NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NPI-PR-A - CA6665113081
24.27 CAD
+0.08 (+0.33%)
NPI-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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
In the past year NPI-PR-A was profitable.
In the past year NPI-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
NPI-PR-A has a Return On Assets (-2.13%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of NPI-PR-A (-7.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NPI-PR-A has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.02%) than 87.88% 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 3.81%.
| 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
NPI-PR-A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NPI-PR-A's Operating Margin of 31.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NPI-PR-A has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 94.30%, NPI-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.94% 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 | 31.83% | ||
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, NPI-PR-A has more shares outstanding
NPI-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NPI-PR-A has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.56, we must say that NPI-PR-A is in the distress zone and 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NPI-PR-A is 4.96, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NPI-PR-A, 4.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NPI-PR-A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.96. This is amongst the best in 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.
NPI-PR-A's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.56 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC5.63%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.03. This is in the better half 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
NPI-PR-A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 255.93%, which is quite impressive.
NPI-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -14.00% yearly.
Looking at the last year, NPI-PR-A shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.55% in the last 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)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
NPI-PR-A is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.57% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NPI-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-22.67%
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
EPS Next 5Y26.57%
Revenue Next Year0%
Revenue Next 2Y4.01%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.38, the valuation of NPI-PR-A can be described as expensive.
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.
NPI-PR-A is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.91, the valuation of NPI-PR-A can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.40, NPI-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NPI-PR-A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 75.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
93.94% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPI-PR-A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NPI-PR-A's earnings are expected to grow with 19.31% in the coming years.
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 7.18%, NPI-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.77, NPI-PR-A pays a better dividend. On top of this NPI-PR-A pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, NPI-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.18% |
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-91.8%
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-A (12/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.27
+0.08 (+0.33%)
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 Cap6.35B
Revenue(TTM)2.29B
Net Income(TTM)-285.99M
Analysts78.75
Price Target31.57 (30.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.73%
DP-91.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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)10.03%
PT rev (3m)5.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-38.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.91 | ||
| P/S | 2.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.07 | ||
| P/B | 1.62 | ||
| P/tB | 2.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.81 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY3.79%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY7.19%
FCF(TTM)5.48
FCFY22.57%
OCF(TTM)5.96
OCFY24.56%
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
WACC5.63%
ROIC/WACC0.71
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-22.67%
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
EPS Next 5Y26.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.55%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%13.04%
Revenue Next Year0%
Revenue Next 2Y4.01%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.15%
EBIT growth 3Y3.6%
EBIT growth 5Y2.05%
EBIT Next Year66.01%
EBIT Next 3Y31.51%
EBIT Next 5Y18.54%
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 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.
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The dividend rating of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -91.8%.