CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CPX • CA14042M1023
Current stock price
67.7 CAD
-0.24 (-0.35%)
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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.
- CPX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CPX has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CPX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 0.85%, CPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.72%, CPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.42%, CPX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPX is above the industry average of 2.46%.
| 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 (3.62%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- CPX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CPX has a Operating Margin (10.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPX has declined.
- CPX's Gross Margin of 42.41% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPX is outperformed by 68.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.62% | ||
| GM | 42.41% |
OM growth 3Y-0.45%
OM growth 5Y-13.93%
PM growth 3Y2.61%
PM growth 5Y-2.91%
GM growth 3Y-1.57%
GM growth 5Y-8.84%
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
- Compared to 5 years ago, CPX has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CPX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.89, we must say that CPX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.89, CPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CPX is 70.24, which is on the high side as it means it would take CPX, 70.24 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CPX (1.35) is better than 78.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 70.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.89 |
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC6.86%
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.
- CPX has a Quick 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's Quick ratio of 0.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPX outperforms 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
- CPX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -81.94%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.28% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -3.39% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 13.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-81.94%
EPS 3Y-36.55%
EPS 5Y-5.28%
EPS Q2Q%-106.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.27%
Revenue growth 5Y13.29%
Sales Q2Q%26.38%
3.2 Future
- CPX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 52.62% yearly.
- CPX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y170.11%
EPS Next 2Y88.12%
EPS Next 3Y61.24%
EPS Next 5Y52.62%
Revenue Next Year10.42%
Revenue Next 2Y7.64%
Revenue Next 3Y10.05%
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.
4. CPX.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 72.80, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CPX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CPX is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.18), we can say CPX is valued expensively.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.95, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CPX.
- CPX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CPX is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 37.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 72.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPX is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.63% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CPX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 108.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CPX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of CPX may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CPX's earnings are expected to grow with 61.24% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y88.12%
EPS Next 3Y61.24%
5. CPX.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CPX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.07%, which is a nice return.
- CPX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.33.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CPX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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 2Y88.12%
EPS Next 3Y61.24%
CPX.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:CPX (4/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
67.7
-0.24 (-0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)03-04 2026-03-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners24.8%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.59B
Revenue(TTM)3.65B
Net Income(TTM)132.00M
Analysts75
Price Target75.18 (11.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
Yearly Dividend2.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP256.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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%
PT rev (3m)0.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 72.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.95 | ||
| P/S | 2.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 108.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.01 | ||
| P/B | 2.18 | ||
| P/tB | 2.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.06 |
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY1.37%
EPS(NY)2.51
Fwd EY3.71%
FCF(TTM)0.63
FCFY0.93%
OCF(TTM)6.15
OCFY9.09%
SpS23.32
BVpS31.05
TBVpS27.09
PEG (NY)0.43
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 | 10.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.62% | ||
| GM | 42.41% | ||
| FCFM | 2.69% |
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-0.45%
OM growth 5Y-13.93%
PM growth 3Y2.61%
PM growth 5Y-2.91%
GM growth 3Y-1.57%
GM growth 5Y-8.84%
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 | 23.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.12 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.59% | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.89 |
F-Score3
WACC6.86%
ROIC/WACC0.35
Cap/Depr(3y)162.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)145.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)25.06%
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 Y170.11%
EPS Next 2Y88.12%
EPS Next 3Y61.24%
EPS Next 5Y52.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.39%
Revenue growth 3Y7.27%
Revenue growth 5Y13.29%
Sales Q2Q%26.38%
Revenue Next Year10.42%
Revenue Next 2Y7.64%
Revenue Next 3Y10.05%
Revenue Next 5Y1.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-53.04%
EBIT growth 3Y6.78%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.5%
EBIT Next Year177.57%
EBIT Next 3Y46.68%
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 5 / 10 to CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CAPITAL POWER CORP?
CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CPX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) is 72.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.18.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CPX stock?
The dividend rating of CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 256.06%.