CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CPX-PR-A - CA14042M3003
22.4 CAD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, CPX-PR-A scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CPX-PR-A was compared to 34 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While CPX-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CPX-PR-A is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CPX-PR-A was profitable.
In the past year CPX-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
CPX-PR-A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CPX-PR-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CPX-PR-A has a Return On Assets of 2.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A has a better Return On Equity (7.64%) than 91.18% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A's Return On Invested Capital of 2.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 55.88% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.90%. This 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
CPX-PR-A has a better Profit Margin (10.96%) than 97.06% 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 11.65%, CPX-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CPX-PR-A's Gross Margin of 47.75% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 44.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX-PR-A has declined.
| 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
CPX-PR-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-A has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CPX-PR-A has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CPX-PR-A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.46, we must say that CPX-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.46, CPX-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CPX-PR-A is 31.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take CPX-PR-A, 31.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CPX-PR-A has a Debt to FCF ratio (31.16) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CPX-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.22. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.22, CPX-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 31.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC6.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that CPX-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CPX-PR-A (0.74) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CPX-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-A has a Quick ratio (0.63) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CPX-PR-A have decreased strongly by -32.37% 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 -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.
Based on estimates for the next years, CPX-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-67.58%
EPS Next 2Y-23.7%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue Next Year-2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.00, the valuation of CPX-PR-A can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CPX-PR-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.47, 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 97.06% 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 23.93.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPX-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CPX-PR-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPX-PR-A is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.95 | ||
| 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-23.7%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPX-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.64%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, CPX-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CPX-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CPX-PR-A decreases each year by -1.04%.
CPX-PR-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
84.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX-PR-A. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP84.33%
EPS Next 2Y-23.7%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-A (12/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.4
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.49B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)383.00M
Analysts73.75
Price Target27.76 (23.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP84.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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)10.93%
PT rev (3m)11.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.47 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.93 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | 0.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.48 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY12.5%
EPS(NY)3
Fwd EY13.38%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY6.27%
OCF(TTM)7.63
OCFY34.07%
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
WACC6.12%
ROIC/WACC0.39
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-23.7%
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 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5Y0.43%
EBIT growth 1Y-55.37%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year53.44%
EBIT Next 3Y20.21%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CPX-PR-A.CA.
What is the valuation status for CPX-PR-A 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP?
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CPX-PR-A stock?
The financial health rating of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CPX-PR-A 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.