FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:FTS-PR-G - CA3495538348
24.94 CAD
+0.04 (+0.16%)
FTS-PR-G gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 16 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While FTS-PR-G is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. FTS-PR-G has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. FTS-PR-G also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FTS-PR-G had positive earnings in the past year.
FTS-PR-G had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FTS-PR-G has always been profitable.
FTS-PR-G had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FTS-PR-G has a Return On Assets of 2.27%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FTS-PR-G underperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.97%, FTS-PR-G is doing worse than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-G's Return On Invested Capital of 4.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-G outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FTS-PR-G is in line with the industry average of 4.02%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.20%) for FTS-PR-G 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.02%, FTS-PR-G is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-G's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FTS-PR-G's Operating Margin of 28.97% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-G outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FTS-PR-G has remained more or less at the same level.
FTS-PR-G has a Gross Margin of 72.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-G outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-G'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-G 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-G has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FTS-PR-G has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FTS-PR-G has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FTS-PR-G has an Altman-Z score of 0.53. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-G is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FTS-PR-G's Altman-Z score of 0.53 is amongst the best of the industry. FTS-PR-G outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-G has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
FTS-PR-G has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.35) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC4.92%
2.3 Liquidity
FTS-PR-G has a Current Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-G is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.66, FTS-PR-G is doing worse than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that FTS-PR-G may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FTS-PR-G's Quick ratio of 0.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-G is outperformed by 81.25% 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 7.26% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.08% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.21% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FTS-PR-G shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.26%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%-4.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.21%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%6.03%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FTS-PR-G will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.39% on average per year.
FTS-PR-G is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.31%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
EPS Next 5Y6.39%
Revenue Next Year7.37%
Revenue Next 2Y6.09%
Revenue Next 3Y7.06%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
FTS-PR-G is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.34.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FTS-PR-G is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, FTS-PR-G is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.86, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-G.
FTS-PR-G's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. FTS-PR-G is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FTS-PR-G is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FTS-PR-G's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
FTS-PR-G has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)1.44
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.75%, FTS-PR-G is a good candidate for dividend investing.
FTS-PR-G's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.32. FTS-PR-G pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-G's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FTS-PR-G has a limited annual growth rate of 5.61%.
FTS-PR-G has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FTS-PR-G 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 Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
FTS-PR-G pays out 50.83% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
FTS-PR-G'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 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
TSX:FTS-PR-G (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.94
+0.04 (+0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.61B
Revenue(TTM)12.04B
Net Income(TTM)1.69B
Analysts65.71
Price Target26.71 (7.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
DP50.83%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.22%
Max EPS beat(2)7.39%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.22%
Max EPS beat(4)7.39%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)1.7%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.25%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)0.79%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.45%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.61%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.43%
PT rev (1m)5.33%
PT rev (3m)4.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.86 | ||
| P/S | 1.05 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.15 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | 1.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.38 |
EPS(TTM)3.4
EY13.63%
EPS(NY)3.64
Fwd EY14.59%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.93
OCFY31.78%
SpS23.82
BVpS47.88
TBVpS19.4
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)1.44
Graham Number60.52
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
WACC4.92%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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)7.26%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%-4.71%
EPS Next Y7.31%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
EPS Next 5Y6.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.21%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%6.03%
Revenue Next Year7.37%
Revenue Next 2Y6.09%
Revenue Next 3Y7.06%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
EBIT growth 1Y8.76%
EBIT growth 3Y10.06%
EBIT growth 5Y5.99%
EBIT Next Year74.46%
EBIT Next 3Y26%
EBIT Next 5Y18.99%
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 6.123 PERP / FTS-PR-G.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) stock?
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) is 1 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FTS-PR-G stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) is expected to grow by 7.31% in the next year.