CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CPX-PR-A - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA14042M3003 - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, CPX-PR-A scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CPX-PR-A was compared to 37 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 it does not seem to be growing.
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.
CPX-PR-A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CPX-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CPX-PR-A (4.78%) is better than 91.89% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.23%, CPX-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.07%, CPX-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.84%, CPX-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.30% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CPX-PR-A (20.19%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CPX-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CPX-PR-A (51.99%) 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPX-PR-A is creating some value.
CPX-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CPX-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 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 0.72, 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 (0.72) is better than 81.08% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that CPX-PR-A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CPX-PR-A (0.99) is better than 91.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC5.36%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.19, CPX-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.06, CPX-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.49% 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
Looking at the last year, CPX-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.83% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
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 9.14% on average per year.
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
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.40, the valuation of CPX-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
94.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX-PR-A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.50), we can say CPX-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.50, which indicates a rather cheap 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 97.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.44), we can say CPX-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
97.30% 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 | 5.95 |
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)0.14
EPS Next 2Y-22.17%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.62%, 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 5.45.
CPX-PR-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
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 (7/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
20.29
+0.89 (+4.59%)
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 Cap3.15B
Analysts77.33
Price Target21.44 (5.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
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)6.79%
PT rev (3m)-11.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.04%
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 | 4.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.1 | ||
| P/B | 0.68 | ||
| P/tB | 0.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.95 |
EPS(TTM)4.61
EY22.72%
EPS(NY)3.12
Fwd EY15.38%
FCF(TTM)-0.81
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.55
OCFY32.26%
SpS23.5
BVpS29.92
TBVpS25.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.14
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 | 0.72 |
F-Score6
WACC5.36%
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%