FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:FTS-PR-G - CA3495538348
25.15 CAD
+0.11 (+0.44%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to FTS-PR-G. FTS-PR-G was compared to 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. FTS-PR-G has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FTS-PR-G is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FTS-PR-G was profitable.
In the past year FTS-PR-G had a positive cash flow from operations.
FTS-PR-G had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FTS-PR-G had a positive operating cash flow.
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 88.89% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.97%, FTS-PR-G is doing worse than 88.89% 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 61.11% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-G had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.10%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.03%.
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
FTS-PR-G's Profit Margin of 14.02% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-G outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FTS-PR-G has declined.
FTS-PR-G has a Operating Margin of 28.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-G outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-G's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FTS-PR-G's Gross Margin of 72.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-G outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTS-PR-G has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
The debt/assets ratio for FTS-PR-G is higher compared to a year ago.
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 has a Altman-Z score of 0.53. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-G outperforms 77.78% 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 1.35. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-G outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC4.79%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.66, FTS-PR-G is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FTS-PR-G has a Quick 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.
FTS-PR-G has a Quick ratio of 0.54. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FTS-PR-G underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FTS-PR-G shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.26%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.08% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, FTS-PR-G shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.21% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.55% on average over the past years.
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
FTS-PR-G is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.03% yearly.
FTS-PR-G is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.31%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
EPS Next 5Y6.03%
Revenue Next Year7.37%
Revenue Next 2Y6.09%
Revenue Next 3Y7.06%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.40 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-G.
72.22% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FTS-PR-G, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FTS-PR-G to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say FTS-PR-G is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.91, the valuation of FTS-PR-G can be described as very cheap.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FTS-PR-G.
FTS-PR-G's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
72.22% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FTS-PR-G, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)1.46
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FTS-PR-G has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.58%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.51, FTS-PR-G has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, FTS-PR-G pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.58% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
50.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTS-PR-G. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of FTS-PR-G is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.83%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
TSX:FTS-PR-G (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25.15
+0.11 (+0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.71B
Revenue(TTM)12.04B
Net Income(TTM)1.69B
Analysts65.71
Price Target26.71 (6.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.58% |
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)1.52%
PT rev (3m)4.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.91 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.17 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | 1.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.39 |
EPS(TTM)3.4
EY13.52%
EPS(NY)3.64
Fwd EY14.47%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.93
OCFY31.51%
SpS23.82
BVpS47.88
TBVpS19.4
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)1.46
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
WACC4.79%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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 5Y6.03%
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 5Y3.8%
EBIT growth 1Y8.76%
EBIT growth 3Y10.06%
EBIT growth 5Y5.99%
EBIT Next Year74.46%
EBIT Next 3Y26%
EBIT Next 5Y17.54%
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?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FTS-PR-G.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) stock?
FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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.