FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:FTS-PR-F - CA3495538678
23.94 CAD
-0.03 (-0.13%)
Overall FTS-PR-F gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FTS-PR-F against 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. FTS-PR-F has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. FTS-PR-F has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FTS-PR-F had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FTS-PR-F had a positive cash flow from operations.
FTS-PR-F had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
FTS-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FTS-PR-F's Return On Assets of 2.33% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-F outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-F has a better Return On Equity (7.19%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-F has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.27%) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FTS-PR-F is in line with the industry average of 4.02%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.10%) for FTS-PR-F is below the current ROIC(4.27%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 7.19% | ||
| ROIC | 4.27% |
ROA(3y)2.18%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.58%
ROIC(3y)4.1%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
1.3 Margins
FTS-PR-F has a Profit Margin of 14.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-F outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FTS-PR-F has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 28.90%, FTS-PR-F is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-F's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 72.37%, FTS-PR-F is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-F's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.31% | ||
| GM | 72.37% |
OM growth 3Y3.06%
OM growth 5Y0.41%
PM growth 3Y2.32%
PM growth 5Y-5.83%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FTS-PR-F is destroying value.
FTS-PR-F has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FTS-PR-F has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FTS-PR-F has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FTS-PR-F has an Altman-Z score of 0.52. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-F is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 0.52, FTS-PR-F is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33 is on the high side and indicates that FTS-PR-F has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FTS-PR-F (1.33) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC4.78%
2.3 Liquidity
FTS-PR-F has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-F is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FTS-PR-F has a worse Current ratio (0.58) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-F has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-F is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FTS-PR-F has a Quick ratio of 0.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: FTS-PR-F underperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FTS-PR-F shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.89%.
FTS-PR-F shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.08% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.08% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FTS-PR-F shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.89%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%-2.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.08%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%8.35%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FTS-PR-F will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.85% on average per year.
FTS-PR-F is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.44%
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
EPS Next 5Y5.85%
Revenue Next Year5.21%
Revenue Next 2Y4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.92%
Revenue Next 5Y3.76%
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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.00, the valuation of FTS-PR-F can be described as very cheap.
61.11% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FTS-PR-F, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
FTS-PR-F's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.06.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.65 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-F.
FTS-PR-F's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FTS-PR-F is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.73. FTS-PR-F is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.11% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FTS-PR-F, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
FTS-PR-F has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.55%, FTS-PR-F has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
FTS-PR-F's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.97.
FTS-PR-F's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.55% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FTS-PR-F has a limited annual growth rate of 5.61%.
FTS-PR-F has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FTS-PR-F has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
FTS-PR-F pays out 49.62% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
FTS-PR-F's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP49.62%
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
TSX:FTS-PR-F (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.94
-0.03 (-0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.10B
Revenue(TTM)11.51B
Net Income(TTM)1.70B
Analysts64.76
Price Target24.17 (0.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.55% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
DP49.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.58%
Min EPS beat(2)1.78%
Max EPS beat(2)7.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.2%
Min EPS beat(4)1.1%
Max EPS beat(4)7.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)2.61%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)2.94%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.67%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.26%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.34%
PT rev (1m)-1.99%
PT rev (3m)1.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.65 | ||
| P/S | 1.02 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.8 | ||
| P/B | 0.51 | ||
| P/tB | 1.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.34 |
EPS(TTM)3.42
EY14.29%
EPS(NY)3.6
Fwd EY15.04%
FCF(TTM)-3.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.54
OCFY35.68%
SpS23.49
BVpS46.74
TBVpS18.81
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)1.38
Graham Number59.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 7.19% | ||
| ROCE | 5.15% | ||
| ROIC | 4.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.43% | ||
| OM | 28.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.31% | ||
| GM | 72.37% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.18%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.58%
ROIC(3y)4.1%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
ROICexc(3y)4.12%
ROICexc(5y)4.06%
ROICexgc(3y)5.36%
ROICexgc(5y)5.34%
ROCE(3y)4.93%
ROCE(5y)4.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.42%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.39%
OM growth 3Y3.06%
OM growth 5Y0.41%
PM growth 3Y2.32%
PM growth 5Y-5.83%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 302.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 51.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.52 |
F-Score5
WACC4.78%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)245.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)249.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)39.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.89%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%-2.32%
EPS Next Y6.44%
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
EPS Next 5Y5.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.08%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%8.35%
Revenue Next Year5.21%
Revenue Next 2Y4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.92%
Revenue Next 5Y3.76%
EBIT growth 1Y6.75%
EBIT growth 3Y10.06%
EBIT growth 5Y5.99%
EBIT Next Year71.64%
EBIT Next 3Y25.71%
EBIT Next 5Y18.17%
FCF growth 1Y-175.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y28.44%
OCF growth 3Y10.12%
OCF growth 5Y7.71%
FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP / FTS-PR-F.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FTS-PR-F stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FTS-PR-F.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) stock?
FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) is expected to grow by 6.44% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FTS-PR-F stock?
The dividend rating of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.62%.