CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CPX-PR-A - CA14042M3003
22.4 CAD
-0.01 (-0.04%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 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 has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CPX-PR-A scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
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.
CPX-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 88.24% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.64%, CPX-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CPX-PR-A (2.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPX-PR-A is above the industry average of 3.78%.
| 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
CPX-PR-A has a Profit Margin of 10.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CPX-PR-A (11.65%) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPX-PR-A has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 47.75%, CPX-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.12% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-A's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPX-PR-A is destroying value.
CPX-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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 0.46, we must say that CPX-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CPX-PR-A has a Altman-Z score of 0.46. This is in the better half of the industry: CPX-PR-A outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
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.
CPX-PR-A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 31.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC6.13%
2.3 Liquidity
CPX-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 0.74. 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 (0.74) which is in line with its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 0.74. 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 Quick ratio of 0.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPX-PR-A outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, CPX-PR-A shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.29% on average per year.
The Revenue for CPX-PR-A has decreased by -10.55% 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)-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
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 grow by 0.43% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-67.58%
EPS Next 2Y-23.7%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue Next Year-2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5Y0.43%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.00, which indicates a very decent valuation of CPX-PR-A.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.57, CPX-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.47, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPX-PR-A.
97.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX-PR-A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CPX-PR-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPX-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
82.35% 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 | 15.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CPX-PR-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CPX-PR-A's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.06% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-23.7%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.51%, CPX-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.79, CPX-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.51% |
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 84.33% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP84.33%
EPS Next 2Y-23.7%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-A (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.4
-0.01 (-0.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.49B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)383.00M
Analysts73.75
Price Target28.22 (25.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.51% |
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)10.93%
PT rev (3m)11.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.47 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.93 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | 0.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.48 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY12.5%
EPS(NY)3
Fwd EY13.38%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY6.27%
OCF(TTM)7.63
OCFY34.07%
SpS22.42
BVpS32.17
TBVpS28.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
Graham Number45.02
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 | 0.46 |
F-Score4
WACC6.13%
ROIC/WACC0.39
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-67.58%
EPS Next 2Y-23.7%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.55%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%17.77%
Revenue Next Year-2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5Y0.43%
EBIT growth 1Y-55.37%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year53.44%
EBIT Next 3Y20.21%
EBIT Next 5Y13.35%
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 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 7 / 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 -67.58% in the next year.