CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.631 PERP (CPX-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CPX-PR-E - CA14042M7061
25.35 CAD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CPX-PR-E. CPX-PR-E was compared to 34 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CPX-PR-E while its profitability can be described as average. CPX-PR-E is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CPX-PR-E had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CPX-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CPX-PR-E has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CPX-PR-E 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-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-E has a better Return On Equity (8.38%) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.50%, CPX-PR-E is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPX-PR-E 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-E has a better Profit Margin (12.35%) than 91.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX-PR-E has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.10%, CPX-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-E's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CPX-PR-E has a Gross Margin (50.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX-PR-E 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-E has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
CPX-PR-E has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-E has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CPX-PR-E has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CPX-PR-E has an Altman-Z score of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX-PR-E is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CPX-PR-E has a better Altman-Z score (0.51) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.34, CPX-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC5.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that CPX-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-E's Current ratio of 0.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-E outperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that CPX-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CPX-PR-E (0.80) is better than 64.71% 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-E have decreased strongly by -37.40% in the last year.
CPX-PR-E shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 31.29% yearly.
The Revenue for CPX-PR-E has decreased by -17.76% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, CPX-PR-E 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-E will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.17% on average per year.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.97, the valuation of CPX-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
88.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX-PR-E, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CPX-PR-E's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.46 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPX-PR-E.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPX-PR-E is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CPX-PR-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CPX-PR-E.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CPX-PR-E has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CPX-PR-E's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.48% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.25
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPX-PR-E has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.25%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.35, CPX-PR-E has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CPX-PR-E pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.25% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CPX-PR-E decreases each year by -1.04%.
CPX-PR-E has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CPX-PR-E has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
CPX-PR-E pays out 74.33% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP74.33%
EPS Next 2Y-12.68%
EPS Next 3Y-8.48%
CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.631 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-E (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.35
0 (0%)
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
Analysts75
Price Target28.98 (14.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.25% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP74.33%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-3.34%
PT rev (3m)-0.06%
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 | 7.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.46 | ||
| P/S | 1.19 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.86 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | 0.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.19 |
EPS(TTM)3.18
EY12.54%
EPS(NY)3.93
Fwd EY15.49%
FCF(TTM)-0.21
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.57
OCFY25.93%
SpS21.3
BVpS31.38
TBVpS27.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.25
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%