FORTIS INC (FTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FTS • CA3495531079

56.33 USD
-0.65 (-1.14%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
56.33 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/18/2026, 4:15:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

3

FTS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While FTS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. FTS is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • FTS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year FTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years FTS has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years FTS had a positive operating cash flow.
FTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • FTS's Return On Assets of 2.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS is outperformed by 78.26% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of FTS (7.20%) is worse than 82.61% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.32%, FTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FTS is in line with the industry average of 4.59%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.23%) for FTS is below the current ROIC(4.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.29%
ROE 7.2%
ROIC 4.32%
ROA(3y)2.25%
ROA(5y)2.19%
ROE(3y)6.98%
ROE(5y)6.73%
ROIC(3y)4.23%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
FTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of FTS (14.08%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • FTS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • FTS has a better Operating Margin (28.69%) than 95.65% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FTS has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Gross Margin of FTS (72.30%) is better than 67.39% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 28.69%
PM (TTM) 14.08%
GM 72.3%
OM growth 3Y4.96%
OM growth 5Y0.44%
PM growth 3Y5.35%
PM growth 5Y0.8%
GM growth 3Y4.03%
GM growth 5Y0.27%
FTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FTS is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, FTS has more shares outstanding
  • FTS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for FTS is higher compared to a year ago.
FTS Yearly Shares OutstandingFTS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
FTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.81, we must say that FTS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • FTS has a Altman-Z score (0.81) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.32 is on the high side and indicates that FTS has dependencies on debt financing.
  • FTS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.32) than 63.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.81
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC5.62%
FTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • FTS has a Current Ratio of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • FTS's Current ratio of 0.51 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS is outperformed by 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • FTS has a Quick Ratio of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.42, FTS is not doing good in the industry: 80.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.51
Quick Ratio 0.42
FTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • FTS 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.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.75% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.37% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.79%
EPS 3Y7.67%
EPS 5Y6.11%
EPS Q2Q%8.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.75%
Revenue growth 3Y3.29%
Revenue growth 5Y6.37%
Sales Q2Q%4.41%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.22% on average over the next years.
  • FTS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.87%
EPS Next 2Y5.49%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
EPS Next 5Y5.22%
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.42%
Revenue Next 3Y6.25%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%

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.
FTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
FTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.18, the valuation of FTS can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FTS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FTS is more expensive than 71.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.16. FTS is around the same levels.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.14, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FTS.
  • 73.91% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FTS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • FTS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.18
Fwd PE 21.14
FTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FTS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.22% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.21
FTS Per share dataFTS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FTS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of FTS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.55
PEG (5Y)3.63
EPS Next 2Y5.49%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%, FTS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • FTS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.80.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, FTS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.31%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of FTS decreases each year by -1.07%.
  • FTS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • FTS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.07%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
FTS Yearly Dividends per shareFTS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 50.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP50.93%
EPS Next 2Y5.49%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
FTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B -2B
FTS Dividend Payout.FTS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FTS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FORTIS INC

NYSE:FTS (2/18/2026, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 56.33 0 (0%)

56.33

-0.65 (-1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners56.44%
Inst Owner Change0.5%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.58B
Revenue(TTM)12.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts65.71
Price Target55.37 (-1.7%)
Short Float %1.61%
Short Ratio8.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.31%
Yearly Dividend1.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.07%
DP50.93%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date05-15
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.22%
Max EPS beat(2)4.93%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.22%
Max EPS beat(4)7.39%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.16%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.56%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)1.8%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.23%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.23%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.43%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.25%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.02%
PT rev (1m)0.86%
PT rev (3m)6.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.18
Fwd PE 21.14
P/S 3.21
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.61
P/B 1.64
P/tB 4.08
EV/EBITDA 13.21
EPS(TTM)2.54
EY4.51%
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY4.73%
FCF(TTM)-3.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.86
OCFY10.41%
SpS17.57
BVpS34.37
TBVpS13.8
PEG (NY)4.55
PEG (5Y)3.63
Graham Number44.32
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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
ROA(3y)2.25%
ROA(5y)2.19%
ROE(3y)6.98%
ROE(5y)6.73%
ROIC(3y)4.23%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
ROICexc(3y)4.26%
ROICexc(5y)4.13%
ROICexgc(3y)5.46%
ROICexgc(5y)5.36%
ROCE(3y)5.07%
ROCE(5y)4.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.15%
OM growth 3Y4.96%
OM growth 5Y0.44%
PM growth 3Y5.35%
PM growth 5Y0.8%
GM growth 3Y4.03%
GM growth 5Y0.27%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
Industry RankSector 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 0.81
F-Score7
WACC5.62%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)269.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)253.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)44.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)40.72%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.79%
EPS 3Y7.67%
EPS 5Y6.11%
EPS Q2Q%8.43%
EPS Next Y4.87%
EPS Next 2Y5.49%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
EPS Next 5Y5.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.75%
Revenue growth 3Y3.29%
Revenue growth 5Y6.37%
Sales Q2Q%4.41%
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.42%
Revenue Next 3Y6.25%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%
EBIT growth 1Y6.08%
EBIT growth 3Y8.42%
EBIT growth 5Y6.84%
EBIT Next Year74.79%
EBIT Next 3Y27.57%
EBIT Next 5Y22.07%
FCF growth 1Y-62.57%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y4.64%
OCF growth 3Y9.74%
OCF growth 5Y8.5%

FORTIS INC / FTS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for FTS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FTS.


What is the valuation status of FORTIS INC (FTS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to FORTIS INC (FTS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for FORTIS INC?

FORTIS INC (FTS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FTS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORTIS INC (FTS) is expected to grow by 4.87% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FTS stock?

The dividend rating of FORTIS INC (FTS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.93%.