FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:FTS-PR-F • CA3495538678
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This FTS-PR-F.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FTS-PR-F.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- FTS-PR-F had positive earnings in the past year.
- FTS-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years FTS-PR-F has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years FTS-PR-F always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- FTS-PR-F has a Return On Assets of 2.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-F outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
- FTS-PR-F's Return On Equity of 7.20% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-F is outperformed by 72.22% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.32%, FTS-PR-F is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- FTS-PR-F had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.23%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.07%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.23%) for FTS-PR-F is below the current ROIC(4.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.29% | ||
| ROE | 7.2% | ||
| ROIC | 4.32% |
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of FTS-PR-F (14.08%) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
- FTS-PR-F's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- FTS-PR-F's Operating Margin of 28.69% is amongst the best of the industry. FTS-PR-F outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FTS-PR-F has remained more or less at the same level.
- FTS-PR-F has a Gross Margin of 72.30%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTS-PR-F outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- FTS-PR-F's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.08% | ||
| GM | 72.3% |
2. FTS-PR-F.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FTS-PR-F is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for FTS-PR-F has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for FTS-PR-F has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for FTS-PR-F is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- FTS-PR-F has an Altman-Z score of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-F is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of FTS-PR-F (0.49) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.32 is on the high side and indicates that FTS-PR-F has dependencies on debt financing.
- FTS-PR-F's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-F outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.51 indicates that FTS-PR-F may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- FTS-PR-F has a worse Current ratio (0.51) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
- FTS-PR-F has a Quick Ratio of 0.51. 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 Quick ratio (0.42) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 |
3. FTS-PR-F.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.79% over the past year.
- FTS-PR-F shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.11% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, FTS-PR-F shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.75% in the last year.
- FTS-PR-F shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.37% yearly.
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 5.39% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FTS-PR-F will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.03% on average per year.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- 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. FTS-PR-F.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.54, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-F.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FTS-PR-F is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.89. FTS-PR-F is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.17, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-F.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FTS-PR-F is valued a bit cheaper than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FTS-PR-F to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.50), we can say FTS-PR-F is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FTS-PR-F's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- FTS-PR-F's 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.
5. FTS-PR-F.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FTS-PR-F has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.28%.
- FTS-PR-F's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.69.
- FTS-PR-F's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FTS-PR-F decreases each year by -1.07%.
- 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
5.3 Sustainability
- 50.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTS-PR-F. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
FTS-PR-F.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:FTS-PR-F (4/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.85 | ||
| P/B | 0.49 | ||
| P/tB | 1.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.18 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.29% | ||
| ROE | 7.2% | ||
| ROCE | 5.19% | ||
| ROIC | 4.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.5% | ||
| OM | 28.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.08% | ||
| GM | 72.3% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 303.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 51.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP / FTS-PR-F.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FTS-PR-F stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FTS-PR-F.CA.
What is the valuation status of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 valuation of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) is 6.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.49.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) is expected to grow by 5.97% in the next year.