CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CPK • US1653031088

137.66 USD
+0.5 (+0.36%)
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After Hours: 3/4/2026, 8:17:20 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

4

CPK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 15 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CPK has been profitable.
  • 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

  • CPK has a Return On Assets of 3.51%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPK outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of CPK (8.78%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CPK has a Return On Invested Capital (5.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPK is in line with the industry average of 6.13%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (5.18%) for CPK is above the 3 year average (4.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPK has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Operating Margin of CPK (27.65%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPK has grown nicely.
  • CPK's Gross Margin of 68.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPK outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
  • CPK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CPK has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for CPK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CPK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

  • CPK has an Altman-Z score of 1.40. This is a bad value and indicates that CPK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CPK has a Altman-Z score of 1.40. This is in the better half of the industry: CPK outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93 indicates that CPK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CPK's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.93 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPK outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.4
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC7.02%
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.
  • CPK has a worse Quick ratio (0.39) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
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.
  • 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.
  • CPK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 18.14%.
  • 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.
  • CPK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.46% yearly.
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 23.02, CPK is valued on the expensive side.
  • 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CPK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. CPK is around the same levels.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.78 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CPK.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPK is valued a bit more expensive than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CPK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.11.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.02
Fwd PE 20.78
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 more expensive than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.63
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)2.13
PEG (5Y)3.19
EPS Next 2Y10.79%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%

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5. CPK Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.00%, CPK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.56, CPK's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than CPK!
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CPK has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CPK grows each year by 10.08%, which is quite nice.
  • 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.
  • CPK's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 (3/4/2026, 8:17:20 PM)

After market: 137.66 0 (0%)

137.66

+0.5 (+0.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners91.81%
Inst Owner Change-7.78%
Ins Owners1.21%
Ins Owner Change1.65%
Market Cap3.30B
Revenue(TTM)930.00M
Net Income(TTM)140.30M
Analysts80
Price Target151.09 (9.76%)
Short Float %2.96%
Short Ratio5.72
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2%
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)0.42%
PT rev (3m)0.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.72%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.02
Fwd PE 20.78
P/S 3.54
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 14.1
P/B 2.06
P/tB 3.06
EV/EBITDA 13.63
EPS(TTM)5.98
EY4.34%
EPS(NY)6.63
Fwd EY4.81%
FCF(TTM)-8.98
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)9.76
OCFY7.09%
SpS38.85
BVpS66.77
TBVpS45.02
PEG (NY)2.13
PEG (5Y)3.19
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 1.4
F-Score6
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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 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 23.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.06.


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%.