CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:CPX • CA14042M1023

62.13 CAD
+1.14 (+1.87%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 07:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

4

CPX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While CPX is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CPX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CPX has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CPX had a positive operating cash flow.
CPX.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCPX.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of CPX (0.85%) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • CPX has a better Return On Equity (2.72%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • CPX has a better Return On Invested Capital (2.42%) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPX is above the industry average of 3.57%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CPX.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCPX.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 3.55%, CPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CPX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of CPX (10.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CPX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CPX has a worse Gross Margin (43.52%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
CPX.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCPX.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. CPX.CA Health Analysis

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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CPX has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for CPX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CPX is higher compared to a year ago.
CPX.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCPX.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
CPX.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCPX.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • CPX has an Altman-Z score of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CPX has a Altman-Z score of 0.84. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPX outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • CPX has a Debt to FCF ratio (70.24) which 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.35
Debt/FCF 70.24
Altman-Z 0.84
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC7%
CPX.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCPX.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CPX has a Current Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CPX has a better Current ratio (0.94) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that CPX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.75, CPX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.75
CPX.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCPX.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. CPX.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CPX have decreased strongly by -81.97% in the last year.
  • CPX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.60% yearly.
  • 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)-81.97%
EPS 3Y1.38%
EPS 5Y2.6%
EPS Q2Q%-106.97%
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 35.10% 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 Y63.91%
EPS Next 2Y39.56%
EPS Next 3Y61.7%
EPS Next 5Y35.1%
Revenue Next Year7.86%
Revenue Next 2Y6.3%
Revenue Next 3Y0.65%
Revenue Next 5Y1.93%

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 accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CPX.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCPX.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
CPX.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCPX.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. CPX.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 66.81 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CPX.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPX is valued a bit cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.71. CPX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • CPX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.15.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPX is valued a bit cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.82, CPX is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 66.81
Fwd PE 22.15
CPX.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPX.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 99.15
EV/EBITDA 17.06
CPX.CA Per share dataCPX.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CPX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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 61.70% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)25.73
EPS Next 2Y39.56%
EPS Next 3Y61.7%

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5. CPX.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.39%, CPX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • CPX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.45.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CPX pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.39%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years15
CPX.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCPX.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • CPX pays out 256.06% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP256.06%
EPS Next 2Y39.56%
EPS Next 3Y61.7%
CPX.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCPX.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
CPX.CA Dividend Payout.CPX.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CPX.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CPX.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CAPITAL POWER CORP

TSX:CPX (3/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

62.13

+1.14 (+1.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners25.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.72B
Revenue(TTM)3.72B
Net Income(TTM)132.00M
Analysts75
Price Target75.18 (21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.39%
Yearly Dividend2.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP256.06%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 66.81
Fwd PE 22.15
P/S 2.61
P/FCF 99.15
P/OCF 10.1
P/B 2
P/tB 2.29
EV/EBITDA 17.06
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY1.5%
EPS(NY)2.8
Fwd EY4.51%
FCF(TTM)0.63
FCFY1.01%
OCF(TTM)6.15
OCFY9.9%
SpS23.79
BVpS31.05
TBVpS27.09
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)25.73
Graham Number25.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.84
F-Score3
WACC7%
ROIC/WACC0.35
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)-81.97%
EPS 3Y1.38%
EPS 5Y2.6%
EPS Q2Q%-106.97%
EPS Next Y63.91%
EPS Next 2Y39.56%
EPS Next 3Y61.7%
EPS Next 5Y35.1%
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 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 66.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.


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 63.91% in the next year.