PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.605 PERP (PPL-PR-Q.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:PPL-PR-Q - CA7063278146
25.15 CAD
+0.05 (+0.2%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PPL-PR-Q. PPL-PR-Q was compared to 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While PPL-PR-Q has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. PPL-PR-Q may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PPL-PR-Q had positive earnings in the past year.
PPL-PR-Q had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
PPL-PR-Q had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
PPL-PR-Q had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.60%, PPL-PR-Q is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.59%, PPL-PR-Q is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.36% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.22%, PPL-PR-Q belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PPL-PR-Q is in line with the industry average of 6.73%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.98%) for PPL-PR-Q 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
PPL-PR-Q has a better Profit Margin (20.35%) than 82.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPL-PR-Q has grown nicely.
PPL-PR-Q has a Operating Margin of 36.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPL-PR-Q outperforms 88.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPL-PR-Q has grown nicely.
PPL-PR-Q's Gross Margin of 42.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PR-Q outperforms 68.40% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-Q'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% |
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-Q has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
PPL-PR-Q has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PPL-PR-Q has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PPL-PR-Q has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.84, we must say that PPL-PR-Q is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of PPL-PR-Q (0.84) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PPL-PR-Q has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.21. This is a neutral value as PPL-PR-Q would need 5.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PPL-PR-Q has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.21) than 78.77% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that PPL-PR-Q is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PPL-PR-Q's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PR-Q outperforms 43.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.84 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.31%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.53 indicates that PPL-PR-Q may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PPL-PR-Q has a Current ratio of 0.53. This is in the lower half of the industry: PPL-PR-Q underperforms 72.17% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that PPL-PR-Q may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PPL-PR-Q has a worse Quick ratio (0.41) than 75.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PPL-PR-Q have decreased strongly by -14.89% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PPL-PR-Q shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.52% on average per year.
PPL-PR-Q shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.96%.
PPL-PR-Q shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.42% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, PPL-PR-Q will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.45% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.27% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.51%
EPS Next 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
EPS Next 5Y10.45%
Revenue Next Year7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y7.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.27%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.98, the valuation of PPL-PR-Q can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPL-PR-Q is valued a bit cheaper than 74.06% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.45. PPL-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.12, the valuation of PPL-PR-Q can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPL-PR-Q is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. PPL-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
75.94% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPL-PR-Q, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
PPL-PR-Q's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PPL-PR-Q is cheaper than 91.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of PPL-PR-Q may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.23%, PPL-PR-Q is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PPL-PR-Q's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.74.
PPL-PR-Q's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.23% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PPL-PR-Q has a limited annual growth rate of 2.11%.
PPL-PR-Q has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PPL-PR-Q has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
108.16% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PPL-PR-Q. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PPL-PR-Q's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP108.16%
EPS Next 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.605 PERP
TSX:PPL-PR-Q (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.15
+0.05 (+0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners63.71%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.61B
Revenue(TTM)8.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts76.36
Price Target28.57 (13.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.23% |
Yearly Dividend2.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
DP108.16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-17.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.88%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.58%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.88%
Max EPS beat(4)8.17%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-1%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.14%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)12.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)-9.09%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)34.95%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.06%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.38%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.35%
PT rev (1m)6.12%
PT rev (3m)-1.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.12 | ||
| P/S | 1.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.86 | ||
| P/tB | 1.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY11.13%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY12.31%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY17.46%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY22.87%
SpS13.79
BVpS29.27
TBVpS18.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number42.94
Profitability
| 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% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.14%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| 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 |
F-Score7
WACC7.31%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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)-14.89%
EPS 3Y14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.52%
EPS Q2Q%-28.33%
EPS Next Y-1.51%
EPS Next 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
EPS Next 5Y10.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%-2.87%
Revenue Next Year7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y7.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.27%
EBIT growth 1Y8.96%
EBIT growth 3Y3.82%
EBIT growth 5Y6.33%
EBIT Next Year34.71%
EBIT Next 3Y12.48%
EBIT Next 5Y9.79%
FCF growth 1Y22.29%
FCF growth 3Y4.28%
FCF growth 5Y20.56%
OCF growth 1Y25.73%
OCF growth 3Y6.64%
OCF growth 5Y4.89%
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.605 PERP / PPL-PR-Q.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.605 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PPL-PR-Q.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.605 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.605 PERP (PPL-PR-Q.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of PPL-PR-Q stock?
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.605 PERP (PPL-PR-Q.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PPL-PR-Q stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.605 PERP (PPL-PR-Q.CA) is expected to decline by -1.51% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.605 PERP (PPL-PR-Q.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 6.605 PERP (PPL-PR-Q.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 108.16%.