CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:CPX-PR-C • CA14042M5081

26.29 CAD
+0.09 (+0.34%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CPX-PR-C scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CPX-PR-C was compared to 32 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While CPX-PR-C is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CPX-PR-C has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • In the past 5 years CPX-PR-C has always been profitable.
  • CPX-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCPX-PR-C.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

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 2.50%, CPX-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 7.64%, CPX-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.38%, CPX-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPX-PR-C is above the industry average of 3.78%.
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-C.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCPX-PR-C.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.96%, CPX-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CPX-PR-C's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CPX-PR-C has a Operating Margin (11.65%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPX-PR-C has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of CPX-PR-C (47.75%) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • CPX-PR-C's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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-C.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCPX-PR-C.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-C is destroying value.
  • CPX-PR-C has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • CPX-PR-C has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CPX-PR-C has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCPX-PR-C.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 0.49, we must say that CPX-PR-C is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CPX-PR-C's Altman-Z score of 0.49 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-C outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CPX-PR-C is 31.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take CPX-PR-C, 31.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CPX-PR-C has a Debt to FCF ratio of 31.16. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPX-PR-C outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • CPX-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.22. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of CPX-PR-C (1.22) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.22
Debt/FCF 31.16
Altman-Z 0.49
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC6.19%
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCPX-PR-C.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-C has a Current Ratio of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX-PR-C is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CPX-PR-C has a worse Current ratio (0.74) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CPX-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CPX-PR-C has a worse Quick ratio (0.63) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.63
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCPX-PR-C.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-C 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-C shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.55%.
  • Measured over the past years, CPX-PR-C 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

  • CPX-PR-C is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.65% yearly.
  • CPX-PR-C is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y-66.21%
EPS Next 2Y-26.22%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%
EPS Next 5Y-3.65%
Revenue Next Year-1.85%
Revenue Next 2Y2.89%
Revenue Next 3Y3.51%
Revenue Next 5Y2.46%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCPX-PR-C.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-C.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCPX-PR-C.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

  • CPX-PR-C is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.39.
  • CPX-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPX-PR-C is cheaper than 87.50% 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 27.07.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.38, the valuation of CPX-PR-C can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • CPX-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.05.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.39
Fwd PE 9.38
CPX-PR-C.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPX-PR-C.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CPX-PR-C's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CPX-PR-C is cheaper than 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX-PR-C, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.78
EV/EBITDA 11.12
CPX-PR-C.CA Per share dataCPX-PR-C.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CPX-PR-C has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • CPX-PR-C'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)0.3
EPS Next 2Y-26.22%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CPX-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.39%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.44, CPX-PR-C pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CPX-PR-C pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.39%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years10
CPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCPX-PR-C.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 84.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX-PR-C. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of CPX-PR-C 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-C.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCPX-PR-C.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-C.CA Dividend Payout.CPX-PR-C.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CPX-PR-C.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP

TSX:CPX-PR-C (2/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

26.29

+0.09 (+0.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)10-29
Earnings (Next)03-04
Inst Owners23.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.11B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)383.00M
Analysts75
Price Target31.35 (19.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.39%
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP84.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-DateN/A
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)-5.24%
PT rev (3m)-0.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.39
Fwd PE 9.38
P/S 1.18
P/FCF 18.78
P/OCF 3.46
P/B 0.82
P/tB 0.94
EV/EBITDA 11.12
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY10.65%
EPS(NY)2.8
Fwd EY10.66%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY5.33%
OCF(TTM)7.61
OCFY28.94%
SpS22.35
BVpS32.07
TBVpS28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number44.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.49
F-Score4
WACC6.19%
ROIC/WACC0.38
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-66.21%
EPS Next 2Y-26.22%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%
EPS Next 5Y-3.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.55%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%17.77%
Revenue Next Year-1.85%
Revenue Next 2Y2.89%
Revenue Next 3Y3.51%
Revenue Next 5Y2.46%
EBIT growth 1Y-55.37%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year51.91%
EBIT Next 3Y20.14%
EBIT Next 5Y14.57%
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 6.86 PERP / CPX-PR-C.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CPX-PR-C.CA.


What is the valuation status for CPX-PR-C stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) stock?

CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CPX-PR-C stock?

The financial health rating of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) is 2 / 10.


Is the dividend of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP sustainable?

The dividend rating of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 84.33%.