FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.469 PERP (FTS-PR-K.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:FTS-PR-K • CA3495537845
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This FTS-PR-K.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FTS-PR-K.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- FTS-PR-K had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year FTS-PR-K had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years FTS-PR-K has always been profitable.
- FTS-PR-K had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of FTS-PR-K (2.29%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- FTS-PR-K's Return On Equity of 7.20% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-K is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
- FTS-PR-K has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-K outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FTS-PR-K is in line with the industry average of 4.07%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.32%) for FTS-PR-K is above the 3 year average (4.23%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.29% | ||
| ROE | 7.2% | ||
| ROIC | 4.32% |
1.3 Margins
- FTS-PR-K has a better Profit Margin (14.08%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FTS-PR-K has remained more or less at the same level.
- FTS-PR-K has a Operating Margin of 28.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-K outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
- FTS-PR-K's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of FTS-PR-K (72.30%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTS-PR-K has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.08% | ||
| GM | 72.3% |
2. FTS-PR-K.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FTS-PR-K is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for FTS-PR-K has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, FTS-PR-K has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for FTS-PR-K is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- FTS-PR-K has an Altman-Z score of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-K is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FTS-PR-K has a Altman-Z score of 0.49. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-K outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- FTS-PR-K has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.32. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.32, FTS-PR-K is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
2.3 Liquidity
- FTS-PR-K has a Current Ratio of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-K is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- FTS-PR-K's Current ratio of 0.51 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-K is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that FTS-PR-K may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.42, FTS-PR-K is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 |
3. FTS-PR-K.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- FTS-PR-K shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.79%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.11% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, FTS-PR-K shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.75% in the last year.
- FTS-PR-K shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.37% yearly.
3.2 Future
- FTS-PR-K is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.39% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.03% on average over the next years.
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.
- 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. FTS-PR-K.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.84, the valuation of FTS-PR-K can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FTS-PR-K is valued a bit cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- FTS-PR-K's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.61.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.46, the valuation of FTS-PR-K can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FTS-PR-K is valued a bit cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FTS-PR-K to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.79), we can say FTS-PR-K is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FTS-PR-K, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.27 |
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-K has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. FTS-PR-K.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FTS-PR-K has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.32%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.72, FTS-PR-K is paying slightly less dividend.
- FTS-PR-K's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FTS-PR-K decreases each year by -1.07%.
- FTS-PR-K has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- FTS-PR-K has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
5.3 Sustainability
- 50.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTS-PR-K. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
FTS-PR-K.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:FTS-PR-K (3/25/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
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+0.07 (+0.3%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.96 | ||
| P/B | 0.51 | ||
| P/tB | 1.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.27 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.29% | ||
| ROE | 7.2% | ||
| ROCE | 5.19% | ||
| ROIC | 4.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.5% | ||
| OM | 28.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.08% | ||
| GM | 72.3% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 303.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 51.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.469 PERP / FTS-PR-K.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.469 PERP (FTS-PR-K.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FTS-PR-K.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.469 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.469 PERP (FTS-PR-K.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of FTS-PR-K stock?
FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.469 PERP (FTS-PR-K.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.469 PERP (FTS-PR-K.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.469 PERP (FTS-PR-K.CA) is 1 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FTS-PR-K stock?
The dividend rating of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.469 PERP (FTS-PR-K.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.93%.