NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NPI-PR-A - CA6665113081
24.26 CAD
+0.04 (+0.17%)
Taking everything into account, NPI-PR-A scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NPI-PR-A was compared to 33 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. NPI-PR-A has an average financial health and profitability rating. NPI-PR-A has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- NPI-PR-A had positive 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years NPI-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- NPI-PR-A has a Return On Assets of -2.13%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NPI-PR-A outperforms 51.52% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -7.29%, NPI-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- NPI-PR-A has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.02%) than 87.88% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NPI-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 3.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.13% | ||
| ROE | -7.29% | ||
| ROIC | 4.02% |
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.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 31.83%, NPI-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NPI-PR-A has declined.
- NPI-PR-A has a better Gross Margin (94.30%) than 93.94% 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 | 31.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 94.3% |
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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NPI-PR-A has about the same debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NPI-PR-A has an Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that NPI-PR-A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 0.56, NPI-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- NPI-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.96. This is a neutral value as NPI-PR-A would need 4.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- NPI-PR-A's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.96 is amongst the best of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 87.88% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the high side and indicates that NPI-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.56, NPI-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC5.53%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that NPI-PR-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- NPI-PR-A's Current ratio of 1.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- NPI-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that NPI-PR-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.03, NPI-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 255.93% over the past year.
- 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.
- NPI-PR-A shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.55%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.27% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)255.93%
EPS 3Y10.66%
EPS 5Y-14%
EPS Q2Q%161.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.55%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%13.04%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, NPI-PR-A will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.95% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NPI-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-105.59%
EPS Next 2Y14.81%
EPS Next 3Y10.7%
EPS Next 5Y25.95%
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.74%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
Revenue Next 5Y2.26%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- NPI-PR-A is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.37.
- NPI-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.54, NPI-PR-A is valued at the same level.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.87, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NPI-PR-A.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- NPI-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 75.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPI-PR-A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- NPI-PR-A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.81%
EPS Next 3Y10.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- NPI-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.00%.
- NPI-PR-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.88.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, NPI-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NPI-PR-A decreases each year by -8.73%.
- NPI-PR-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- NPI-PR-A has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-91.8%
EPS Next 2Y14.81%
EPS Next 3Y10.7%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-A (1/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
24.26
+0.04 (+0.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25
Inst Owners39.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.34B
Revenue(TTM)2.29B
Net Income(TTM)-285.99M
Analysts73.33
Price Target32.72 (34.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.73%
DP-91.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-34.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-249.11%
Max EPS beat(2)179.18%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-249.11%
Max EPS beat(4)179.18%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-75.63%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-48.58%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)23.41%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.95%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.95%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.37%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.85%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.36%
PT rev (1m)-0.34%
PT rev (3m)14.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-104.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.87 | ||
| P/S | 2.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.07 | ||
| P/B | 1.62 | ||
| P/tB | 2.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.8 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY3.79%
EPS(NY)1.36
Fwd EY5.6%
FCF(TTM)5.48
FCFY22.58%
OCF(TTM)5.96
OCFY24.57%
SpS8.76
BVpS15
TBVpS11.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.13% | ||
| ROE | -7.29% | ||
| ROCE | 6.1% | ||
| ROIC | 4.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.77% | ||
| OM | 31.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 94.3% | ||
| FCFM | 62.51% |
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 Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 17.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.04 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 108.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
F-Score4
WACC5.53%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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)255.93%
EPS 3Y10.66%
EPS 5Y-14%
EPS Q2Q%161.43%
EPS Next Y-105.59%
EPS Next 2Y14.81%
EPS Next 3Y10.7%
EPS Next 5Y25.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.55%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%13.04%
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.74%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
Revenue Next 5Y2.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.15%
EBIT growth 3Y3.6%
EBIT growth 5Y2.05%
EBIT Next Year60.46%
EBIT Next 3Y30.89%
EBIT Next 5Y16.58%
FCF growth 1Y94.96%
FCF growth 3Y-25.21%
FCF growth 5Y0.79%
OCF growth 1Y29.88%
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 financial health of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -91.8%.