CPX Fundamental Analysis - CAPITAL POWER CORP

Fundamental Rating

Overall CPX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CPX against 34 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 is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CPX was profitable.

CPX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.

Each year in the past 5 years CPX has been profitable.

In the past 5 years CPX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.70%, CPX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.

The Return On Equity of CPX (8.38%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.

Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.50%, CPX is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.

Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPX is in line with the industry average of 4.55%.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	2.7%
ROE	8.38%
ROIC	2.5%

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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.35%, CPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.

CPX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.

The Operating Margin of CPX (13.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.

CPX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.18%, CPX is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.

CPX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
OM	13.1%
PM (TTM)	12.35%
GM	50.18%

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%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPX is destroying value.

Compared to 1 year ago, CPX has more shares outstanding

Compared to 5 years ago, CPX has more shares outstanding

The debt/assets ratio for CPX has been reduced compared to a year ago.

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.

The Altman-Z score of CPX (0.83) is better than 94.12% of its industry peers.

A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34 is on the high side and indicates that CPX has dependencies on debt financing.

The Debt to Equity ratio of CPX (1.34) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	1.34
Debt/FCF	N/A
Altman-Z	0.83

ROIC/WACC0.38

WACC6.51%

2.3 Liquidity

CPX has a Current Ratio of 0.93. 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 (0.93) than 67.65% of its industry peers.

A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that CPX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.

The Quick ratio of CPX (0.80) is comparable to the rest of the industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	0.93
Quick Ratio	0.8

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CPX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -37.40%.

CPX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 31.29% yearly.

Looking at the last year, CPX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.76% in the last year.

The Revenue has been growing by 13.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.

EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.4%

EPS 3Y37.52%

EPS 5Y31.29%

EPS Q2Q%-280.39%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.76%

Revenue growth 3Y23.8%

Revenue growth 5Y13.98%

Sales Q2Q%-43.02%

3.2 Future

CPX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.17% yearly.

The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.20% on average over the next years.

EPS Next Y-61.48%

EPS Next 2Y-12.68%

EPS Next 3Y-8.48%

EPS Next 5Y9.17%

Revenue Next Year-6.92%

Revenue Next 2Y6.01%

Revenue Next 3Y6.24%

Revenue Next 5Y-1.2%

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 decreasing.

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.29 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CPX.

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPX is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.

The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.20. CPX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.

The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.62, which indicates a correct valuation of CPX.

Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPX is valued a bit cheaper than 76.47% 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 22.70.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	19.29
Fwd PE	15.62

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPX is valued a bit more expensive than 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	N/A
EV/EBITDA	17.02

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CPX may justify a higher PE ratio.

A cheap valuation may be justified as CPX's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.48% in the coming years.

PEG (NY)N/A

PEG (5Y)0.62

EPS Next 2Y-12.68%

EPS Next 3Y-8.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CPX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%.

Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.35, CPX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.

CPX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	3.01%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.

Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%

Div Incr Years11

Div Non Decr Years15

5.3 Sustainability

74.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.

DP74.33%

EPS Next 2Y-12.68%

EPS Next 3Y-8.48%

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CAPITAL POWER CORP

TSX:CPX (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

61.33

+0.94 (+1.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating

GICS SectorUtilities

GICS IndustryGroupUtilities

GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo

Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29

Inst Owners18.26%

Inst Owner ChangeN/A

Ins Owners0.04%

Ins Owner ChangeN/A

Market Cap9.53B

Analysts75

Price Target66.64 (8.66%)

Short Float %N/A

Short RatioN/A

Dividend

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	3.01%

Yearly Dividend2.18

Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%

DP74.33%

Div Incr Years11

Div Non Decr Years15

Ex-Date09-29 2025-09-29 (0.691)

Surprises & Revisions

EPS beat(2)1

Avg EPS beat(2)-92.22%

Min EPS beat(2)-253.19%

Max EPS beat(2)68.75%

EPS beat(4)3

Avg EPS beat(4)-12.25%

Min EPS beat(4)-253.19%

Max EPS beat(4)101.4%

EPS beat(8)6

Avg EPS beat(8)16.35%

EPS beat(12)8

Avg EPS beat(12)30.77%

EPS beat(16)10

Avg EPS beat(16)23.77%

Revenue beat(2)1

Avg Revenue beat(2)-15.91%

Min Revenue beat(2)-45.83%

Max Revenue beat(2)14.01%

Revenue beat(4)2

Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.89%

Min Revenue beat(4)-45.83%

Max Revenue beat(4)15.46%

Revenue beat(8)5

Avg Revenue beat(8)13.32%

Revenue beat(12)9

Avg Revenue beat(12)25.65%

Revenue beat(16)11

Avg Revenue beat(16)20.06%

PT rev (1m)0.13%

PT rev (3m)4.39%

EPS NQ rev (1m)0%

EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.12%

EPS NY rev (1m)-32.28%

EPS NY rev (3m)-32.28%

Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%

Revenue NQ rev (3m)43.33%

Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.43%

Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.9%

Valuation

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	19.29
Fwd PE	15.62
P/S	2.88
P/FCF	N/A
P/OCF	9.33
P/B	1.95
P/tB	2.26
EV/EBITDA	17.02

EPS(TTM)3.18

EY5.19%

EPS(NY)3.93

Fwd EY6.4%

FCF(TTM)-0.21

FCFYN/A

OCF(TTM)6.57

OCFY10.72%

SpS21.3

BVpS31.38

TBVpS27.2

PEG (NY)N/A

PEG (5Y)0.62

Profitability

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	2.7%
ROE	8.38%
ROCE	3.2%
ROIC	2.5%
ROICexc	2.56%
ROICexgc	2.69%
OM	13.1%
PM (TTM)	12.35%
GM	50.18%
FCFM	N/A

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%

ROICexcg growth 3Y17.86%

ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.22

Health

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	1.34
Debt/FCF	N/A
Debt/EBITDA	6.82
Cap/Depr	200.95%
Cap/Sales	31.85%
Interest Coverage	1.63
Cash Conversion	106.57%
Profit Quality	N/A
Current Ratio	0.93
Quick Ratio	0.8
Altman-Z	0.83

F-Score4

WACC6.51%

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)-37.4%

EPS 3Y37.52%

EPS 5Y31.29%

EPS Q2Q%-280.39%

EPS Next Y-61.48%

EPS Next 2Y-12.68%

EPS Next 3Y-8.48%

EPS Next 5Y9.17%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.76%

Revenue growth 3Y23.8%

Revenue growth 5Y13.98%

Sales Q2Q%-43.02%

Revenue Next Year-6.92%

Revenue Next 2Y6.01%

Revenue Next 3Y6.24%

Revenue Next 5Y-1.2%

EBIT growth 1Y-56.34%

EBIT growth 3Y33.82%

EBIT growth 5Y4.84%

EBIT Next Year48.37%

EBIT Next 3Y21.56%

EBIT Next 5Y14.09%

FCF growth 1Y-121.71%

FCF growth 3Y-34.45%

FCF growth 5Y-4.09%

OCF growth 1Y32.38%

OCF growth 3Y9.52%

OCF growth 5Y9.61%

CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

1.2 Ratios

1.3 Margins

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

2.2 Solvency

2.3 Liquidity

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

3.2 Future

3.3 Evolution

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

4.2 Price Multiples

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

5.2 History

5.3 Sustainability

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