ALGONQUIN PWR & UTILITY - AQNCN 6.469 PERP (AQN-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:AQN-PR-A - CA0158573034
25 CAD
+0.2 (+0.81%)
Taking everything into account, AQN-PR-A scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AQN-PR-A was compared to 21 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. Both the profitability and financial health of AQN-PR-A have multiple concerns. AQN-PR-A has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. Finally AQN-PR-A also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AQN-PR-A had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AQN-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years AQN-PR-A reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
AQN-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
AQN-PR-A has a Return On Assets of -0.27%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AQN-PR-A underperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
AQN-PR-A has a worse Return On Equity (-0.80%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.88%, AQN-PR-A is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AQN-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 3.83%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.88%) for AQN-PR-A is above the 3 year average (2.15%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
AQN-PR-A has a Operating Margin of 21.55%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AQN-PR-A underperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
AQN-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AQN-PR-A has a Gross Margin of 73.94%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AQN-PR-A underperforms 66.67% 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.
AQN-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AQN-PR-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
AQN-PR-A has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.92, we must say that AQN-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
AQN-PR-A has a better Altman-Z score (0.92) than 95.24% 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (1.33) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC6.8%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.23 indicates that AQN-PR-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AQN-PR-A (1.23) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.03, AQN-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same 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
AQN-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.09% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.30% on average over the next years.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 54.35, AQN-PR-A can be considered very expensive at the moment.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AQN-PR-A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.56, AQN-PR-A is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 48.65, AQN-PR-A can be considered very expensive at the moment.
AQN-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AQN-PR-A is more expensive than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
AQN-PR-A is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 54.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.65 |
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 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.01 |
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
AQN-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.63%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.63, AQN-PR-A pays a better dividend. On top of this AQN-PR-A pays more dividend than 95.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, AQN-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.63% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AQN-PR-A has a limited annual growth rate of 0.06%.
AQN-PR-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
The earnings of AQN-PR-A are negative and hence is the payout ratio. AQN-PR-A will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
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 (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25
+0.2 (+0.81%)
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 Cap19.20B
Revenue(TTM)2.39B
Net Income(TTM)-37.22M
Analysts68.33
Price Target19.3 (-22.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.63% |
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)2.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 54.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.65 | ||
| P/S | 5.73 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 29.38 | ||
| P/B | 2.95 | ||
| P/tB | 4.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.01 |
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY1.84%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY2.06%
FCF(TTM)-0.66
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.85
OCFY3.4%
SpS4.36
BVpS8.49
TBVpS5.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.37
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 | 0.92 |
F-Score4
WACC6.8%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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 54.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.95.
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.