 79.82% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PR-I has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPL-PR-I outperforms 88.99% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PPL-PR-I is in line with the industry average of 6.78%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.98%) for PPL-PR-I 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% |
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 20.35%, PPL-PR-I belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPL-PR-I has grown nicely.
- PPL-PR-I has a Operating Margin of 36.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPL-PR-I outperforms 91.28% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PR-I's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PPL-PR-I has a Gross Margin of 42.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL-PR-I outperforms 70.64% of its industry peers.
- PPL-PR-I's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 36.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.35% | ||
| GM | 42.32% |
2. PPL-PR-I.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PPL-PR-I is still creating some value.
- PPL-PR-I has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, PPL-PR-I has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for PPL-PR-I is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- PPL-PR-I has an Altman-Z score of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PR-I is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- PPL-PR-I has a Altman-Z score (0.84) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PPL-PR-I is 5.21, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PPL-PR-I, 5.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.21, PPL-PR-I belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that PPL-PR-I is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of PPL-PR-I (0.71) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.84 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.53 indicates that PPL-PR-I may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- PPL-PR-I's Current ratio of 0.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PR-I is outperformed by 67.43% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that PPL-PR-I may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.41, PPL-PR-I is doing worse than 69.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
3. PPL-PR-I.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PPL-PR-I have decreased strongly by -14.89% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.52% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, PPL-PR-I 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.
3.2 Future
- PPL-PR-I is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.40% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PPL-PR-I will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.73% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. PPL-PR-I.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.93 indicates a reasonable valuation of PPL-PR-I.
- 76.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPL-PR-I, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.61, PPL-PR-I is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.09 indicates a reasonable valuation of PPL-PR-I.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPL-PR-I is valued a bit cheaper than 76.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPL-PR-I is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- PPL-PR-I's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPL-PR-I is cheaper than 79.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- 95.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPL-PR-I, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of PPL-PR-I may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. PPL-PR-I.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PPL-PR-I has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.27%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.47, PPL-PR-I pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PPL-PR-I pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.27% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PPL-PR-I has a limited annual growth rate of 2.11%.
- PPL-PR-I has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of PPL-PR-I decreased recently.
5.3 Sustainability
- 108.16% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PPL-PR-I. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of PPL-PR-I is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
PPL-PR-I.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 4.302 PERP
TSX:PPL-PR-I (12/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.27% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.09 | ||
| P/S | 1.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.34 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | 1.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.1 |
| 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% |
| 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 | 0.84 |
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 4.302 PERP / PPL-PR-I.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PPL-PR-I stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PPL-PR-I.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 4.302 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 4.302 PERP (PPL-PR-I.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 4.302 PERP?
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 4.302 PERP (PPL-PR-I.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PPL-PR-I stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 4.302 PERP (PPL-PR-I.CA) is 8.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.85.
How sustainable is the dividend of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 4.302 PERP (PPL-PR-I.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 4.302 PERP (PPL-PR-I.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 108.16%.