ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 5.08 PERP (ALA-PR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ALA-PR-B - CA0213613080
24.98 CAD
+0.01 (+0.04%)
Taking everything into account, ALA-PR-B scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ALA-PR-B was compared to 6 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. ALA-PR-B scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ALA-PR-B has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ALA-PR-B had positive earnings in the past year.
ALA-PR-B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ALA-PR-B has always been profitable.
ALA-PR-B had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.08%, ALA-PR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ALA-PR-B has a Return On Equity of 9.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALA-PR-B outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.39%, ALA-PR-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ALA-PR-B is significantly below the industry average of 10.35%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.39%) for ALA-PR-B 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% |
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)1.99%
ROE(3y)6.76%
ROE(5y)6.1%
ROIC(3y)3.44%
ROIC(5y)3.31%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ALA-PR-B (6.07%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
ALA-PR-B's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ALA-PR-B has a better Operating Margin (9.88%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALA-PR-B has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of ALA-PR-B (27.70%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
ALA-PR-B'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% |
OM growth 3Y-1.16%
OM growth 5Y32.51%
PM growth 3Y28.76%
PM growth 5Y-19.79%
GM growth 3Y-1.26%
GM growth 5Y-8.77%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ALA-PR-B has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALA-PR-B has more shares outstanding
ALA-PR-B has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ALA-PR-B has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ALA-PR-B has an Altman-Z score of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that ALA-PR-B is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ALA-PR-B (0.93) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
ALA-PR-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 1624.33. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ALA-PR-B would need 1624.33 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ALA-PR-B has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1624.33) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
ALA-PR-B 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-B (1.08) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1624.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC5.47%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that ALA-PR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ALA-PR-B's Current ratio of 0.96 is amongst the best of the industry. ALA-PR-B outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that ALA-PR-B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ALA-PR-B has a better Quick ratio (0.74) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.45% over the past year.
ALA-PR-B shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.25% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ALA-PR-B shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.65% in the last year.
ALA-PR-B shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.77% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.45%
EPS 3Y7.19%
EPS 5Y13.25%
EPS Q2Q%92.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.65%
Revenue growth 3Y5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y17.77%
Sales Q2Q%2.49%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ALA-PR-B will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.17% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.46% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.45%
EPS Next 2Y5.69%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
EPS Next 5Y0.17%
Revenue Next Year0.62%
Revenue Next 2Y2.75%
Revenue Next 3Y3.46%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.81 indicates a reasonable valuation of ALA-PR-B.
ALA-PR-B's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ALA-PR-B is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
ALA-PR-B's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
ALA-PR-B is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.26.
87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALA-PR-B, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.56. ALA-PR-B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ALA-PR-B indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ALA-PR-B is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ALA-PR-B is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1246.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ALA-PR-B does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
ALA-PR-B has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y5.69%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ALA-PR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.92%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.06, ALA-PR-B has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, ALA-PR-B pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ALA-PR-B has a limited annual growth rate of 0.74%.
ALA-PR-B has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ALA-PR-B has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.74%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
49.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALA-PR-B. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of ALA-PR-B is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP49.55%
EPS Next 2Y5.69%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
TSX:ALA-PR-B (9/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.98
+0.01 (+0.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.48B
Revenue(TTM)12.83B
Net Income(TTM)779.00M
Analysts74.67
Price Target26.07 (4.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.74%
DP49.55%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.52%
Max EPS beat(2)14.8%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)18.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.52%
Max EPS beat(4)54.51%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)17.55%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)8.71%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)13.56%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.03%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.03%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.46%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)11.75%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)38.43%
PT rev (1m)-1.3%
PT rev (3m)2.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)15.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.26 | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 1246.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.92 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | 2.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.58 |
EPS(TTM)2.31
EY9.25%
EPS(NY)2.44
Fwd EY9.75%
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY0.08%
OCF(TTM)5.08
OCFY20.33%
SpS42.85
BVpS28.78
TBVpS10.32
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)0.82
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| 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% |
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)1.99%
ROE(3y)6.76%
ROE(5y)6.1%
ROIC(3y)3.44%
ROIC(5y)3.31%
ROICexc(3y)3.46%
ROICexc(5y)3.32%
ROICexgc(3y)4.67%
ROICexgc(5y)4.54%
ROCE(3y)4.43%
ROCE(5y)4.26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y46.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.67%
ROICexc growth 5Y47.33%
OM growth 3Y-1.16%
OM growth 5Y32.51%
PM growth 3Y28.76%
PM growth 5Y-19.79%
GM growth 3Y-1.26%
GM growth 5Y-8.77%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| 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 |
F-Score6
WACC5.47%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)241.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)224.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.6%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.45%
EPS 3Y7.19%
EPS 5Y13.25%
EPS Q2Q%92.86%
EPS Next Y4.45%
EPS Next 2Y5.69%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
EPS Next 5Y0.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.65%
Revenue growth 3Y5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y17.77%
Sales Q2Q%2.49%
Revenue Next Year0.62%
Revenue Next 2Y2.75%
Revenue Next 3Y3.46%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y42.15%
EBIT growth 3Y4.37%
EBIT growth 5Y56.06%
EBIT Next Year42.66%
EBIT Next 3Y16.67%
EBIT Next 5Y10.8%
FCF growth 1Y100.83%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y420.89%
OCF growth 3Y27.73%
OCF growth 5Y19.91%
ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 5.08 PERP / ALA-PR-B.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ALA-PR-B.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 5.08 PERP (ALA-PR-B.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 5.08 PERP (ALA-PR-B.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 5.08 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 5.08 PERP (ALA-PR-B.CA) is 10.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
What is the expected EPS growth for ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 5.08 PERP (ALA-PR-B.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALTAGAS LTD - ALACN 5.08 PERP (ALA-PR-B.CA) is expected to grow by 4.45% in the next year.