CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CPX-PR-A - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA14042M3003 - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CPX-PR-A. CPX-PR-A was compared to 36 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While CPX-PR-A has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CPX-PR-A is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CPX-PR-A had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CPX-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CPX-PR-A has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CPX-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.78%, CPX-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.23%, CPX-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A's Return On Invested Capital of 5.07% is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPX-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 4.97%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.78% | ||
| ROE | 13.23% | ||
| ROIC | 5.07% |
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
CPX-PR-A's Profit Margin of 16.84% is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 97.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX-PR-A has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.19%, CPX-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.78% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPX-PR-A has declined.
CPX-PR-A has a Gross Margin (51.99%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX-PR-A has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.84% | ||
| GM | 51.99% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPX-PR-A is creating some value.
CPX-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CPX-PR-A has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.71, we must say that CPX-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CPX-PR-A has a better Altman-Z score (0.71) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99. This is a neutral value indicating CPX-PR-A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.99, CPX-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.71 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC5.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that CPX-PR-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-A has a Current ratio of 1.19. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that CPX-PR-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.06, CPX-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CPX-PR-A have decreased strongly by -16.33% in the last year.
CPX-PR-A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 31.29% yearly.
CPX-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.83%.
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)-16.33%
EPS 3Y37.52%
EPS 5Y31.29%
EPS Q2Q%-34.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.83%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%-11.71%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CPX-PR-A is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-22.17%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
EPS Next 5Y9.14%
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y7.83%
Revenue Next 3Y15.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.2%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.08 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPX-PR-A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPX-PR-A is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.45.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.03, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPX-PR-A.
97.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX-PR-A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CPX-PR-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.90, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPX-PR-A is valued cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CPX-PR-A has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CPX-PR-A's earnings are expected to decrease with -16.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.13
EPS Next 2Y-22.17%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.77%, CPX-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CPX-PR-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.30.
CPX-PR-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.77% |
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 48.21% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP48.21%
EPS Next 2Y-22.17%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-A (7/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
18.82
+0.02 (+0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.91B
Analysts77.33
Price Target21.44 (13.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.77% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP48.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)85.07%
Min EPS beat(2)68.75%
Max EPS beat(2)101.4%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)48.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.83%
Max EPS beat(4)101.4%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)47.12%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)55.43%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)38.06%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.01%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.46%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)21.9%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)33.02%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)21.87%
PT rev (1m)1.12%
PT rev (3m)-11.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)26.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.87 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | 0.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.87 |
EPS(TTM)4.61
EY24.5%
EPS(NY)3.12
Fwd EY16.58%
FCF(TTM)-0.81
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.56
OCFY34.87%
SpS23.57
BVpS30
TBVpS25.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.78% | ||
| ROE | 13.23% | ||
| ROCE | 6.49% | ||
| ROIC | 5.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.8% | ||
| OM | 20.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.84% | ||
| GM | 51.99% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y17.86%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.7 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 224.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 31.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.71 |
F-Score6
WACC5.55%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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)-16.33%
EPS 3Y37.52%
EPS 5Y31.29%
EPS Q2Q%-34.39%
EPS Next Y-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-22.17%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
EPS Next 5Y9.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.83%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%-11.71%
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y7.83%
Revenue Next 3Y15.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.2%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.97%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year48.37%
EBIT Next 3Y21.56%
EBIT Next 5Y10.82%
FCF growth 1Y-153.65%
FCF growth 3Y-34.45%
FCF growth 5Y-4.09%
OCF growth 1Y16.8%
OCF growth 3Y9.52%
OCF growth 5Y9.61%