CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CPX-PR-A - CA14042M3003
21.9 CAD
-0.87 (-3.82%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CPX-PR-A. CPX-PR-A was compared to 32 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While CPX-PR-A is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are 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
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 90.63% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CPX-PR-A (7.64%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A has a Return On Invested Capital (2.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPX-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 4.64%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.96%, CPX-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX-PR-A has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CPX-PR-A (11.65%) is better than 62.50% 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 (47.75%) 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 | 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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
CPX-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CPX-PR-A has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CPX-PR-A has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.45, we must say that CPX-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 0.45, CPX-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CPX-PR-A (31.16) 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 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 31.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.45 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC5.84%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that CPX-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-A has a Current ratio of 0.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPX-PR-A outperforms 46.88% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CPX-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CPX-PR-A (0.63) 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
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
CPX-PR-A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.17% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-64.64%
EPS Next 2Y-18.44%
EPS Next 3Y-9.88%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue Next Year-0.76%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y0.38%
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 7.82, the valuation of CPX-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX-PR-A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, CPX-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.39, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPX-PR-A.
CPX-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPX-PR-A is cheaper than 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPX-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
84.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX-PR-A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.39 |
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 -9.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.25
EPS Next 2Y-18.44%
EPS Next 3Y-9.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.39%, CPX-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.01, CPX-PR-A is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, CPX-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
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-18.44%
EPS Next 3Y-9.88%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-A (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.9
-0.87 (-3.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.40B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)383.00M
Analysts73.75
Price Target25.02 (14.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
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)9.05%
PT rev (3m)3.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-37.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.86 | ||
| P/B | 0.68 | ||
| P/tB | 0.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.39 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY12.79%
EPS(NY)3.43
Fwd EY15.64%
FCF(TTM)1.41
FCFY6.43%
OCF(TTM)7.65
OCFY34.95%
SpS22.48
BVpS32.26
TBVpS28.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.25
Graham Number45.08
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 | 0.45 |
F-Score4
WACC5.84%
ROIC/WACC0.41
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-64.64%
EPS Next 2Y-18.44%
EPS Next 3Y-9.88%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.55%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%17.77%
Revenue Next Year-0.76%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y0.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-55.37%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year53.25%
EBIT Next 3Y21.28%
EBIT Next 5Y14.46%
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 8 / 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 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 -64.64% in the next year.