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%)
CPX-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 34 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. CPX-PR-A has an excellent profitability rating, but there are 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.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 2.50%, CPX-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
CPX-PR-A has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.38%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPX-PR-A outperforms 55.88% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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 better Profit Margin (10.96%) than 97.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX-PR-A has grown nicely.
CPX-PR-A has a better Operating Margin (11.65%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPX-PR-A has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 47.75%, 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 | 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.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-A has been increased compared to 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 0.46, 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 (0.46) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 31.16. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CPX-PR-A would need 31.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CPX-PR-A (31.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.22 is on the high side and indicates that CPX-PR-A has dependencies on debt 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's Current ratio of 0.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 47.06% 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.
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
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
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.
CPX-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.43% yearly.
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPX-PR-A is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.57), we can say CPX-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.47, the valuation of CPX-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CPX-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.04.
| 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
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 -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
CPX-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.64%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, 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 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
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
84.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX-PR-A. 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 TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
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.