CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CPX - CA14042M1023 - Common Stock
60.07 CAD
+1.27 (+2.16%)
Overall CPX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CPX against 33 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. CPX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CPX is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing. CPX also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CPX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CPX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CPX has been profitable.
CPX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CPX has a Return On Assets of 2.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
CPX's Return On Equity of 7.64% is amongst the best of the industry. CPX outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.38%, CPX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPX is above the industry average of 3.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.5% | ||
| ROE | 7.64% | ||
| ROIC | 2.38% |
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's Profit Margin of 10.96% is amongst the best of the industry. CPX outperforms 87.88% of its industry peers.
CPX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CPX has a Operating Margin of 11.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPX outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
CPX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CPX's Gross Margin of 47.75% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPX is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
CPX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.96% | ||
| GM | 47.75% |
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 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CPX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CPX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.79, we must say that CPX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CPX's Altman-Z score of 0.79 is amongst the best of the industry. CPX outperforms 93.94% of its industry peers.
CPX has a debt to FCF ratio of 31.16. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CPX would need 31.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CPX has a Debt to FCF ratio (31.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
CPX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.22. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.22, CPX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 31.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC6.28%
2.3 Liquidity
CPX has a Current Ratio of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.74, CPX is doing worse than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX has a Quick Ratio of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.63, CPX is doing worse than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CPX have decreased strongly by -32.37% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CPX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.29% on average per year.
CPX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.55%.
CPX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.37%
EPS 3Y37.52%
EPS 5Y31.29%
EPS Q2Q%-28.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.55%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%17.77%
3.2 Future
CPX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.65% yearly.
CPX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.59% yearly.
EPS Next Y-67.58%
EPS Next 2Y-25.59%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
EPS Next 5Y-3.65%
Revenue Next Year-2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y2.59%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.45 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CPX.
78.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CPX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.07 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CPX.
75.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CPX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CPX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
CPX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 42.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CPX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CPX's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.06% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2Y-25.59%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.51%, CPX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CPX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.88. CPX pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CPX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.51% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CPX decreases each year by -1.04%.
CPX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CPX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
CPX pays out 84.33% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CPX's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP84.33%
EPS Next 2Y-25.59%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
TSX:CPX (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
60.07
+1.27 (+2.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.37B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)383.00M
Analysts75
Price Target75.1 (25.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.51% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP84.33%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-130.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-253.19%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.16%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-22.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-253.19%
Max EPS beat(4)101.4%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)7.39%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)27.64%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)25.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-45.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)24.45%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-45.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)24.45%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.37%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)25.13%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)23.25%
PT rev (1m)-1.34%
PT rev (3m)8.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.07 | ||
| P/S | 2.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 42.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.87 | ||
| P/B | 1.87 | ||
| P/tB | 2.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.45 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY4.66%
EPS(NY)2.85
Fwd EY4.75%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY2.34%
OCF(TTM)7.63
OCFY12.71%
SpS22.42
BVpS32.17
TBVpS28.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.69
Graham Number45.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.5% | ||
| ROE | 7.64% | ||
| ROCE | 3.04% | ||
| ROIC | 2.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.41% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.54% | ||
| OM | 11.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.96% | ||
| GM | 47.75% | ||
| FCFM | 6.27% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.86%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 31.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 174.01% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 27.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.47 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 123.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 57.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.79 |
F-Score4
WACC6.28%
ROIC/WACC0.38
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)-32.37%
EPS 3Y37.52%
EPS 5Y31.29%
EPS Q2Q%-28.79%
EPS Next Y-67.58%
EPS Next 2Y-25.59%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
EPS Next 5Y-3.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.55%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%17.77%
Revenue Next Year-2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y2.59%
EBIT growth 1Y-55.37%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year52.1%
EBIT Next 3Y19.99%
EBIT Next 5Y13.92%
FCF growth 1Y-2.23%
FCF growth 3Y-34.45%
FCF growth 5Y-4.09%
OCF growth 1Y34.92%
OCF growth 3Y9.52%
OCF growth 5Y9.61%
CAPITAL POWER CORP / CPX.CA 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 3 / 10 to CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 21.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.87.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CAPITAL POWER CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) is expected to decline by -67.58% in the next year.