ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:AQN-PR-A - CA0158573034
24.9 CAD
+0.1 (+0.4%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to AQN-PR-A. AQN-PR-A was compared to 20 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. Both the profitability and financial health of AQN-PR-A have multiple concerns. AQN-PR-A is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AQN-PR-A was profitable.
AQN-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years AQN-PR-A reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years AQN-PR-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.27%, AQN-PR-A is doing worse than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AQN-PR-A has a worse Return On Equity (-0.80%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AQN-PR-A (2.88%) is worse than 85.00% of its industry peers.
AQN-PR-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.15%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.84%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.15%) for AQN-PR-A is below the current ROIC(2.88%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.27% | ||
| ROE | -0.8% | ||
| ROIC | 2.88% |
ROA(3y)-3.11%
ROA(5y)-0.39%
ROE(3y)-11.12%
ROE(5y)-2.83%
ROIC(3y)2.15%
ROIC(5y)2.11%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of AQN-PR-A (21.55%) is worse than 85.00% of its industry peers.
AQN-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of AQN-PR-A (73.94%) is worse than 65.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AQN-PR-A has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 73.94% |
OM growth 3Y3.93%
OM growth 5Y-3.09%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.98%
GM growth 5Y0.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AQN-PR-A is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AQN-PR-A has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for AQN-PR-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AQN-PR-A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
AQN-PR-A has an Altman-Z score of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that AQN-PR-A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of AQN-PR-A (0.90) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
AQN-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
AQN-PR-A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. AQN-PR-A outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC6.72%
2.3 Liquidity
AQN-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that AQN-PR-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.23, AQN-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AQN-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that AQN-PR-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AQN-PR-A has a Quick ratio (1.03) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AQN-PR-A shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -29.79%.
Measured over the past years, AQN-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.38% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, AQN-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -23.92% in the last year.
AQN-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.79%
EPS 3Y-19.53%
EPS 5Y-10.38%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.92%
Revenue growth 3Y0.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%1.66%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AQN-PR-A will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.09% on average per year.
AQN-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y-15.04%
EPS Next 2Y-0.53%
EPS Next 3Y5.89%
EPS Next 5Y4.09%
Revenue Next Year-10.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.85%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.19%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%
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 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 54.13 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AQN-PR-A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AQN-PR-A indicates a rather expensive valuation: AQN-PR-A more expensive than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AQN-PR-A is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.65, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 48.28, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AQN-PR-A.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AQN-PR-A is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
AQN-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 34.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 54.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AQN-PR-A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. AQN-PR-A is more expensive than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.53%
EPS Next 3Y5.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.35%, AQN-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.60, AQN-PR-A's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than AQN-PR-A!
AQN-PR-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.35% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AQN-PR-A has a limited annual growth rate of 0.06%.
AQN-PR-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
AQN-PR-A has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.06%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
AQN-PR-A has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
AQN-PR-A's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-569.86%
EPS Next 2Y-0.53%
EPS Next 3Y5.89%
ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP
TSX:AQN-PR-A (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.9
+0.1 (+0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.13B
Revenue(TTM)2.39B
Net Income(TTM)-37.22M
Analysts68.33
Price Target19.3 (-22.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.35% |
Yearly Dividend0.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.06%
DP-569.86%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)17.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.69%
Max EPS beat(2)35.61%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)12.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.74%
Max EPS beat(4)42.17%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)5.61%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.98%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.66%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.82%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.31%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.75%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.49%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.59%
PT rev (1m)-10.68%
PT rev (3m)-3.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 54.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.28 | ||
| P/S | 5.69 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 29.16 | ||
| P/B | 2.92 | ||
| P/tB | 4.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.84 |
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY1.85%
EPS(NY)0.52
Fwd EY2.07%
FCF(TTM)-0.66
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.85
OCFY3.43%
SpS4.38
BVpS8.52
TBVpS5.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.27% | ||
| ROE | -0.8% | ||
| ROCE | 4% | ||
| ROIC | 2.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.25% | ||
| OM | 21.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 73.94% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-3.11%
ROA(5y)-0.39%
ROE(3y)-11.12%
ROE(5y)-2.83%
ROIC(3y)2.15%
ROIC(5y)2.11%
ROICexc(3y)2.16%
ROICexc(5y)2.12%
ROICexgc(3y)2.37%
ROICexgc(5y)2.33%
ROCE(3y)2.99%
ROCE(5y)2.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.63%
OM growth 3Y3.93%
OM growth 5Y-3.09%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.98%
GM growth 5Y0.16%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 208.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 34.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.49 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
F-Score4
WACC6.72%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)213.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)245.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)39.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)45.08%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.79%
EPS 3Y-19.53%
EPS 5Y-10.38%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
EPS Next Y-15.04%
EPS Next 2Y-0.53%
EPS Next 3Y5.89%
EPS Next 5Y4.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.92%
Revenue growth 3Y0.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%1.66%
Revenue Next Year-10.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.85%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.19%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.87%
EBIT growth 3Y4.45%
EBIT growth 5Y4.06%
EBIT Next Year40.67%
EBIT Next 3Y19.82%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-47.31%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-27.45%
OCF growth 3Y45.17%
OCF growth 5Y-4.65%
ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP / AQN-PR-A.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AQN-PR-A stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to AQN-PR-A.CA.
What is the valuation status for AQN-PR-A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP?
ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA) is 54.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.92.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA) is expected to decline by -15.04% in the next year.