FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.9 PERP (FTS-PR-F.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:FTS-PR-F - CA3495538678
24 CAD
-0.04 (-0.17%)
FTS-PR-F gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. FTS-PR-F has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FTS-PR-F is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FTS-PR-F was profitable.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.27%, FTS-PR-F is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-F has a worse Return On Equity (6.97%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-F's Return On Invested Capital of 4.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-F outperforms 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 last Return On Invested Capital (4.20%) for FTS-PR-F is above the 3 year average (4.10%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.27% | ||
| ROE | 6.97% | ||
| ROIC | 4.2% |
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 14.02%. 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 28.97%, 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.
FTS-PR-F's Gross Margin of 72.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-F outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-F's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.02% | ||
| GM | 72.57% |
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
FTS-PR-F has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for FTS-PR-F has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
FTS-PR-F has more shares outstanding than it did 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 0.53. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-F is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.53, FTS-PR-F is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-F has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.35, FTS-PR-F is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC4.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that FTS-PR-F may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.66, FTS-PR-F is not doing good in the industry: 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FTS-PR-F has a Quick Ratio of 0.66. 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.
The Quick ratio of FTS-PR-F (0.54) is worse than 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.89% 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 5.08% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FTS-PR-F shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.21% in the last year.
FTS-PR-F shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.55% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.89%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%-2.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.21%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%8.35%
3.2 Future
FTS-PR-F is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.85% yearly.
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.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.02, 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 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FTS-PR-F's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.56.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.67 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 the industry average as 61.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FTS-PR-F is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.67 |
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 | 8.28 |
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 3.49%, 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 4.42.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, FTS-PR-F pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FTS-PR-F has a limited annual growth rate of 5.61%.
FTS-PR-F has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 50.83% 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.
DP50.83%
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
TSX:FTS-PR-F (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24
-0.04 (-0.17%)
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 Cap12.13B
Revenue(TTM)12.04B
Net Income(TTM)1.69B
Analysts64.76
Price Target24.17 (0.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
DP50.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.85%
Max EPS beat(2)7.39%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.85%
Max EPS beat(4)7.39%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.45%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)0.93%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.54%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.54%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.17%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.42%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.57%
PT rev (1m)-1.99%
PT rev (3m)1.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.67 | ||
| P/S | 1.01 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.03 | ||
| P/B | 0.5 | ||
| P/tB | 1.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.28 |
EPS(TTM)3.42
EY14.25%
EPS(NY)3.6
Fwd EY15%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.93
OCFY33.02%
SpS23.82
BVpS47.88
TBVpS19.4
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)1.38
Graham Number60.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.27% | ||
| ROE | 6.97% | ||
| ROCE | 5.06% | ||
| ROIC | 4.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.33% | ||
| OM | 28.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.02% | ||
| GM | 72.57% | ||
| 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 304.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 51.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.53 |
F-Score4
WACC4.87%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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)5.21%
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 1Y8.76%
EBIT growth 3Y10.06%
EBIT growth 5Y5.99%
EBIT Next Year71.64%
EBIT Next 3Y25.71%
EBIT Next 5Y18.17%
FCF growth 1Y-510.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y9.21%
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 6 / 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 50.83%.