CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CPX-PR-C - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA14042M5081 - Currency: CAD
CPX-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 36 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. CPX-PR-C scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CPX-PR-C is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. CPX-PR-C also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CPX-PR-C was profitable.
In the past year CPX-PR-C had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CPX-PR-C has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CPX-PR-C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CPX-PR-C has a Return On Assets of 4.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-C outperforms 86.11% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C has a better Return On Equity (13.23%) than 86.11% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.07%, CPX-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPX-PR-C 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
CPX-PR-C has a better Profit Margin (16.84%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX-PR-C has grown nicely.
CPX-PR-C's Operating Margin of 20.19% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-C outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 51.99%, CPX-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX-PR-C 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
CPX-PR-C has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-C has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-C has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CPX-PR-C has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.79, we must say that CPX-PR-C is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CPX-PR-C (0.79) is better than 86.11% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that CPX-PR-C is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CPX-PR-C has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.99) than 86.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC5.38%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that CPX-PR-C should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CPX-PR-C (1.19) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that CPX-PR-C 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-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CPX-PR-C have decreased strongly by -16.33% 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-C shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.83%.
CPX-PR-C shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.98% yearly.
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-C will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.14% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.20% on average over the next years.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.51 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPX-PR-C.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-C is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.14, the valuation of CPX-PR-C can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CPX-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPX-PR-C indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPX-PR-C is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CPX-PR-C may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CPX-PR-C's earnings are expected to decrease with -16.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
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-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.36, CPX-PR-C pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, CPX-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CPX-PR-C decreases each year by -1.04%.
CPX-PR-C has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CPX-PR-C has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
CPX-PR-C pays out 48.21% of its income as dividend. 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 6.86 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-C (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.39
+0.09 (+0.36%)
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 Cap3.94B
Analysts77.33
Price Target28.48 (12.17%)
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 Years1
Div Non Decr Years10
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)-1.24%
PT rev (3m)-16.9%
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 | 5.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.14 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.88 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | 1.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
EPS(TTM)4.61
EY18.16%
EPS(NY)3.12
Fwd EY12.29%
FCF(TTM)-0.81
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.55
OCFY25.78%
SpS23.5
BVpS29.92
TBVpS25.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
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 | 0.79 |
F-Score6
WACC5.38%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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%