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%)
Overall CPX-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CPX-PR-E against 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CPX-PR-E had positive earnings in the past year.
CPX-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CPX-PR-E has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CPX-PR-E always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 2.70%, CPX-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-E has a better Return On Equity (8.38%) than 85.29% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.50%, CPX-PR-E perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.35%, CPX-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX-PR-E's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CPX-PR-E (13.10%) is better than 61.76% of its industry peers.
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.
CPX-PR-E'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-E is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX-PR-E has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CPX-PR-E has more shares outstanding than it did 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's Altman-Z score of 0.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPX-PR-E outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34 is on the high side and indicates that CPX-PR-E has dependencies on debt 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 has a better Current ratio (0.93) than 73.53% of its industry peers.
CPX-PR-E has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX-PR-E is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPX-PR-E has a Quick ratio of 0.80. This is in the better half of the industry: CPX-PR-E outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
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 -37.40%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, CPX-PR-E shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.76% 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)-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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.97, the valuation of CPX-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPX-PR-E is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, CPX-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.46, the valuation of CPX-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
94.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX-PR-E, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPX-PR-E to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.86), we can say CPX-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
| 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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.25%, CPX-PR-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CPX-PR-E's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.52.
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
74.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX-PR-E. 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)2.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-32.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)43.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
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%