CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CPX - CA14042M1023 - Common Stock
58.8 CAD
-0.46 (-0.78%)
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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CPX was profitable.
In the past year CPX had a positive cash flow from operations.
CPX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CPX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CPX has a better Return On Assets (2.50%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
CPX has a better Return On Equity (7.64%) than 84.85% of its industry peers.
CPX has a Return On Invested Capital (2.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
The Profit Margin of CPX (10.96%) is better than 87.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.65%, CPX is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPX has declined.
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.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX has declined.
| 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, CPX has more shares outstanding
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 has a Altman-Z score of 0.79. This is amongst the best in 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CPX (31.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
WACC6.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that CPX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPX's Current ratio of 0.74 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPX is outperformed by 60.61% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CPX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPX's Quick ratio of 0.63 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPX is outperformed by 60.61% of its industry peers.
| 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.
CPX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 31.29% yearly.
CPX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.55%.
Measured over the past years, CPX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.98% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CPX 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 grow by 0.43% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-67.58%
EPS Next 2Y-25.59%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue Next Year-2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y0.43%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.00, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CPX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CPX is cheaper than 78.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, CPX is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.62, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CPX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CPX is cheaper than 75.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.88, CPX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.62 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CPX is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CPX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CPX's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.06% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y-25.59%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.90%, CPX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CPX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.53.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, CPX pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
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
84.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP84.33%
EPS Next 2Y-25.59%
EPS Next 3Y-14.06%
TSX:CPX (1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
58.8
-0.46 (-0.78%)
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 Cap9.17B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)383.00M
Analysts73.75
Price Target75.1 (27.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
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 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.62 | ||
| P/S | 2.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.83 | ||
| P/tB | 2.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.36 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY4.76%
EPS(NY)2.85
Fwd EY4.85%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY2.39%
OCF(TTM)7.63
OCFY12.98%
SpS22.42
BVpS32.17
TBVpS28.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.67
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
WACC6.27%
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 5Y9.17%
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 5Y0.43%
EBIT growth 1Y-55.37%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year52.1%
EBIT Next 3Y19.99%
EBIT Next 5Y13.35%
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 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.83.
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.