CAPITAL POWER CORP - CPXCN 6.631 PERP (CPX-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CPX-PR-E - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA14042M7061 - Currency: CAD
CPX-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 37 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. CPX-PR-E has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CPX-PR-E has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CPX-PR-E was profitable.
In the past year CPX-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CPX-PR-E has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CPX-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.78%, CPX-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CPX-PR-E (13.23%) is better than 89.19% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.07%, CPX-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.19% 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 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-E's Profit Margin of 16.84% is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-E outperforms 94.59% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-E's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CPX-PR-E (20.19%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPX-PR-E has declined.
CPX-PR-E has a Gross Margin (51.99%) 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 | 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-E has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CPX-PR-E has more shares outstanding
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 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX-PR-E is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 0.78, CPX-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that CPX-PR-E is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CPX-PR-E's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.99 is amongst the best of the industry. CPX-PR-E outperforms 89.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC5.38%
2.3 Liquidity
CPX-PR-E has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that CPX-PR-E is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.19, CPX-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-E has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that CPX-PR-E is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-E has a Quick ratio of 1.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX-PR-E outperforms 83.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CPX-PR-E shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.33%.
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.
Looking at the last year, CPX-PR-E shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.83% in the last year.
CPX-PR-E 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CPX-PR-E is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.20% yearly.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.48, the valuation of CPX-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-E is valued cheaper than 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, CPX-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.09, the valuation of CPX-PR-E can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPX-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CPX-PR-E's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPX-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPX-PR-E is cheaper than 91.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CPX-PR-E may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CPX-PR-E'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
CPX-PR-E has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.62%, which is a nice return.
CPX-PR-E's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.45.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, CPX-PR-E pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
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 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 6.631 PERP
TSX:CPX-PR-E (7/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.25
+0.05 (+0.2%)
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 Cap3.92B
Analysts77.33
Price Target28.23 (11.8%)
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 Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-2.65%
PT rev (3m)-16.22%
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 | 5.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.09 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.86 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.68 |
EPS(TTM)4.61
EY18.26%
EPS(NY)3.12
Fwd EY12.36%
FCF(TTM)-0.81
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.55
OCFY25.92%
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 | 0.78 |
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%