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.
  • In the past 5 years CPK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • With a Return On Assets value of 3.51%, CPK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CPK's Return On Equity of 8.78% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPK outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
  • CPK's Return On Invested Capital of 5.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPK outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPK is in line with the industry average of 6.13%.
  • 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 has a Profit Margin of 15.09%. This is in the better half 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 has a better Operating Margin (27.65%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPK has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of CPK (68.66%) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPK is destroying value.
  • CPK has more shares outstanding than it did 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 1.35, we must say that CPK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.35, CPK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CPK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93. This is a neutral value indicating CPK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.93, CPK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.35
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC7.05%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.45 indicates that CPK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CPK's Current ratio of 0.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPK is outperformed by 86.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.39 indicates that CPK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.39, CPK is not doing good in the industry: 86.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.47% over the past year.
  • CPK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.22% yearly.
  • CPK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 18.14%.
  • CPK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.76% yearly.
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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CPK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.81%
EPS Next 2Y10.79%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
EPS Next 5Y8.88%
Revenue Next Year8.35%
Revenue Next 2Y6.79%
Revenue Next 3Y6.05%
Revenue Next 5Y7.46%

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.
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.54, CPK is valued on the expensive side.
  • CPK's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CPK is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.11, CPK is valued at the same level.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.44, 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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. CPK is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.54
Fwd PE 19.44
CPK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPK is valued expensively inside the industry as 80.00% of the companies are valued cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.03
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 CPK does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of CPK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.99
PEG (5Y)2.98
EPS Next 2Y10.79%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%

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5. CPK Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CPK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.12%.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 2.12, CPK pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 3.59. 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than CPK!
  • CPK's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.12%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CPK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.08%!
  • CPK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • CPK has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.08%
Div Incr Years21
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.
  • The dividend of CPK is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.26%
EPS Next 2Y10.79%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
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 (3/17/2026, 8:07:31 PM)

After market: 128.79 0 (0%)

128.79

-1.64 (-1.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners91.39%
Inst Owner Change-7.76%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change1.65%
Market Cap3.08B
Revenue(TTM)930.00M
Net Income(TTM)140.30M
Analysts80
Price Target151.09 (17.32%)
Short Float %2.88%
Short Ratio5.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.12%
Yearly Dividend2.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.08%
DP43.26%
Div Incr Years21
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)-0.17%
PT rev (3m)0.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.54
Fwd PE 19.44
P/S 3.32
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 13.19
P/B 1.93
P/tB 2.86
EV/EBITDA 13.03
EPS(TTM)5.98
EY4.64%
EPS(NY)6.63
Fwd EY5.14%
FCF(TTM)-8.98
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)9.76
OCFY7.58%
SpS38.85
BVpS66.77
TBVpS45.02
PEG (NY)1.99
PEG (5Y)2.98
Graham Number94.78
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 1.35
F-Score6
WACC7.05%
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 Y10.81%
EPS Next 2Y10.79%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
EPS Next 5Y8.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.14%
Revenue growth 3Y10.96%
Revenue growth 5Y13.76%
Sales Q2Q%20.42%
Revenue Next Year8.35%
Revenue Next 2Y6.79%
Revenue Next 3Y6.05%
Revenue Next 5Y7.46%
EBIT growth 1Y10.72%
EBIT growth 3Y21.62%
EBIT growth 5Y17.95%
EBIT Next Year44.39%
EBIT Next 3Y19.61%
EBIT Next 5Y15.66%
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 1 / 10 to CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) stock?

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) is 21.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.93.


Is the dividend of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP sustainable?

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