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CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CPX-PR-A - CA14042M3003

22.51 CAD
-0.13 (-0.57%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CPX-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CPX-PR-A against 33 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. CPX-PR-A scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CPX-PR-A has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • In the past 5 years CPX-PR-A has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years CPX-PR-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • CPX-PR-A's Return On Assets of 2.50% is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 90.91% 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 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.38%, CPX-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CPX-PR-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.90%. This is above the industry average of 3.83%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CPX-PR-A.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCPX-PR-A.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • CPX-PR-A's Profit Margin of 10.96% is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX-PR-A has grown nicely.
  • CPX-PR-A's Operating Margin of 11.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • CPX-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CPX-PR-A's Gross Margin of 47.75% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX-PR-A has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
CPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CPX-PR-A has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CPX-PR-A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • CPX-PR-A has an Altman-Z score of 0.46. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX-PR-A is not financially healthy and even 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 63.64% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 31.16, CPX-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same 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 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.22
Debt/FCF 31.16
Altman-Z 0.46
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC6.08%
CPX-PR-A.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCPX-PR-A.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CPX-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.63, CPX-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.63
CPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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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%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 13.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.65% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CPX-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-66.21%
EPS Next 2Y-26.22%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%
EPS Next 5Y-3.65%
Revenue Next Year-2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y2.59%

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.
CPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
CPX-PR-A.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCPX-PR-A.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.04, which indicates a very decent valuation of CPX-PR-A.
  • CPX-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPX-PR-A is cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, CPX-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.03, the valuation of CPX-PR-A can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-A is valued cheaper than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say CPX-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.04
Fwd PE 8.03
CPX-PR-A.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPX-PR-A.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPX-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CPX-PR-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.03
EV/EBITDA 10.5
CPX-PR-A.CA Per share dataCPX-PR-A.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of CPX-PR-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • CPX-PR-A's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.45% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-26.22%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.75%, CPX-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • CPX-PR-A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.52.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, CPX-PR-A pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.75%

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
CPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • CPX-PR-A pays out 84.33% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of CPX-PR-A has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP84.33%
EPS Next 2Y-26.22%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%
CPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCPX-PR-A.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
CPX-PR-A.CA Dividend Payout.CPX-PR-A.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CPX-PR-A.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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 of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) 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.


How profitable is CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) stock?

CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) stock?

The financial health rating of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) is 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 2.621 PERP (CPX-PR-A.CA) is expected to decline by -66.21% in the next year.