CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:CPX • CA14042M1023

62.99 CAD
+0.07 (+0.11%)
Last: Feb 26, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CPX. CPX was compared to 31 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 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CPX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of CPX (2.50%) is better than 80.65% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 7.64%, CPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CPX has a Return On Invested Capital (2.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPX is above the industry average of 3.78%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CPX.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCPX.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.96%, CPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPX has grown nicely.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 11.65%, CPX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CPX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CPX has a worse Gross Margin (47.75%) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPX has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPX is destroying value.
  • CPX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • CPX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CPX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CPX.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCPX.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
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 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • CPX has an Altman-Z score of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.83, CPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CPX is 31.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take CPX, 31.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CPX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 31.16. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CPX outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.22 is on the high side and indicates that CPX has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CPX's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPX outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.22
Debt/FCF 31.16
Altman-Z 0.83
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC6.49%
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 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that CPX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.74, CPX is doing worse than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CPX has a Quick Ratio of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that CPX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.63, CPX is not doing good in the industry: 67.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.63
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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CPX have decreased strongly by -32.37% in the last year.
  • 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%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 13.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 decrease by -3.65% on average over the next years.
  • CPX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y-66.21%
EPS Next 2Y-26.22%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%
EPS Next 5Y-3.65%
Revenue Next Year-2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y2.46%

3.3 Evolution

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

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.50 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CPX.
  • CPX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CPX is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CPX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.11.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.47, 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 70.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CPX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.5
Fwd PE 22.47
CPX.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPX.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 67.74% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CPX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • CPX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.98
EV/EBITDA 17.07
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

  • 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 -13.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.72
EPS Next 2Y-26.22%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CPX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.62%, which is a nice return.
  • CPX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.41.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, CPX pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.62%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CPX decreases each year by -1.04%.
  • CPX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • CPX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
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

  • 84.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • CPX's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP84.33%
EPS Next 2Y-26.22%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%
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 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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CAPITAL POWER CORP

TSX:CPX (2/26/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

62.99

+0.07 (+0.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)10-29
Earnings (Next)03-04
Inst Owners23.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.85B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)383.00M
Analysts75
Price Target75.35 (19.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.62%
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.04%
DP84.33%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.11%
PT rev (3m)-1.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.5
Fwd PE 22.47
P/S 2.82
P/FCF 44.98
P/OCF 8.28
P/B 1.96
P/tB 2.25
EV/EBITDA 17.07
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY4.45%
EPS(NY)2.8
Fwd EY4.45%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY2.22%
OCF(TTM)7.61
OCFY12.08%
SpS22.35
BVpS32.07
TBVpS28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.72
Graham Number44.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.83
F-Score4
WACC6.49%
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-66.21%
EPS Next 2Y-26.22%
EPS Next 3Y-13.45%
EPS Next 5Y-3.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.55%
Revenue growth 3Y23.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.98%
Sales Q2Q%17.77%
Revenue Next Year-2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y2.46%
EBIT growth 1Y-55.37%
EBIT growth 3Y33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y4.84%
EBIT Next Year52.1%
EBIT Next 3Y19.99%
EBIT Next 5Y14.57%
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.


What is the valuation status for CPX stock?

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.


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 22.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.96.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CAPITAL POWER CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAPITAL POWER CORP (CPX.CA) is expected to decline by -66.21% in the next year.