CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CPX-PR-A - CA14042M3003
22.59 CAD
+0.19 (+0.85%)
Overall CPX-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CPX-PR-A against 33 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While CPX-PR-A has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CPX-PR-A may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CPX-PR-A had positive earnings in the past year.
CPX-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CPX-PR-A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CPX-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CPX-PR-A's Return On Assets of 2.50% is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.64%, CPX-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.38%, CPX-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPX-PR-A is above the industry average of 3.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.5% | ||
| ROE | 7.64% | ||
| ROIC | 2.38% |
ROA(3y)4.16%
ROA(5y)2.78%
ROE(3y)13.61%
ROE(5y)9.04%
ROIC(3y)5.9%
ROIC(5y)5.1%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CPX-PR-A (10.96%) is better than 96.97% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CPX-PR-A's Operating Margin of 11.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CPX-PR-A (47.75%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CPX-PR-A's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.96% | ||
| GM | 47.75% |
OM growth 3Y8.09%
OM growth 5Y-8.02%
PM growth 3Y99.71%
PM growth 5Y35.39%
GM growth 3Y-7.47%
GM growth 5Y-7.72%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPX-PR-A is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-A has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CPX-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CPX-PR-A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CPX-PR-A has an Altman-Z score of 0.46. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX-PR-A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CPX-PR-A has a better Altman-Z score (0.46) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 31.16. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CPX-PR-A would need 31.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CPX-PR-A has a Debt to FCF ratio (31.16) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.22 is on the high side and indicates that CPX-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.22, CPX-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 31.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC6.01%
2.3 Liquidity
CPX-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX-PR-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-A's Current ratio of 0.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 48.48% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CPX-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.63, CPX-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CPX-PR-A shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.37%.
Measured over the past years, CPX-PR-A shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.29% on average per year.
CPX-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.55%.
Measured over the past years, CPX-PR-A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.98% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.37%
EPS 3Y37.52%
EPS 5Y31.29%
EPS Q2Q%-28.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.55%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%17.77%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CPX-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y-67.58%
EPS Next 2Y-25.59%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue Next Year-2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y0.43%
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 decreasing.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.07, the valuation of CPX-PR-A can be described as very reasonable.
93.94% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX-PR-A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CPX-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.92, the valuation of CPX-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPX-PR-A is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPX-PR-A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CPX-PR-A is cheaper than 69.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPX-PR-A is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CPX-PR-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CPX-PR-A's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.06% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-25.59%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.90%, CPX-PR-A has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CPX-PR-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.53.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, CPX-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CPX-PR-A decreases each year by -1.04%.
CPX-PR-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CPX-PR-A has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
CPX-PR-A pays out 84.33% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP84.33%
EPS Next 2Y-25.59%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-A (1/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
22.59
+0.19 (+0.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.52B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)383.00M
Analysts73.75
Price Target28.22 (24.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP84.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-130.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-253.19%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.16%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-22.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-253.19%
Max EPS beat(4)101.4%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)7.39%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)27.64%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)25.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-45.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)24.45%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-45.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)24.45%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.37%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)25.13%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)23.25%
PT rev (1m)6.68%
PT rev (3m)22.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.92 | ||
| P/S | 1.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.96 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | 0.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.48 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY12.39%
EPS(NY)2.85
Fwd EY12.62%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY6.22%
OCF(TTM)7.63
OCFY33.79%
SpS22.42
BVpS32.17
TBVpS28.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
Graham Number45.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.5% | ||
| ROE | 7.64% | ||
| ROCE | 3.04% | ||
| ROIC | 2.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.41% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.54% | ||
| OM | 11.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.96% | ||
| GM | 47.75% | ||
| FCFM | 6.27% |
ROA(3y)4.16%
ROA(5y)2.78%
ROE(3y)13.61%
ROE(5y)9.04%
ROIC(3y)5.9%
ROIC(5y)5.1%
ROICexc(3y)6.62%
ROICexc(5y)5.57%
ROICexgc(3y)7.3%
ROICexgc(5y)6.15%
ROCE(3y)7.55%
ROCE(5y)6.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.56%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.64%
OM growth 3Y8.09%
OM growth 5Y-8.02%
PM growth 3Y99.71%
PM growth 5Y35.39%
GM growth 3Y-7.47%
GM growth 5Y-7.72%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 31.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 174.01% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 27.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.47 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 123.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 57.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.46 |
F-Score4
WACC6.01%
ROIC/WACC0.4
Cap/Depr(3y)154%
Cap/Depr(5y)128.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.11%
Profit Quality(3y)93.29%
Profit Quality(5y)241.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.37%
EPS 3Y37.52%
EPS 5Y31.29%
EPS Q2Q%-28.79%
EPS Next Y-67.58%
EPS Next 2Y-25.59%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.55%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%17.77%
Revenue Next Year-2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y0.43%
EBIT growth 1Y-55.37%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year52.1%
EBIT Next 3Y19.99%
EBIT Next 5Y13.35%
FCF growth 1Y-2.23%
FCF growth 3Y-34.45%
FCF growth 5Y-4.09%
OCF growth 1Y34.92%
OCF growth 3Y9.52%
OCF growth 5Y9.61%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP / CPX-PR-A.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CPX-PR-A.CA.
What is the valuation status of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) stock?
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) is expected to decline by -67.58% in the next year.