CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CPK • US1653031088

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This CPK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CPK Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CPK had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CPK had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CPK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CPK had a positive operating cash flow.
CPK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCPK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

  • CPK has a Return On Assets (3.51%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CPK has a Return On Equity (8.78%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CPK has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPK outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • CPK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.68%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.19%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.68%) for CPK is below the current ROIC(5.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.51%
ROE 8.78%
ROIC 5.18%
ROA(3y)3.16%
ROA(5y)3.49%
ROE(3y)8.1%
ROE(5y)9.17%
ROIC(3y)4.68%
ROIC(5y)4.8%
CPK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCPK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • CPK's Profit Margin of 15.09% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPK outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • CPK's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • CPK's Operating Margin of 27.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPK outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPK has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 68.66%, CPK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPK has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.65%
PM (TTM) 15.09%
GM 68.66%
OM growth 3Y9.6%
OM growth 5Y3.69%
PM growth 3Y4.57%
PM growth 5Y0.59%
GM growth 3Y3.61%
GM growth 5Y-0.88%
CPK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCPK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. CPK Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CPK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CPK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • CPK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CPK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CPK Yearly Shares OutstandingCPK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
CPK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCPK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.32, we must say that CPK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of CPK (1.32) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
  • CPK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93. This is a neutral value indicating CPK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CPK has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.93) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.32
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC7.06%
CPK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCPK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CPK has a Current Ratio of 0.45. This is a bad value and indicates that CPK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.45, CPK is not doing good in the industry: 86.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • CPK has a Quick Ratio of 0.45. This is a bad value and indicates that CPK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.39, CPK is doing worse than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.45
Quick Ratio 0.39
CPK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCPK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. CPK Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CPK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.47%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, CPK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.22% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, CPK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 18.14% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CPK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.47%
EPS 3Y5.8%
EPS 5Y7.22%
EPS Q2Q%20.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.14%
Revenue growth 3Y10.96%
Revenue growth 5Y13.76%
Sales Q2Q%20.42%

3.2 Future

  • CPK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.88% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.46% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.1%
EPS Next 2Y11.42%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
EPS Next 5Y8.88%
Revenue Next Year14.28%
Revenue Next 2Y9.73%
Revenue Next 3Y8.41%
Revenue Next 5Y7.46%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • 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.
CPK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCPK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CPK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCPK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. CPK Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.84 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CPK.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPK indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CPK is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CPK to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.79), we can say CPK is valued slightly cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.93, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CPK.
  • CPK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CPK is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPK to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.88), we can say CPK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.84
Fwd PE 18.93
CPK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPK indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CPK is more expensive than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.74
CPK Per share dataCPK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of CPK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.06
PEG (5Y)2.89
EPS Next 2Y11.42%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%

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5. CPK Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.15%, CPK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, CPK's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 86.67% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than CPK!
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, CPK has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.15%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CPK grows each year by 10.08%, which is quite nice.
  • CPK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • CPK has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.08%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years34
CPK Yearly Dividends per shareCPK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 43.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPK. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • CPK's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.26%
EPS Next 2Y11.42%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
CPK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCPK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M -200M
CPK Dividend Payout.CPK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CPK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CPK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP

NYSE:CPK (4/22/2026, 8:17:17 PM)

After market: 124.64 0 (0%)

124.64

+0.2 (+0.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners91.48%
Inst Owner Change0.21%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change2.17%
Market Cap2.99B
Revenue(TTM)930.00M
Net Income(TTM)140.30M
Analysts80
Price Target151.73 (21.73%)
Short Float %2.66%
Short Ratio4.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.15%
Yearly Dividend2.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.08%
DP43.26%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.07%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.33%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.07%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.67%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.09%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.73%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.06%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)28.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)22.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)34.47%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)19.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)34.47%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.88%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.68%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.23%
PT rev (1m)0.42%
PT rev (3m)0.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.84
Fwd PE 18.93
P/S 3.22
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 12.79
P/B 1.87
P/tB 2.77
EV/EBITDA 12.74
EPS(TTM)5.98
EY4.8%
EPS(NY)6.58
Fwd EY5.28%
FCF(TTM)-8.96
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)9.74
OCFY7.82%
SpS38.77
BVpS66.63
TBVpS44.93
PEG (NY)2.06
PEG (5Y)2.89
Graham Number94.6854 (-24.03%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.51%
ROE 8.78%
ROCE 7.42%
ROIC 5.18%
ROICexc 5.18%
ROICexgc 6.05%
OM 27.65%
PM (TTM) 15.09%
GM 68.66%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.16%
ROA(5y)3.49%
ROE(3y)8.1%
ROE(5y)9.17%
ROIC(3y)4.68%
ROIC(5y)4.8%
ROICexc(3y)4.68%
ROICexc(5y)4.81%
ROICexgc(3y)5.55%
ROICexgc(5y)5.39%
ROCE(3y)6.77%
ROCE(5y)7.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.69%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.29%
OM growth 3Y9.6%
OM growth 5Y3.69%
PM growth 3Y4.57%
PM growth 5Y0.59%
GM growth 3Y3.61%
GM growth 5Y-0.88%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.26
Cap/Depr 489.2%
Cap/Sales 48.24%
Interest Coverage 3.51
Cash Conversion 67%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.45
Quick Ratio 0.39
Altman-Z 1.32
F-Score6
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)439.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)360.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)40.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)34.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.47%
EPS 3Y5.8%
EPS 5Y7.22%
EPS Q2Q%20.62%
EPS Next Y10.1%
EPS Next 2Y11.42%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
EPS Next 5Y8.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.14%
Revenue growth 3Y10.96%
Revenue growth 5Y13.76%
Sales Q2Q%20.42%
Revenue Next Year14.28%
Revenue Next 2Y9.73%
Revenue Next 3Y8.41%
Revenue Next 5Y7.46%
EBIT growth 1Y10.72%
EBIT growth 3Y21.62%
EBIT growth 5Y17.95%
EBIT Next Year47.69%
EBIT Next 3Y20.48%
EBIT Next 5Y15.77%
FCF growth 1Y-85.42%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-2.38%
OCF growth 3Y13.73%
OCF growth 5Y8.02%

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP / CPK Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CPK stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CPK.


What is the valuation status for CPK stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


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The financial health rating of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) is 1 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CPK stock?

The dividend rating of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.26%.