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 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CPX-PR-A has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.78%, CPX-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.23%, CPX-PR-A belongs to the best 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 5.07%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 16.84%. This is amongst the best in 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.
CPX-PR-A's Operating Margin of 20.19% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CPX-PR-A has a Gross Margin (51.99%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPX-PR-A is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CPX-PR-A has more shares outstanding
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 80.56% 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.
CPX-PR-A has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.99) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.71 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC5.35%
2.3 Liquidity
CPX-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 1.19. 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.
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.
A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that CPX-PR-A should not have too much problems paying 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
CPX-PR-A shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.33%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue for CPX-PR-A has decreased by -11.83% in the past year. This is quite bad
CPX-PR-A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.98% yearly.
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
CPX-PR-A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.14% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 4.15, the valuation of CPX-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
CPX-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPX-PR-A is cheaper than 97.22% of the companies 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 27.29.
CPX-PR-A is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.14.
97.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX-PR-A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.74), we can say CPX-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA 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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.91 |
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 5.37.
CPX-PR-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| 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 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
48.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX-PR-A. 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 (7/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.15
+0.33 (+1.75%)
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 Cap2.96B
Analysts77.33
Price Target21.44 (11.96%)
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 | 4.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.14 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.92 | ||
| P/B | 0.64 | ||
| P/tB | 0.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.91 |
EPS(TTM)4.61
EY24.07%
EPS(NY)3.12
Fwd EY16.29%
FCF(TTM)-0.81
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.56
OCFY34.27%
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
WACC5.35%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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%