ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 3.06 PERP (ALA-PR-A.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:ALA-PR-A • CA0213612090
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This ALA-PR-A.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ALA-PR-A.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ALA-PR-A was profitable.
- In the past year ALA-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years ALA-PR-A has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years ALA-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.08%, ALA-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALA-PR-A has a Return On Equity of 9.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALA-PR-A outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- ALA-PR-A has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.39%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALA-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 5.41%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.39%) for ALA-PR-A is above the 3 year average (3.44%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.08% | ||
| ROE | 9.04% | ||
| ROIC | 4.39% |
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of ALA-PR-A (6.07%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALA-PR-A has declined.
- ALA-PR-A has a better Operating Margin (9.88%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALA-PR-A has grown nicely.
- ALA-PR-A has a Gross Margin (27.70%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ALA-PR-A's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.07% | ||
| GM | 27.7% |
2. ALA-PR-A.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALA-PR-A is destroying value.
- ALA-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ALA-PR-A has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for ALA-PR-A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.93, we must say that ALA-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- ALA-PR-A has a Altman-Z score of 0.93. This is in the better half of the industry: ALA-PR-A outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ALA-PR-A is 1624.33, which is on the high side as it means it would take ALA-PR-A, 1624.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- ALA-PR-A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1624.33. This is in the better half of the industry: ALA-PR-A outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- ALA-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of ALA-PR-A (1.08) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1624.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.93 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that ALA-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 0.96, ALA-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that ALA-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- ALA-PR-A has a Quick ratio of 0.74. This is in the better half of the industry: ALA-PR-A outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. ALA-PR-A.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.45% over the past year.
- ALA-PR-A shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.25% yearly.
- ALA-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.65%.
- Measured over the past years, ALA-PR-A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.77% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- ALA-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.17% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ALA-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.46% on average per year.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. ALA-PR-A.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- ALA-PR-A is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.82.
- ALA-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ALA-PR-A is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ALA-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.17), we can say ALA-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.27, the valuation of ALA-PR-A can be described as very reasonable.
- ALA-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ALA-PR-A is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALA-PR-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ALA-PR-A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ALA-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1247.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ALA-PR-A does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of ALA-PR-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. ALA-PR-A.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ALA-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.98%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.16, ALA-PR-A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, ALA-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.98% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ALA-PR-A has a limited annual growth rate of 0.74%.
- ALA-PR-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- ALA-PR-A has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
5.3 Sustainability
- ALA-PR-A pays out 49.55% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of ALA-PR-A is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
ALA-PR-A.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.98% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.27 | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 1247.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.92 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | 2.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.58 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.08% | ||
| ROE | 9.04% | ||
| ROCE | 5.59% | ||
| ROIC | 4.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.91% | ||
| OM | 9.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.07% | ||
| GM | 27.7% | ||
| FCFM | 0.05% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1624.33 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 305.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 0.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.93 |
ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 3.06 PERP / ALA-PR-A.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 3.06 PERP (ALA-PR-A.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ALA-PR-A.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 3.06 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 3.06 PERP (ALA-PR-A.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 3.06 PERP (ALA-PR-A.CA) stock?
ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 3.06 PERP (ALA-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 3.06 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 3.06 PERP (ALA-PR-A.CA) is 10.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
Is the dividend of ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 3.06 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 3.06 PERP (ALA-PR-A.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.55%.