CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP (CPX-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CPX-PR-C - CA14042M5081
25.71 CAD
+0.04 (+0.16%)
Overall CPX-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CPX-PR-C against 34 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CPX-PR-C had positive earnings in the past year.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 2.70%, CPX-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 8.38%, CPX-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CPX-PR-C (2.50%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPX-PR-C is in line with the industry average of 4.55%.
| 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
CPX-PR-C has a better Profit Margin (12.35%) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CPX-PR-C has a Operating Margin (13.10%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPX-PR-C has declined.
CPX-PR-C's Gross Margin of 50.18% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-C is outperformed by 61.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX-PR-C has declined.
| 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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, CPX-PR-C has more shares outstanding
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 Altman-Z score of 0.51. This is in the better half of the industry: CPX-PR-C outperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34 is on the high side and indicates that CPX-PR-C has dependencies on debt financing.
CPX-PR-C has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.34) than 79.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC5.71%
2.3 Liquidity
CPX-PR-C has a Current 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 Current ratio of 0.93. This is in the better half 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.
The Quick ratio of CPX-PR-C (0.80) is better than 61.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CPX-PR-C have decreased strongly by -37.40% in the last year.
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.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
CPX-PR-C is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.17% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.20% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-61.48%
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.08, which indicates a very decent valuation of CPX-PR-C.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, CPX-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.55 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPX-PR-C.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-C indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPX-PR-C is cheaper than 91.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. CPX-PR-C is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.55 |
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 | 11.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CPX-PR-C has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CPX-PR-C's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPX-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.35, CPX-PR-C has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
CPX-PR-C's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
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-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.86 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-C (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.71
+0.04 (+0.16%)
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 Cap4.00B
Analysts75
Price Target29.51 (14.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
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)-3.04%
PT rev (3m)2.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-32.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-32.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)43.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.55 | ||
| P/S | 1.21 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.91 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.24 |
EPS(TTM)3.18
EY12.37%
EPS(NY)3.93
Fwd EY15.27%
FCF(TTM)-0.21
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.57
OCFY25.57%
SpS21.3
BVpS31.38
TBVpS27.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
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%
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-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
WACC5.71%
ROIC/WACC0.44
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-61.48%
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
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 Year48.37%
EBIT Next 3Y21.56%
EBIT Next 5Y14.09%
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%