CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:CPK • US1653031088
127.47 USD
-1.21 (-0.94%)
At close: Feb 2, 2026
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After Hours: 2/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
CPK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. While CPK has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, CPK is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CPK was profitable.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of CPK (3.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CPK has a Return On Equity of 8.62%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPK outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- CPK has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: CPK outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPK is below the industry average of 8.42%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.18%) for CPK is above the 3 year average (4.74%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.62% | ||
| ROIC | 5.18% |
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
- CPK has a Profit Margin of 14.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: CPK outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- CPK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CPK has a Operating Margin of 28.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: CPK outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPK has grown nicely.
- CPK has a better Gross Margin (69.59%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- CPK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.77% | ||
| GM | 69.59% |
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.
- The debt/assets ratio for CPK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.39, we must say that CPK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CPK has a Altman-Z score of 1.39. This is in the better half of the industry: CPK outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- CPK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CPK (1.01) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC7.25%
2.3 Liquidity
- CPK has a Current Ratio of 0.62. 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 Current ratio of 0.62. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPK outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that CPK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CPK (0.54) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
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.
- CPK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.26% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, CPK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 16.98% 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)16.98%
Revenue growth 3Y11.36%
Revenue growth 5Y10.42%
Sales Q2Q%12.15%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CPK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.21% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.25% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.1%
EPS Next 2Y13.33%
EPS Next 3Y11.66%
EPS Next 5Y10.21%
Revenue Next Year9.75%
Revenue Next 2Y7.9%
Revenue Next 3Y6.65%
Revenue Next 5Y5.25%
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 22.56, the valuation of CPK can be described as rather expensive.
- CPK's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CPK is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CPK to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.41), we can say CPK is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.83, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CPK.
- 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CPK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- CPK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CPK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CPK is more expensive than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- CPK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)3.6
EPS Next 2Y13.33%
EPS Next 3Y11.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CPK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.15%.
- With a Dividend Yield of 2.15, CPK pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 3.89. 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than CPK!
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, CPK has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CPK grows each year by 9.78%, 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 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 45.17% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of CPK is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP45.17%
EPS Next 2Y13.33%
EPS Next 3Y11.66%
127.47
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners91.81%
Inst Owner Change-0.84%
Ins Owners1.21%
Ins Owner Change-3.33%
Market Cap3.01B
Revenue(TTM)886.15M
Net Income(TTM)130.85M
Analysts82
Price Target150.45 (18.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.78%
DP45.17%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.07%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.67%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.07%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.67%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.41%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.5%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.17%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)19.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)34.47%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)11.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)34.47%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.7%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.62%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.19%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)5.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.83 | ||
| P/S | 3.4 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.99 | ||
| P/tB | 3.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.49 |
EPS(TTM)5.65
EY4.43%
EPS(NY)6.77
Fwd EY5.31%
FCF(TTM)-8.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)9.3
OCFY7.3%
SpS37.47
BVpS64.22
TBVpS42.18
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)3.6
Graham Number90.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.62% | ||
| ROCE | 7.15% | ||
| ROIC | 5.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.06% | ||
| OM | 28.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.77% | ||
| GM | 69.59% | ||
| 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 511.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 47.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.17% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
F-Score6
WACC7.25%
ROIC/WACC0.71
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 Y18.1%
EPS Next 2Y13.33%
EPS Next 3Y11.66%
EPS Next 5Y10.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.98%
Revenue growth 3Y11.36%
Revenue growth 5Y10.42%
Sales Q2Q%12.15%
Revenue Next Year9.75%
Revenue Next 2Y7.9%
Revenue Next 3Y6.65%
Revenue Next 5Y5.25%
EBIT growth 1Y14.99%
EBIT growth 3Y20.99%
EBIT growth 5Y16.94%
EBIT Next Year40.83%
EBIT Next 3Y20.06%
EBIT Next 5Y14.4%
FCF growth 1Y-616.84%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y6.7%
OCF growth 3Y16.73%
OCF growth 5Y18.37%
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 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 7 / 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 22.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.99.
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 45.17%.