CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CPX-PR-A • CA14042M3003
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This CPX-PR-A.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CPX-PR-A.CA Profitability Analysis
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.
- In the past 5 years CPX-PR-A has always been profitable.
- CPX-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.85%, CPX-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPX-PR-A has a better Return On Equity (2.72%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
- CPX-PR-A has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.42%. This is in the better half of the industry: CPX-PR-A outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPX-PR-A is above the industry average of 2.54%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.85% | ||
| ROE | 2.72% | ||
| ROIC | 2.42% |
1.3 Margins
- CPX-PR-A's Profit Margin of 3.55% is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 96.88% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX-PR-A has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.38%, CPX-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.63% 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 43.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 40.63% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX-PR-A has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.55% | ||
| GM | 43.52% |
2. CPX-PR-A.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPX-PR-A is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CPX-PR-A has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, CPX-PR-A has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CPX-PR-A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.49, we must say that CPX-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of CPX-PR-A (0.49) is better than 71.88% of its industry peers.
- CPX-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 70.24. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CPX-PR-A would need 70.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 70.24, CPX-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35 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 1.35, CPX-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 70.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
2.3 Liquidity
- CPX-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 0.94. 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 has a Current ratio of 0.94. This is in the better half of the industry: CPX-PR-A outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
- CPX-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. 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 Quick ratio of 0.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. CPX-PR-A.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CPX-PR-A shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -81.94%.
- CPX-PR-A shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.28% yearly.
- CPX-PR-A shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.48%.
- CPX-PR-A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.94% yearly.
3.2 Future
- CPX-PR-A is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 52.62% yearly.
- CPX-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.93% yearly.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CPX-PR-A.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.57 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CPX-PR-A.
- 81.25% 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 similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.15 indicates a reasonable valuation of CPX-PR-A.
- 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 96.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. CPX-PR-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPX-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPX-PR-A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- CPX-PR-A has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CPX-PR-A's earnings are expected to grow with 98.15% in the coming years.
5. CPX-PR-A.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.07%, CPX-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.35, CPX-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, CPX-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CPX-PR-A decreases each year by -0.02%.
- 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.
5.3 Sustainability
- 256.06% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX-PR-A. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CPX-PR-A.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-A (4/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
22.85
+0.03 (+0.13%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.71 | ||
| P/B | 0.74 | ||
| P/tB | 0.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.7 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.85% | ||
| ROE | 2.72% | ||
| ROCE | 2.8% | ||
| ROIC | 2.42% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.56% | ||
| OM | 10.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.55% | ||
| GM | 43.52% | ||
| FCFM | 2.63% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 70.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 148.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 23.23% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.12 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.59% | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP / CPX-PR-A.CA Fundamental Analysis 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 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.
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 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CPX-PR-A stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) is 24.57 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.74.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) is expected to grow by 201.6% in the next year.