CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CPX • CA14042M1023
Current stock price
61.2 CAD
-2.18 (-3.44%)
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This CPX.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CPX.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CPX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CPX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CPX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- CPX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CPX (0.85%) is better than 84.38% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of CPX (2.72%) is better than 84.38% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CPX (2.42%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- CPX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.19%. This is above the industry average of 2.54%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.85% | ||
| ROE | 2.72% | ||
| ROIC | 2.42% |
ROA(3y)4.12%
ROA(5y)2.76%
ROE(3y)13.17%
ROE(5y)9.02%
ROIC(3y)6.19%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
1.3 Margins
- CPX has a better Profit Margin (3.55%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- CPX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CPX has a Operating Margin (10.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPX has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 43.52%, CPX is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.55% | ||
| GM | 43.52% |
OM growth 3Y-1.39%
OM growth 5Y-14.43%
PM growth 3Y1.63%
PM growth 5Y-3.47%
GM growth 3Y-1.92%
GM growth 5Y-9.03%
2. CPX.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPX is destroying value.
- CPX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CPX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CPX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.83, we must say that CPX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 0.83, CPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPX has a debt to FCF ratio of 70.24. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CPX would need 70.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CPX (70.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35 is on the high side and indicates that CPX has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.35, CPX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 70.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC6.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that CPX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.94, CPX is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that CPX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CPX has a better Quick ratio (0.75) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. CPX.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CPX have decreased strongly by -81.94% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.28% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, CPX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.48% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, CPX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.94% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-81.94%
EPS 3Y-36.55%
EPS 5Y-5.28%
EPS Q2Q%-106.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.48%
Revenue growth 3Y8.29%
Revenue growth 5Y13.94%
Sales Q2Q%26.38%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 52.62% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- CPX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y201.6%
EPS Next 2Y89.31%
EPS Next 3Y98.15%
EPS Next 5Y52.62%
Revenue Next Year7.86%
Revenue Next 2Y6.3%
Revenue Next 3Y0.65%
Revenue Next 5Y1.93%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CPX.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 65.81, CPX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CPX is cheaper than 71.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. CPX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.82, the valuation of CPX can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CPX is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CPX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 65.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CPX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CPX is more expensive than 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 97.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- CPX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CPX's earnings are expected to grow with 98.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y89.31%
EPS Next 3Y98.15%
5. CPX.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.47%, CPX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CPX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.73. CPX pays more dividend than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.47% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CPX decreases each year by -0.02%.
- CPX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CPX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
- 256.06% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP256.06%
EPS Next 2Y89.31%
EPS Next 3Y98.15%
CPX.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:CPX (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
61.2
-2.18 (-3.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)03-04 2026-03-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners25.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.57B
Revenue(TTM)3.72B
Net Income(TTM)132.00M
Analysts75
Price Target75.18 (22.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.47% |
Yearly Dividend2.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP256.06%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.691)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-61.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-116.32%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.16%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-76.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-253.19%
Max EPS beat(4)68.75%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.61%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)18.92%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)19.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)14.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)24.45%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-45.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)24.45%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.18%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)21.58%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)22.5%
PT rev (1m)-0.23%
PT rev (3m)-1.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 65.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.82 | ||
| P/S | 2.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 97.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.95 | ||
| P/B | 1.97 | ||
| P/tB | 2.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.91 |
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY1.52%
EPS(NY)2.8
Fwd EY4.58%
FCF(TTM)0.63
FCFY1.02%
OCF(TTM)6.15
OCFY10.05%
SpS23.79
BVpS31.05
TBVpS27.09
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.85% | ||
| ROE | 2.72% | ||
| ROCE | 2.8% | ||
| ROIC | 2.42% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.56% | ||
| OM | 10.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.55% | ||
| GM | 43.52% | ||
| FCFM | 2.63% |
ROA(3y)4.12%
ROA(5y)2.76%
ROE(3y)13.17%
ROE(5y)9.02%
ROIC(3y)6.19%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
ROICexc(3y)6.95%
ROICexc(5y)5.67%
ROICexgc(3y)7.59%
ROICexgc(5y)6.23%
ROCE(3y)7.14%
ROCE(5y)5.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-14.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.21%
OM growth 3Y-1.39%
OM growth 5Y-14.43%
PM growth 3Y1.63%
PM growth 5Y-3.47%
GM growth 3Y-1.92%
GM growth 5Y-9.03%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 70.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 148.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 23.23% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.12 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.59% | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.83 |
F-Score3
WACC6.79%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)162.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)145.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)24.6%
Profit Quality(3y)32.85%
Profit Quality(5y)182.19%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-81.94%
EPS 3Y-36.55%
EPS 5Y-5.28%
EPS Q2Q%-106.86%
EPS Next Y201.6%
EPS Next 2Y89.31%
EPS Next 3Y98.15%
EPS Next 5Y52.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.48%
Revenue growth 3Y8.29%
Revenue growth 5Y13.94%
Sales Q2Q%26.38%
Revenue Next Year7.86%
Revenue Next 2Y6.3%
Revenue Next 3Y0.65%
Revenue Next 5Y1.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-53.04%
EBIT growth 3Y6.78%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.5%
EBIT Next Year179.88%
EBIT Next 3Y46.14%
EBIT Next 5Y28.64%
FCF growth 1Y42.03%
FCF growth 3Y-27.1%
FCF growth 5Y-20.31%
OCF growth 1Y-15.54%
OCF growth 3Y0.95%
OCF growth 5Y9.5%
CAPITAL POWER CORP / CPX.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CPX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CPX.CA.
What is the valuation status for CPX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) stock?
CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) is 65.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.97.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CAPITAL POWER CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) is expected to grow by 201.6% in the next year.