PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 4.684 PERP (PPL-PR-S.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:PPL-PR-S - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA7063277809 - Currency: CAD
Overall PPL-PR-S gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PPL-PR-S against 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While PPL-PR-S belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on PPL-PR-S. PPL-PR-S also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PPL-PR-S was profitable.
PPL-PR-S had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years PPL-PR-S 4 years were profitable.
PPL-PR-S had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.99%, PPL-PR-S belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.68% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.14%, PPL-PR-S is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.38%, PPL-PR-S belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.19% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PR-S had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.98%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.31%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.98%) for PPL-PR-S 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 21.92%, PPL-PR-S belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.64% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PR-S's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 37.52%, PPL-PR-S belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPL-PR-S has grown nicely.
PPL-PR-S has a Gross Margin of 43.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL-PR-S outperforms 66.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPL-PR-S has grown nicely.
| 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-S is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PPL-PR-S has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PPL-PR-S has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PPL-PR-S has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PPL-PR-S has an Altman-Z score of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PR-S is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PPL-PR-S's Altman-Z score of 0.88 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PR-S outperforms 59.42% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PPL-PR-S is 4.91, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PPL-PR-S, 4.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PPL-PR-S (4.91) is better than 72.95% of its industry peers.
PPL-PR-S has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating PPL-PR-S is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PPL-PR-S's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PPL-PR-S outperforms 42.51% of its industry peers.
| 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-S has a Current Ratio of 0.64. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PR-S is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.64, PPL-PR-S is doing worse than 67.63% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL-PR-S has a Quick Ratio of 0.64. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL-PR-S is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PPL-PR-S has a Quick ratio of 0.52. This is in the lower half of the industry: PPL-PR-S underperforms 69.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PPL-PR-S have decreased by -1.29% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PPL-PR-S shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.52% on average per year.
PPL-PR-S shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.89%.
Measured over the past years, PPL-PR-S 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
PPL-PR-S is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.34% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PPL-PR-S will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.51%
EPS Next 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.23%
EPS Next 5Y8.34%
Revenue Next Year9.26%
Revenue Next 2Y4.85%
Revenue Next 3Y3.17%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.22, the valuation of PPL-PR-S can be described as very reasonable.
74.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPL-PR-S, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.48. PPL-PR-S is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.59 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PPL-PR-S.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPL-PR-S is valued a bit cheaper than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.52, PPL-PR-S is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PPL-PR-S is valued a bit cheaper than 71.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PPL-PR-S indicates a rather cheap valuation: PPL-PR-S is cheaper than 91.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PPL-PR-S does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of PPL-PR-S may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PPL-PR-S has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.22%, which is a nice return.
PPL-PR-S's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.24. PPL-PR-S pays more dividend than 81.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, PPL-PR-S pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.22% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PPL-PR-S has a limited annual growth rate of 2.11%.
PPL-PR-S has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PPL-PR-S has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
97.64% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PPL-PR-S. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PPL-PR-S's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP97.64%
EPS Next 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.23%
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP - PPLCN 4.684 PERP
TSX:PPL-PR-S (6/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.24
+0.24 (+0.96%)
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 Cap14.66B
Analysts79.09
Price Target30.81 (22.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.22% |
Yearly Dividend2.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
DP97.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
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)0.04%
PT rev (3m)12.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-9.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.05 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 1.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.93 |
EPS(TTM)3.07
EY12.16%
EPS(NY)3.33
Fwd EY13.18%
FCF(TTM)4.6
FCFY18.24%
OCF(TTM)6.23
OCFY24.68%
SpS13.99
BVpS30.25
TBVpS19.06
PEG (NY)1.82
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 5Y8.34%
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 5Y10.22%
FCF growth 1Y23.33%
FCF growth 3Y4.28%
FCF growth 5Y20.56%
OCF growth 1Y32.43%
OCF growth 3Y6.64%
OCF growth 5Y4.89%