CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CPX-PR-A - CA14042M3003
21.6 CAD
-0.2 (-0.92%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CPX-PR-A. CPX-PR-A was compared to 34 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 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.
CPX-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 2.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A has a Return On Equity of 8.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 91.18% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CPX-PR-A (2.50%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPX-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 4.55%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.7% | ||
| ROE | 8.38% | ||
| ROIC | 2.5% |
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 12.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.10%, CPX-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPX-PR-A has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.18%, CPX-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.12% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX-PR-A has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.35% | ||
| GM | 50.18% |
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
CPX-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CPX-PR-A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CPX-PR-A has an Altman-Z score of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX-PR-A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.47, CPX-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CPX-PR-A has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.34) than 85.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC5.68%
2.3 Liquidity
CPX-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 0.93. 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.93, CPX-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. 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 better Quick ratio (0.80) than 67.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CPX-PR-A have decreased strongly by -37.40% 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 -17.76%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.4%
EPS 3Y37.52%
EPS 5Y31.29%
EPS Q2Q%-280.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.76%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%-43.02%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CPX-PR-A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.17% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.20% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-61.48%
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue Next Year-6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y6.01%
Revenue Next 3Y6.24%
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 6.79, the valuation of CPX-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-A is valued cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, CPX-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
CPX-PR-A is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.50.
CPX-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPX-PR-A is cheaper than 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
67.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX-PR-A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.58 |
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 -8.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPX-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.35, CPX-PR-A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CPX-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
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
CPX-PR-A pays out 74.33% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP74.33%
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-A (9/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.6
-0.2 (-0.92%)
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 Cap3.36B
Analysts75
Price Target24.88 (15.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP74.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-92.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-253.19%
Max EPS beat(2)68.75%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-253.19%
Max EPS beat(4)101.4%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)16.35%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)30.77%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)23.77%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-15.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-45.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.01%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-45.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.46%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)13.32%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)25.65%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)20.06%
PT rev (1m)3.05%
PT rev (3m)23.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-32.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-32.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)43.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.5 | ||
| P/S | 1.01 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.29 | ||
| P/B | 0.69 | ||
| P/tB | 0.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.58 |
EPS(TTM)3.18
EY14.72%
EPS(NY)3.93
Fwd EY18.18%
FCF(TTM)-0.21
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.57
OCFY30.43%
SpS21.3
BVpS31.38
TBVpS27.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.7% | ||
| ROE | 8.38% | ||
| ROCE | 3.2% | ||
| ROIC | 2.5% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.69% | ||
| OM | 13.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.35% | ||
| GM | 50.18% | ||
| 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 200.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 31.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 106.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.47 |
F-Score4
WACC5.68%
ROIC/WACC0.44
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)-37.4%
EPS 3Y37.52%
EPS 5Y31.29%
EPS Q2Q%-280.39%
EPS Next Y-61.48%
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.76%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%-43.02%
Revenue Next Year-6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y6.01%
Revenue Next 3Y6.24%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.2%
EBIT growth 1Y-56.34%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year48.37%
EBIT Next 3Y21.56%
EBIT Next 5Y14.09%
FCF growth 1Y-121.71%
FCF growth 3Y-34.45%
FCF growth 5Y-4.09%
OCF growth 1Y32.38%
OCF growth 3Y9.52%
OCF growth 5Y9.61%