EMERA INC (EMA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:EMA - CA2908761018 - Common Stock
65.01 CAD
-0.14 (-0.21%)
Overall EMA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated EMA against 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. EMA has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. EMA is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. Finally EMA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EMA had positive earnings in the past year.
EMA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
EMA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years EMA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
EMA has a Return On Assets (2.56%) which is in line with its industry peers.
EMA's Return On Equity of 8.29% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EMA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
EMA has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.70%) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EMA is in line with the industry average of 4.03%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.70%) for EMA is above the 3 year average (3.14%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 8.29% | ||
| ROIC | 3.7% |
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)6.7%
ROE(5y)7.06%
ROIC(3y)3.14%
ROIC(5y)2.92%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of EMA (12.89%) is worse than 94.44% of its industry peers.
EMA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 23.65%, EMA is not doing good in the industry: 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
EMA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.89% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y3.96%
OM growth 5Y-4.26%
PM growth 3Y-8.12%
PM growth 5Y-8.76%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EMA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EMA has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for EMA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, EMA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.76, we must say that EMA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
EMA has a better Altman-Z score (0.76) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.47 is on the high side and indicates that EMA has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.47, EMA is doing worse than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.76 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC5.67%
2.3 Liquidity
EMA has a Current Ratio of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that EMA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EMA's Current ratio of 0.72 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EMA outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
EMA has a Quick Ratio of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that EMA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EMA (0.57) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EMA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 38.83%, which is quite impressive.
EMA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.49% yearly.
Looking at the last year, EMA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.17% in the last year.
EMA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.83%
EPS 3Y1.4%
EPS 5Y2.49%
EPS Q2Q%8.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.17%
Revenue growth 3Y7.69%
Revenue growth 5Y3.33%
Sales Q2Q%16.87%
3.2 Future
EMA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.58% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y21.64%
EPS Next 2Y9.72%
EPS Next 3Y7.81%
EPS Next 5Y8.58%
Revenue Next Year16.17%
Revenue Next 2Y5.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.1%
Revenue Next 5Y3.05%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.15, EMA is valued on the expensive side.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than EMA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
EMA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.37, EMA is valued on the expensive side.
EMA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. EMA is more expensive than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.96. EMA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than EMA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EMA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)6.89
EPS Next 2Y9.72%
EPS Next 3Y7.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EMA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.43%, which is a nice return.
EMA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.03. EMA pays more dividend than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
EMA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.43% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EMA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.46%.
EMA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
EMA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.46%
Div Incr Years18
Div Non Decr Years26
5.3 Sustainability
EMA pays out 57.91% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of EMA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP57.91%
EPS Next 2Y9.72%
EPS Next 3Y7.81%
TSX:EMA (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
65.01
-0.14 (-0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.55B
Revenue(TTM)8.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.10B
Analysts70
Price Target70.07 (7.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.43% |
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.46%
DP57.91%
Div Incr Years18
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.31%
Min EPS beat(2)0.29%
Max EPS beat(2)20.34%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.36%
Min EPS beat(4)0.29%
Max EPS beat(4)27.9%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.93%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.19%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.56%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.02%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)19.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.63%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.72%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.07%
PT rev (1m)1.53%
PT rev (3m)3.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.37 | ||
| P/S | 2.29 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.47 | ||
| P/tB | 2.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.55 |
EPS(TTM)3.79
EY5.83%
EPS(NY)3.54
Fwd EY5.44%
FCF(TTM)-4.02
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.6
OCFY11.68%
SpS28.38
BVpS44.16
TBVpS24.67
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)6.89
Graham Number61.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 8.29% | ||
| ROCE | 5.33% | ||
| ROIC | 3.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.38% | ||
| OM | 23.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.89% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)6.7%
ROE(5y)7.06%
ROIC(3y)3.14%
ROIC(5y)2.92%
ROICexc(3y)3.18%
ROICexc(5y)2.95%
ROICexgc(3y)3.8%
ROICexgc(5y)3.58%
ROCE(3y)4.61%
ROCE(5y)4.29%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.78%
OM growth 3Y3.96%
OM growth 5Y-4.26%
PM growth 3Y-8.12%
PM growth 5Y-8.76%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 279.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 40.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.76 |
F-Score7
WACC5.67%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)272.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)273.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)41.07%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.83%
EPS 3Y1.4%
EPS 5Y2.49%
EPS Q2Q%8.64%
EPS Next Y21.64%
EPS Next 2Y9.72%
EPS Next 3Y7.81%
EPS Next 5Y8.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.17%
Revenue growth 3Y7.69%
Revenue growth 5Y3.33%
Sales Q2Q%16.87%
Revenue Next Year16.17%
Revenue Next 2Y5.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.1%
Revenue Next 5Y3.05%
EBIT growth 1Y28.78%
EBIT growth 3Y11.95%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.07%
EBIT Next Year102.49%
EBIT Next 3Y30.17%
EBIT Next 5Y19.8%
FCF growth 1Y-2.63%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y28.6%
OCF growth 3Y30.7%
OCF growth 5Y11.65%
EMERA INC / EMA.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EMA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to EMA.CA.
What is the valuation status for EMA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to EMERA INC (EMA.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of EMA stock?
EMERA INC (EMA.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for EMA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EMERA INC (EMA.CA) is 17.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.47.
How financially healthy is EMERA INC?
The financial health rating of EMERA INC (EMA.CA) is 2 / 10.