FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.469 PERP (FTS-PR-K.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:FTS-PR-K • CA3495537845
23.68 CAD
+0.07 (+0.3%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, FTS-PR-K scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FTS-PR-K was compared to 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. FTS-PR-K has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FTS-PR-K is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FTS-PR-K was profitable.
- FTS-PR-K had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years FTS-PR-K has been profitable.
- FTS-PR-K had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.27%, FTS-PR-K is doing worse than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- FTS-PR-K's Return On Equity of 6.97% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-K is outperformed by 72.22% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.20%, FTS-PR-K is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FTS-PR-K is in line with the industry average of 4.03%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.10%) for FTS-PR-K is below the current ROIC(4.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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-K has a Profit Margin of 14.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: FTS-PR-K outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FTS-PR-K has declined.
- FTS-PR-K has a Operating Margin of 28.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTS-PR-K outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FTS-PR-K has remained more or less at the same level.
- FTS-PR-K's Gross Margin of 72.57% is amongst the best of the industry. FTS-PR-K outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- FTS-PR-K'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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FTS-PR-K is destroying value.
- FTS-PR-K has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for FTS-PR-K has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FTS-PR-K has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- FTS-PR-K has an Altman-Z score of 0.53. 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 better Altman-Z score (0.53) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- FTS-PR-K 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-K is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% 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-K has a Current Ratio of 0.66. 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 has a worse Current ratio (0.66) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- FTS-PR-K has a Quick Ratio of 0.66. 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 Quick ratio of 0.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-K is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- FTS-PR-K shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.26%.
- FTS-PR-K shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.08% yearly.
- FTS-PR-K shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.21%.
- 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-K 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-K is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.47%
EPS Next 2Y5.33%
EPS Next 3Y5.59%
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.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.96 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-K.
- FTS-PR-K's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.32, FTS-PR-K is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.51 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-K.
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FTS-PR-K, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, FTS-PR-K is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FTS-PR-K's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- FTS-PR-K has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)1.37
EPS Next 2Y5.33%
EPS Next 3Y5.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FTS-PR-K has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.54%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.94, FTS-PR-K is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, FTS-PR-K pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.54% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FTS-PR-K has a limited annual growth rate of 5.61%.
- 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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 50.83% 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'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 2Y5.33%
EPS Next 3Y5.59%
FORTIS INC - FTSCN 5.469 PERP / FTS-PR-K.CA 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 6 / 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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.83%.