NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:NPI-PR-A - CA6665113081
23.65 CAD
+0.01 (+0.04%)
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. 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
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.
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 has a Return On Assets (-0.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NPI-PR-A (-1.20%) is better than 67.65% 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 88.24% 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 4.58%.
| 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 73.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NPI-PR-A has declined.
NPI-PR-A's Gross Margin of 97.12% is amongst the best of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 97.06% 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.
NPI-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NPI-PR-A has been increased compared to 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 0.58, we must say that NPI-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
NPI-PR-A has a Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 85.29% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.48 is amongst the best of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 88.24% 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 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC5.26%
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's Current ratio of 0.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 73.53% 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 better Quick ratio (0.91) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for NPI-PR-A have decreased strongly by -184.00% in the last year.
The earnings per share for NPI-PR-A have been decreasing by -14.00% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has decreased by -8.19% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.27% on average over the past years.
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
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 26.42% 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 3.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y-22.67%
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
EPS Next 5Y26.42%
Revenue Next Year0%
Revenue Next 2Y4.01%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y3.52%
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.
NPI-PR-A is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.56.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued cheaper than 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 4.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.02 |
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
NPI-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.73%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.44, NPI-PR-A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, NPI-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.73% |
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-453.95%
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-A (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.65
+0.01 (+0.04%)
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 Cap6.18B
Revenue(TTM)2.23B
Net Income(TTM)-51.65M
Analysts78.75
Price Target26.51 (12.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.73% |
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)-8.35%
PT rev (3m)-4.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.02%
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 | 13.56 | ||
| P/S | 2.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.33 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 1.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.02 |
EPS(TTM)-0.21
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY7.38%
FCF(TTM)4.91
FCFY20.77%
OCF(TTM)5.47
OCFY23.11%
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 | 0.58 |
F-Score4
WACC5.26%
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)-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 5Y26.42%
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 5Y3.52%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.61%
EBIT growth 3Y3.6%
EBIT growth 5Y2.05%
EBIT Next Year66.01%
EBIT Next 3Y31.51%
EBIT Next 5Y18.38%
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%.