FORTIS INC - FTSCN 6.123 PERP (FTS-PR-G.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:FTS-PR-G - CA3495538348
25.06 CAD
+0.02 (+0.08%)
Taking everything into account, FTS-PR-G scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FTS-PR-G was compared to 18 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 valuation in line with the averages, 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.
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
With a Return On Assets value of 2.27%, FTS-PR-G is not doing good in the industry: 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
The Return On Invested Capital of FTS-PR-G (4.20%) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FTS-PR-G 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.02%, FTS-PR-G is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FTS-PR-G has declined.
FTS-PR-G has a better Operating Margin (28.97%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-G's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 72.57%, FTS-PR-G is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FTS-PR-G is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FTS-PR-G has more shares outstanding
FTS-PR-G has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FTS-PR-G has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.53, we must say that FTS-PR-G is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FTS-PR-G's Altman-Z score of 0.53 is fine compared to the rest 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.35, FTS-PR-G is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
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.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that FTS-PR-G may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FTS-PR-G has a worse Quick ratio (0.54) than 83.33% 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 6.03% 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 3.80% 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
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
FTS-PR-G is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.37.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FTS-PR-G indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FTS-PR-G is more expensive than 72.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FTS-PR-G's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.89, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-G.
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.
FTS-PR-G is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FTS-PR-G indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FTS-PR-G is more expensive than 72.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| 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)1.45
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.58%, FTS-PR-G has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
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 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 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 (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25.06
+0.02 (+0.08%)
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 Cap12.67B
Revenue(TTM)12.04B
Net Income(TTM)1.69B
Analysts65.71
Price Target26.71 (6.58%)
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 | 7.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.89 | ||
| P/S | 1.05 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.16 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | 1.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.39 |
EPS(TTM)3.4
EY13.57%
EPS(NY)3.64
Fwd EY14.52%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.93
OCFY31.63%
SpS23.82
BVpS47.88
TBVpS19.4
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)1.45
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.
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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.