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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

22.55 CAD
-0.03 (-0.13%)
Last: 1/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

CPX-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CPX-PR-A was profitable.
  • 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.
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 has a Return On Assets of 2.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • CPX-PR-A has a better Return On Equity (7.64%) than 93.94% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CPX-PR-A (2.38%) is comparable to the rest of the 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

  • The Profit Margin of CPX-PR-A (10.96%) is better than 96.97% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX-PR-A has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.65%, CPX-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPX-PR-A is destroying 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.
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

  • 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's Altman-Z score of 0.46 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-A outperforms 63.64% 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (1.22) than 87.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.22
Debt/FCF 31.16
Altman-Z 0.46
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC6.06%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that CPX-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CPX-PR-A has a Current ratio of 0.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPX-PR-A outperforms 51.52% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • CPX-PR-A shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.37%.
  • 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.
  • CPX-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.55%.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.65% on average over the next years.
  • 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.05, the valuation of CPX-PR-A can be described as reasonable.
  • 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 93.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CPX-PR-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.04, 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.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.95, CPX-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.05
Fwd PE 8.04
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPX-PR-A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CPX-PR-A is cheaper than 69.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 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 16.05
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 1.82, 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.