NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 3.2 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:NPI-PR-A - CA6665113081
23.5 CAD
+0.1 (+0.43%)
Overall NPI-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated NPI-PR-A against 34 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. NPI-PR-A has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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
In the past year NPI-PR-A has reported negative net income.
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
With a Return On Assets value of -0.38%, NPI-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.88% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A's Return On Equity of -1.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 67.65% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A's Return On Invested Capital of 3.71% is amongst the best of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NPI-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 4.55%.
| 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
NPI-PR-A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 31.22%, NPI-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 97.12%, NPI-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NPI-PR-A is destroying value.
NPI-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NPI-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NPI-PR-A has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.57, we must say that NPI-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of NPI-PR-A (0.57) is better than 88.24% 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.
NPI-PR-A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40 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 1.40, NPI-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC5.37%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.91, NPI-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
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 73.53% 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.41% on average over the past years.
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 3Y25.16%
EPS 5Y-7.41%
EPS Q2Q%-126.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.19%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.11% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, NPI-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.78%
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
EPS Next 5Y17.11%
Revenue Next Year-0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.76%
Revenue Next 5Y3.18%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
NPI-PR-A reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.88, which indicates a correct valuation of NPI-PR-A.
NPI-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.71.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
85.29% 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 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.27%, NPI-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.35, NPI-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, NPI-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.27% |
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 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 3.2 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-A (9/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.5
+0.1 (+0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners45.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.15B
Analysts78.75
Price Target28.93 (23.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.27% |
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)-233.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-654.46%
Max EPS beat(4)14.15%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-109.51%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-67.25%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.61%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.98%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.75%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.21%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.92%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.64%
PT rev (1m)-1.94%
PT rev (3m)2.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-39.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-49.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.88 | ||
| P/S | 2.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.43 | ||
| P/tB | 1.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9 |
EPS(TTM)-0.21
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY7.76%
FCF(TTM)4.91
FCFY20.9%
OCF(TTM)5.47
OCFY23.26%
SpS8.51
BVpS16.47
TBVpS12.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.15%
ROICexcg 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
WACC5.37%
ROIC/WACC0.69
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 3Y25.16%
EPS 5Y-7.41%
EPS Q2Q%-126.32%
EPS Next Y-12.78%
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
EPS Next 5Y17.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.19%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%
Revenue Next Year-0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.76%
Revenue Next 5Y3.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.61%
EBIT growth 3Y3.6%
EBIT growth 5Y2.05%
EBIT Next Year58.3%
EBIT Next 3Y26.93%
EBIT Next 5Y16.85%
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%