FORTIS INC (FTS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:FTS • CA3495531079

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This FTS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. FTS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • FTS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year FTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • FTS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • FTS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 76.60% of its industry peers.
  • FTS has a Return On Equity of 7.20%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FTS underperforms 85.11% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.32%, FTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FTS is in line with the industry average of 4.52%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (4.32%) for FTS is above the 3 year average (4.23%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • With a Profit Margin value of 14.08%, FTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FTS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • FTS has a Operating Margin of 28.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTS outperforms 97.87% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FTS has remained more or less at the same level.
  • FTS's Gross Margin of 72.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FTS outperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
  • FTS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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. FTS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • FTS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • FTS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for FTS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • FTS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 of 0.81. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FTS outperforms 51.06% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.32 is on the high side and indicates that FTS has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of FTS (1.32) is better than 61.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.81
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC5.56%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.51 indicates that FTS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.51, FTS is doing worse than 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • FTS has a worse Quick ratio (0.42) than 78.72% of its industry peers.
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. FTS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • FTS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.79%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, FTS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.11% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, FTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.75% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, FTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.37% on average per year.
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

  • FTS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.39% yearly.
  • FTS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.03% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.86%
EPS Next 2Y5.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.81%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue Next Year8.83%
Revenue Next 2Y7.43%
Revenue Next 3Y11.14%
Revenue Next 5Y4.03%

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.
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. FTS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.59, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FTS.
  • 72.34% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FTS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • FTS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.89.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.32 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FTS.
  • FTS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FTS is more expensive than 72.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say FTS is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.59
Fwd PE 21.32
FTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FTS is valued a bit more expensive than 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.16
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of FTS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.85
PEG (5Y)3.7
EPS Next 2Y5.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.81%

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5. FTS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • FTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.32%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.86, FTS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • FTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.32%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of FTS decreases each year by -1.07%.
  • FTS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • FTS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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

  • FTS pays out 50.93% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP50.93%
EPS Next 2Y5.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.81%
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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FTS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FORTIS INC

NYSE:FTS (3/30/2026, 1:38:33 PM)

56.475

+0.82 (+1.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners56.27%
Inst Owner Change1.62%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change3.78%
Market Cap28.65B
Revenue(TTM)12.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts64.76
Price Target56.88 (0.72%)
Short Float %1.43%
Short Ratio7.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.32%
Yearly Dividend1.25
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%
PT rev (3m)3.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.59
Fwd PE 21.32
P/S 3.27
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.78
P/B 1.67
P/tB 4.16
EV/EBITDA 13.16
EPS(TTM)2.5
EY4.43%
EPS(NY)2.65
Fwd EY4.69%
FCF(TTM)-3.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.77
OCFY10.22%
SpS17.29
BVpS33.84
TBVpS13.59
PEG (NY)3.85
PEG (5Y)3.7
Graham Number43.63
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
WACC5.56%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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 Y5.86%
EPS Next 2Y5.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.81%
EPS Next 5Y5.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.75%
Revenue growth 3Y3.29%
Revenue growth 5Y6.37%
Sales Q2Q%4.41%
Revenue Next Year8.83%
Revenue Next 2Y7.43%
Revenue Next 3Y11.14%
Revenue Next 5Y4.03%
EBIT growth 1Y6.08%
EBIT growth 3Y8.42%
EBIT growth 5Y6.84%
EBIT Next Year70.28%
EBIT Next 3Y25.38%
EBIT Next 5Y21.53%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 5.86% 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%.