CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CPX-PR-C - CA14042M5081
25.96 CAD
+0.25 (+0.97%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CPX-PR-C. CPX-PR-C was compared to 34 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. CPX-PR-C has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CPX-PR-C has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. CPX-PR-C also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CPX-PR-C was profitable.
CPX-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.70%, CPX-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CPX-PR-C (8.38%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CPX-PR-C (2.50%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CPX-PR-C had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.7% | ||
| ROE | 8.38% | ||
| ROIC | 2.5% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.35%, CPX-PR-C belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-C's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 13.10%, CPX-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-C's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 50.18%, CPX-PR-C is not doing good in the industry: 61.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CPX-PR-C's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.35% | ||
| GM | 50.18% |
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) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPX-PR-C is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CPX-PR-C has more shares outstanding
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 0.51, we must say that CPX-PR-C is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CPX-PR-C has a better Altman-Z score (0.51) than 67.65% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CPX-PR-C's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-C outperforms 79.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC5.41%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that CPX-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-C's Current ratio of 0.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-C outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. 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 better Quick ratio (0.80) than 61.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CPX-PR-C shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -37.40%.
Measured over the past years, CPX-PR-C shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.29% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CPX-PR-C shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.76% in the last year.
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)-37.4%
EPS 3Y37.52%
EPS 5Y31.29%
EPS Q2Q%-280.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.76%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%-43.02%
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 9.17% on average per year.
CPX-PR-C is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y-66.42%
EPS Next 2Y-12.2%
EPS Next 3Y-8.03%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue Next Year-6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y6.01%
Revenue Next 3Y6.24%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.2%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CPX-PR-C is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.16.
CPX-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPX-PR-C is cheaper than 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.76), we can say CPX-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.54 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPX-PR-C.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CPX-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPX-PR-C is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CPX-PR-C may justify a higher PE ratio.
CPX-PR-C's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.03% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-12.2%
EPS Next 3Y-8.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.68%, CPX-PR-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CPX-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.44. CPX-PR-C pays more dividend than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, CPX-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.68% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
74.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX-PR-C. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP74.33%
EPS Next 2Y-12.2%
EPS Next 3Y-8.03%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-C (10/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.96
+0.25 (+0.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.04B
Revenue(TTM)3.31B
Net Income(TTM)409.00M
Analysts75
Price Target27.22 (4.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.68% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP74.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-92.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-253.19%
Max EPS beat(2)68.75%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-253.19%
Max EPS beat(4)101.4%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)16.35%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)30.77%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)23.77%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-15.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-45.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.01%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-45.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.46%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)13.32%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)25.65%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)20.06%
PT rev (1m)-7.74%
PT rev (3m)-2.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-40.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.54 | ||
| P/S | 1.22 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.95 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.29 |
EPS(TTM)3.18
EY12.25%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY15.29%
FCF(TTM)-0.21
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.57
OCFY25.32%
SpS21.3
BVpS31.38
TBVpS27.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
Graham Number47.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.7% | ||
| ROE | 8.38% | ||
| ROCE | 3.2% | ||
| ROIC | 2.5% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.69% | ||
| OM | 13.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.35% | ||
| GM | 50.18% | ||
| 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%
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 Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 200.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 31.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 106.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.51 |
F-Score4
WACC5.41%
ROIC/WACC0.46
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)-37.4%
EPS 3Y37.52%
EPS 5Y31.29%
EPS Q2Q%-280.39%
EPS Next Y-66.42%
EPS Next 2Y-12.2%
EPS Next 3Y-8.03%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.76%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%-43.02%
Revenue Next Year-6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y6.01%
Revenue Next 3Y6.24%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.2%
EBIT growth 1Y-56.34%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year53.25%
EBIT Next 3Y21.28%
EBIT Next 5Y15.18%
FCF growth 1Y-121.71%
FCF growth 3Y-34.45%
FCF growth 5Y-4.09%
OCF growth 1Y32.38%
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 of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) is 8.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.83.
How financially healthy is CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP?
The financial health rating of CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) is 3 / 10.