ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:AQN - CA0158571053 - Common Stock
8.62 CAD
+0.05 (+0.58%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to AQN. AQN was compared to 20 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. AQN may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. AQN has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AQN was profitable.
In the past year AQN had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: AQN reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years AQN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.27%, AQN is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.80%, AQN is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.88%, AQN is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AQN is in line with the industry average of 3.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.88%) for AQN 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 has a worse Operating Margin (21.55%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AQN has declined.
AQN has a Gross Margin of 73.94%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AQN underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AQN 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
AQN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
AQN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AQN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
AQN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
AQN has an Altman-Z score of 0.33. This is a bad value and indicates that AQN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of AQN (0.33) is worse than 90.00% of its industry peers.
AQN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
AQN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. AQN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC5.81%
2.3 Liquidity
AQN has a Current Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that AQN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AQN has a Current ratio of 1.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AQN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that AQN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.03, AQN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for AQN have decreased strongly by -29.79% in the last year.
AQN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.38% yearly.
AQN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -23.92%.
Measured over the past years, AQN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.38% on average per year.
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 is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.09% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AQN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.30% on average per year.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.74, the valuation of AQN can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AQN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, AQN is valued a bit cheaper.
AQN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.71.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AQN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AQN is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AQN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AQN indicates a rather expensive valuation: AQN more expensive than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.15 |
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 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.35%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.60, AQN's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than AQN!
AQN'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 has a limited annual growth rate of 0.06%.
AQN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of AQN are negative and hence is the payout ratio. AQN will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of AQN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-569.86%
EPS Next 2Y-0.53%
EPS Next 3Y5.89%
TSX:AQN (11/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.62
+0.05 (+0.58%)
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 Cap6.62B
Revenue(TTM)2.39B
Net Income(TTM)-37.22M
Analysts68.33
Price Target6.89 (-20.07%)
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 Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)4.41%
PT rev (3m)1.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.71 | ||
| P/S | 1.97 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 1.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.15 |
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY5.34%
EPS(NY)0.52
Fwd EY5.98%
FCF(TTM)-0.66
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.85
OCFY9.91%
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 | 0.33 |
F-Score4
WACC5.81%
ROIC/WACC0.5
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 POWER & UTILITIES / AQN.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to AQN.CA.
What is the valuation status of ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN.CA) stock?
ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN.CA) is expected to decline by -15.04% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES (AQN.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -569.86%.