CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CPK - US1653031088 - Common Stock
136.01 USD
+0.03 (+0.02%)
Overall CPK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CPK against 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. While CPK is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CPK is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CPK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CPK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CPK has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CPK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CPK has a Return On Assets (3.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CPK (8.60%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.23%, CPK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
CPK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.74%. This is below the industry average of 8.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.23%) for CPK is above the 3 year average (4.74%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.45% | ||
| ROE | 8.6% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% |
ROA(3y)3.34%
ROA(5y)3.53%
ROE(3y)8.77%
ROE(5y)9.47%
ROIC(3y)4.74%
ROIC(5y)4.78%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 14.88%, CPK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
CPK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CPK has a Operating Margin of 28.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: CPK outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
CPK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 69.40%, CPK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.88% | ||
| GM | 69.4% |
OM growth 3Y8.64%
OM growth 5Y5.9%
PM growth 3Y0.95%
PM growth 5Y2.08%
GM growth 3Y2.36%
GM growth 5Y1.24%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPK is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CPK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CPK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CPK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.44, we must say that CPK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.44, CPK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
CPK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00. This is a neutral value indicating CPK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CPK has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.00) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC7.23%
2.3 Liquidity
CPK has a Current Ratio of 0.42. This is a bad value and indicates that CPK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CPK (0.42) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
CPK has a Quick Ratio of 0.42. This is a bad value and indicates that CPK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPK's Quick ratio of 0.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPK is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CPK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.60%, 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 6.26% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CPK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.39% in the last year.
CPK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.6%
EPS 3Y3.67%
EPS 5Y6.26%
EPS Q2Q%5.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.39%
Revenue growth 3Y11.36%
Revenue growth 5Y10.42%
Sales Q2Q%12.15%
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 10.24% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.25% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.44%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
EPS Next 5Y10.24%
Revenue Next Year8.97%
Revenue Next 2Y7.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.77%
Revenue Next 5Y5.25%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.07, CPK is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPK indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CPK is more expensive than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.51. CPK is around the same levels.
CPK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.06.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPK is valued a bit more expensive than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
CPK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPK indicates a rather expensive valuation: CPK more expensive than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CPK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)3.85
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%, CPK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.78, CPK's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 92.86% 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 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CPK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.78%!
CPK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CPK has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.78%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
CPK pays out 44.49% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
CPK's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP44.49%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
NYSE:CPK (11/19/2025, 2:54:26 PM)
136.01
+0.03 (+0.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.08%
Inst Owner Change1.94%
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner Change-1.05%
Market Cap3.20B
Revenue(TTM)787.20M
Net Income(TTM)128.96M
Analysts82
Price Target143.21 (5.29%)
Short Float %3.36%
Short Ratio5.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.78%
DP44.49%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.73%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.67%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)1.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.73%
Max EPS beat(4)15.07%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.96%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.78%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.09%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)10.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)17.22%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.22%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.14%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.37%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.75%
PT rev (1m)3.08%
PT rev (3m)3.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-20.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-20.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.06 | ||
| P/S | 3.69 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 15.16 | ||
| P/B | 2.14 | ||
| P/tB | 3.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.86 |
EPS(TTM)5.65
EY4.15%
EPS(NY)6.78
Fwd EY4.99%
FCF(TTM)-8.5
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.97
OCFY6.6%
SpS36.82
BVpS63.68
TBVpS41.52
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)3.85
Graham Number89.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.45% | ||
| ROE | 8.6% | ||
| ROCE | 7.55% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.14% | ||
| OM | 28.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.88% | ||
| GM | 69.4% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.34%
ROA(5y)3.53%
ROE(3y)8.77%
ROE(5y)9.47%
ROIC(3y)4.74%
ROIC(5y)4.78%
ROICexc(3y)4.75%
ROICexc(5y)4.8%
ROICexgc(3y)5.39%
ROICexgc(5y)5.24%
ROCE(3y)6.87%
ROCE(5y)7.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.97%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.9%
OM growth 3Y8.64%
OM growth 5Y5.9%
PM growth 3Y0.95%
PM growth 5Y2.08%
GM growth 3Y2.36%
GM growth 5Y1.24%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 546.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 47.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
F-Score7
WACC7.23%
ROIC/WACC0.72
Cap/Depr(3y)338.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)319.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)30.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.76%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.6%
EPS 3Y3.67%
EPS 5Y6.26%
EPS Q2Q%5.13%
EPS Next Y19.44%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
EPS Next 5Y10.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.39%
Revenue growth 3Y11.36%
Revenue growth 5Y10.42%
Sales Q2Q%12.15%
Revenue Next Year8.97%
Revenue Next 2Y7.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.77%
Revenue Next 5Y5.25%
EBIT growth 1Y23.36%
EBIT growth 3Y20.99%
EBIT growth 5Y16.94%
EBIT Next Year39.17%
EBIT Next 3Y20.35%
EBIT Next 5Y14.35%
FCF growth 1Y-753.31%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y14.75%
OCF growth 3Y16.73%
OCF growth 5Y18.37%
CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP / CPK FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CPK.
What is the valuation status of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 is the valuation of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) is 24.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.14.
How sustainable is the dividend of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) stock?
The dividend rating of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 44.49%.