NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:NPI-PR-A - CA6665113081
22.76 CAD
-0.33 (-1.43%)
Taking everything into account, NPI-PR-A scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NPI-PR-A was compared to 32 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of NPI-PR-A get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. NPI-PR-A has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NPI-PR-A had negative earnings in the past year.
NPI-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
NPI-PR-A had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years NPI-PR-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.38%, NPI-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.13% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A has a Return On Equity of -1.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: NPI-PR-A outperforms 65.63% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.71%, NPI-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NPI-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 4.64%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.38% | ||
| ROE | -1.2% | ||
| ROIC | 3.71% |
ROA(3y)2.12%
ROA(5y)2.16%
ROE(3y)6.87%
ROE(5y)9.86%
ROIC(3y)4.68%
ROIC(5y)4.77%
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NPI-PR-A has declined.
NPI-PR-A's Operating Margin of 31.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NPI-PR-A has declined.
The Gross Margin of NPI-PR-A (97.12%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NPI-PR-A has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 97.12% |
OM growth 3Y-0.41%
OM growth 5Y-4.87%
PM growth 3Y9.7%
PM growth 5Y-9.55%
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NPI-PR-A is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NPI-PR-A has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NPI-PR-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
NPI-PR-A has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
NPI-PR-A has an Altman-Z score of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that NPI-PR-A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
NPI-PR-A's Altman-Z score of 0.57 is amongst the best of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NPI-PR-A is 5.48, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NPI-PR-A, 5.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.48, NPI-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
NPI-PR-A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.40. This is in the better half of the industry: NPI-PR-A outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC5.47%
2.3 Liquidity
NPI-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that NPI-PR-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NPI-PR-A has a better Current ratio (0.91) than 71.88% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that NPI-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NPI-PR-A has a Quick ratio of 0.91. This is in the better half of the industry: NPI-PR-A outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NPI-PR-A shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -184.00%.
Measured over the past years, NPI-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.00% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -8.19% in the past year.
NPI-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.27% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-184%
EPS 3Y10.66%
EPS 5Y-14%
EPS Q2Q%-126.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.19%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%
3.2 Future
NPI-PR-A is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.60% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.66% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-22.67%
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
EPS Next 5Y26.6%
Revenue Next Year0%
Revenue Next 2Y4.01%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y3.66%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for NPI-PR-A. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.05, which indicates a correct valuation of NPI-PR-A.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NPI-PR-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued cheaper than 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NPI-PR-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 90.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NPI-PR-A's earnings are expected to grow with 19.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.62%, NPI-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.18, NPI-PR-A pays a better dividend. On top of this NPI-PR-A pays more dividend than 90.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.62% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NPI-PR-A decreases each year by -8.73%.
NPI-PR-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
NPI-PR-A has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.73%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of NPI-PR-A are negative and hence is the payout ratio. NPI-PR-A will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-453.95%
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-A (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.76
-0.33 (-1.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.71%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.95B
Revenue(TTM)2.23B
Net Income(TTM)-51.65M
Analysts78.75
Price Target26.51 (16.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.62% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.73%
DP-453.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-146.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-249.11%
Max EPS beat(2)-43.23%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-208.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-555.97%
Max EPS beat(4)14.15%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-97.2%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-59.04%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.69%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.56%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.44%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.03%
PT rev (1m)-7.61%
PT rev (3m)-10.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-40.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-35.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-38.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-42.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.05 | ||
| P/S | 2.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.16 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | 1.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.92 |
EPS(TTM)-0.21
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY7.66%
FCF(TTM)4.91
FCFY21.58%
OCF(TTM)5.47
OCFY24.02%
SpS8.51
BVpS16.47
TBVpS12.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.38% | ||
| ROE | -1.2% | ||
| ROCE | 5.63% | ||
| ROIC | 3.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.33% | ||
| OM | 31.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 97.12% | ||
| FCFM | 57.72% |
ROA(3y)2.12%
ROA(5y)2.16%
ROE(3y)6.87%
ROE(5y)9.86%
ROIC(3y)4.68%
ROIC(5y)4.77%
ROICexc(3y)5.08%
ROICexc(5y)5.11%
ROICexgc(3y)5.64%
ROICexgc(5y)5.73%
ROCE(3y)7.11%
ROCE(5y)7.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.53%
OM growth 3Y-0.41%
OM growth 5Y-4.87%
PM growth 3Y9.7%
PM growth 5Y-9.55%
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 21.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.57 |
F-Score4
WACC5.47%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)75.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-184%
EPS 3Y10.66%
EPS 5Y-14%
EPS Q2Q%-126.32%
EPS Next Y-22.67%
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
EPS Next 5Y26.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.19%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%
Revenue Next Year0%
Revenue Next 2Y4.01%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y3.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.61%
EBIT growth 3Y3.6%
EBIT growth 5Y2.05%
EBIT Next Year66.01%
EBIT Next 3Y31.51%
EBIT Next 5Y18.55%
FCF growth 1Y20.18%
FCF growth 3Y-25.21%
FCF growth 5Y0.79%
OCF growth 1Y-9.26%
OCF growth 3Y-13.85%
OCF growth 5Y-3.42%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP / NPI-PR-A.CA FAQ
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NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) is expected to decline by -22.67% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -453.95%.