NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NPI-PR-A - CA6665113081
24.4 CAD
+0.07 (+0.29%)
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 only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. NPI-PR-A is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NPI-PR-A had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NPI-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years NPI-PR-A 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years NPI-PR-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
NPI-PR-A's Return On Assets of -2.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 51.52% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -7.29%, NPI-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 87.88% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.68%. This 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
NPI-PR-A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of NPI-PR-A (31.83%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NPI-PR-A has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 94.30%, NPI-PR-A belongs to the top 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
NPI-PR-A has a better Altman-Z score (0.56) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.96, NPI-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external 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
WACC5.54%
2.3 Liquidity
NPI-PR-A has a Current 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.
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.
A Quick 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 Quick ratio of 1.03. This is in the better half of the industry: NPI-PR-A outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
| 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.
NPI-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.26% yearly.
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
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.52, the valuation of NPI-PR-A can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NPI-PR-A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NPI-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say NPI-PR-A is valued inline with the index average.
NPI-PR-A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.97.
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.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NPI-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say NPI-PR-A is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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 | 4.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.83 |
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.00%, NPI-PR-A has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.88, NPI-PR-A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
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 (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
24.4
+0.07 (+0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.38B
Revenue(TTM)2.29B
Net Income(TTM)-285.99M
Analysts73.33
Price Target32.72 (34.1%)
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 | 26.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.97 | ||
| P/S | 2.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | 2.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.83 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY3.77%
EPS(NY)1.36
Fwd EY5.56%
FCF(TTM)5.48
FCFY22.45%
OCF(TTM)5.96
OCFY24.43%
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
WACC5.54%
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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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NPI-PR-A.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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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%.