CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CPX • CA14042M1023
Current stock price
66.47 CAD
-1.13 (-1.67%)
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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
- 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.
- In the past 5 years CPX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CPX (0.85%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 2.72%, CPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPX's Return On Invested Capital of 2.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPX outperforms 65.63% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.62%, CPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX has declined.
- With a Operating Margin value of 10.58%, CPX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.38% 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 42.41%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CPX underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
- CPX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPX 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 worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.88, 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 0.88, 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CPX (70.24) 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.
- CPX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.35. This is in the better half of the industry: CPX outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 70.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC6.85%
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 Current ratio of 0.94. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPX outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that CPX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CPX has a Quick ratio of 0.75. This is in the better half 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%.
- CPX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.28% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, CPX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.39% in the last year.
- CPX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.29% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, CPX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 52.62% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.93% on average over the next years.
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 71.47 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CPX.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CPX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.87), we can say CPX is valued expensively.
- CPX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.46.
- 78.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPX to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.51), we can say CPX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 71.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 65.63% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CPX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CPX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 106.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.95 |
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)0.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y88.12%
EPS Next 3Y61.24%
5. CPX.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.09%, CPX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CPX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.33.
- CPX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CPX decreases each year by -0.02%.
- CPX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- CPX pays out 256.06% of its income as dividend. 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 (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
66.47
-1.13 (-1.67%)
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 Cap10.40B
Revenue(TTM)3.65B
Net Income(TTM)132.00M
Analysts75
Price Target75.18 (13.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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 | 71.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.46 | ||
| P/S | 2.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 106.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.81 | ||
| P/B | 2.14 | ||
| P/tB | 2.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.95 |
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY1.4%
EPS(NY)2.51
Fwd EY3.78%
FCF(TTM)0.63
FCFY0.94%
OCF(TTM)6.15
OCFY9.25%
SpS23.32
BVpS31.05
TBVpS27.09
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.4917 (-61.65%)
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 | 0.88 |
F-Score3
WACC6.85%
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 71.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.14.
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%.