FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:FTS-PR-G - CA3495538348
25.01 CAD
+0.2 (+0.81%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FTS-PR-G had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FTS-PR-G had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FTS-PR-G has been profitable.
In the past 5 years FTS-PR-G always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FTS-PR-G (2.33%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FTS-PR-G has a Return On Equity (7.19%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FTS-PR-G has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.27%) than 61.11% 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 (4.27%) for FTS-PR-G is above the 3 year average (4.10%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 14.31%, FTS-PR-G perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% 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 28.90% 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 Operating Margin of FTS-PR-G has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of FTS-PR-G (72.37%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-G's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.9% | ||
| 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-G is destroying value.
FTS-PR-G has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FTS-PR-G has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FTS-PR-G has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
The Altman-Z score of FTS-PR-G (0.53) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-G has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
FTS-PR-G's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-G outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC4.95%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that FTS-PR-G may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, FTS-PR-G is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that FTS-PR-G may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.47, FTS-PR-G is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.86% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.08% on average over the past years.
FTS-PR-G shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.22%.
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)8.86%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%13.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.22%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%5.43%
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 5.70% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FTS-PR-G will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.96%
EPS Next 2Y4.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.98%
EPS Next 5Y5.7%
Revenue Next Year4.8%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5Y3.62%
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 7.27, the valuation of FTS-PR-G can be described as very cheap.
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 (26.11), we can say FTS-PR-G is valued rather cheaply.
FTS-PR-G is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.92.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FTS-PR-G is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FTS-PR-G to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.55), we can say FTS-PR-G is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FTS-PR-G's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FTS-PR-G is more expensive than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of FTS-PR-G may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)1.43
EPS Next 2Y4.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.48%, FTS-PR-G has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, FTS-PR-G has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, FTS-PR-G pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FTS-PR-G has a limited annual growth rate of 5.61%.
FTS-PR-G has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 49.62% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP49.62%
EPS Next 2Y4.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.98%
TSX:FTS-PR-G (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.01
+0.2 (+0.81%)
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 Cap12.64B
Revenue(TTM)11.87B
Net Income(TTM)1.70B
Analysts64.76
Price Target25.53 (2.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
DP49.62%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
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)-0.44%
PT rev (3m)-1.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.92 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.93 | ||
| P/B | 0.54 | ||
| P/tB | 1.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.43 |
EPS(TTM)3.44
EY13.75%
EPS(NY)3.61
Fwd EY14.45%
FCF(TTM)-3.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.54
OCFY34.15%
SpS23.49
BVpS46.74
TBVpS18.81
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)1.43
Graham Number60.15
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 | 0.53 |
F-Score5
WACC4.95%
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)8.86%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%13.43%
EPS Next Y6.96%
EPS Next 2Y4.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.98%
EPS Next 5Y5.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.22%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%5.43%
Revenue Next Year4.8%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5Y3.62%
EBIT growth 1Y6.75%
EBIT growth 3Y10.06%
EBIT growth 5Y5.99%
EBIT Next Year71.64%
EBIT Next 3Y25.71%
EBIT Next 5Y18%
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 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 4 / 10 to FTS-PR-G.CA.
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FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
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The financial health rating of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) is 1 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.62%.