CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CPX - CA14042M1023 - Common Stock
66.42 CAD
-1.11 (-1.64%)
Overall CPX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CPX against 32 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. While showing a medium growth rate, CPX is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CPX was profitable.
CPX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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's Return On Assets of 2.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPX outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
CPX has a better Return On Equity (7.64%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.38%, CPX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.64%.
| 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 84.38% of its industry peers.
CPX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.65%, CPX is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CPX has a Gross Margin of 47.75%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CPX underperforms 65.63% 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.
CPX has more shares outstanding than it did 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 0.86, 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 0.86, CPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 31.16, CPX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.22 is on the high side and indicates that CPX has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CPX (1.22) is better than 78.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 31.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC6.42%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that CPX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPX has a worse Current ratio (0.74) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CPX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPX has a Quick ratio of 0.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPX outperforms 40.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CPX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.37%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CPX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y-64.64%
EPS Next 2Y-18.44%
EPS Next 3Y-9.88%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue Next Year-0.76%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y0.38%
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.
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 23.72, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CPX.
78.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CPX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.39, CPX is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward 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/Forward Earnings ratio of CPX to the average of the S&P500 Index (33.72), we can say CPX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPX is valued a bit more expensive than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
CPX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 47.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.56 |
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 -9.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y-18.44%
EPS Next 3Y-9.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.07%, CPX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.18, CPX is paying slightly less dividend.
CPX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
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
84.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP84.33%
EPS Next 2Y-18.44%
EPS Next 3Y-9.88%
TSX:CPX (11/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
66.42
-1.11 (-1.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.33B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)383.00M
Analysts73.75
Price Target73.23 (10.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP84.33%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date
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)6.1%
PT rev (3m)10.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-37.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.39 | ||
| P/S | 2.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 47.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.68 | ||
| P/B | 2.06 | ||
| P/tB | 2.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.56 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY4.22%
EPS(NY)3.43
Fwd EY5.16%
FCF(TTM)1.41
FCFY2.12%
OCF(TTM)7.65
OCFY11.52%
SpS22.48
BVpS32.26
TBVpS28.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.76
Graham Number45.08
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 | 0.86 |
F-Score4
WACC6.42%
ROIC/WACC0.37
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-64.64%
EPS Next 2Y-18.44%
EPS Next 3Y-9.88%
EPS Next 5Y9.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.55%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%17.77%
Revenue Next Year-0.76%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y0.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-55.37%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year53.25%
EBIT Next 3Y21.28%
EBIT Next 5Y14.46%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for CAPITAL POWER CORP?
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.
How financially healthy is CAPITAL POWER CORP?
The financial health rating of CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) is 2 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 84.33%.