FORTIS INC (FTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FTS • CA3495531079

57.5 USD
+0.77 (+1.36%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
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After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:06:04 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.
  • FTS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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 has a worse Return On Assets (2.29%) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 7.20%, FTS is not doing good in the industry: 82.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.32%, FTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FTS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.23%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.55%.
  • 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

  • FTS has a Profit Margin of 14.08%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FTS outperforms 54.35% of its industry peers.
  • 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 95.65% of its industry peers.
  • FTS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 72.30%, FTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FTS is destroying value.
  • FTS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • 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

  • FTS has an Altman-Z score of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of FTS (0.81) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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/WACC0.76
WACC5.65%
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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.51, FTS is not doing good in the industry: 84.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.42, FTS is doing worse than 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.79% over the past year.
  • FTS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.11% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, FTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.75% in the last year.
  • FTS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.37% yearly.
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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FTS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.78% on average per year.
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.64 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FTS.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FTS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.57% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.10. FTS is around the same levels.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.61, FTS is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FTS is valued a bit more expensive than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. FTS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.64
Fwd PE 21.61
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

  • FTS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.19
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.
  • FTS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.65
PEG (5Y)3.71
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.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.14, FTS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, 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

  • 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 2Y5.49%
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 (2/27/2026, 8:06:04 PM)

After market: 57.5 0 (0%)

57.5

+0.77 (+1.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners56.44%
Inst Owner Change1.69%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap29.17B
Revenue(TTM)12.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts65.71
Price Target55.37 (-3.7%)
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)1.5%
PT rev (3m)3.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.64
Fwd PE 21.61
P/S 3.28
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.82
P/B 1.68
P/tB 4.17
EV/EBITDA 13.19
EPS(TTM)2.54
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY4.63%
FCF(TTM)-3.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.86
OCFY10.18%
SpS17.54
BVpS34.32
TBVpS13.78
PEG (NY)4.65
PEG (5Y)3.71
Graham Number44.29
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
WACC5.65%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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 2 / 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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.93%.