NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NPI-PR-A - CA6665113081
23.94 CAD
-0.16 (-0.66%)
Overall NPI-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 5 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 an average financial health and profitability rating. 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.
NPI-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
NPI-PR-A has a Return On Assets (-2.13%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A has a Return On Equity of -7.29%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NPI-PR-A outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NPI-PR-A (4.02%) is better than 88.24% 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
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 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NPI-PR-A has a Gross Margin of 94.30%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 94.12% 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
NPI-PR-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NPI-PR-A has more shares outstanding
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 91.18% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NPI-PR-A (4.96) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
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 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC5.7%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.03, NPI-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.03, NPI-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.53% 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.
The earnings per share for NPI-PR-A have been decreasing by -14.00% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, NPI-PR-A shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.55% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NPI-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.27% on average per year.
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 26.57% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-105.59%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%
EPS Next 5Y26.57%
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.74%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.02 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NPI-PR-A.
NPI-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, NPI-PR-A is valued at the same level.
NPI-PR-A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.25.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.56, NPI-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPI-PR-A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NPI-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.17%, which is a nice return.
NPI-PR-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.42.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, NPI-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
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 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-A (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.94
-0.16 (-0.66%)
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 Cap6.26B
Revenue(TTM)2.29B
Net Income(TTM)-285.99M
Analysts73.75
Price Target32.83 (37.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
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)23.84%
PT rev (3m)10.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-107.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-104.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.25 | ||
| P/S | 2.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.6 | ||
| P/tB | 2.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.75 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY3.84%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY5.8%
FCF(TTM)5.48
FCFY22.88%
OCF(TTM)5.96
OCFY24.9%
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
WACC5.7%
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-105.59%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%
EPS Next 5Y26.57%
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 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.15%
EBIT growth 3Y3.6%
EBIT growth 5Y2.05%
EBIT Next Year61.62%
EBIT Next 3Y31.31%
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 -105.59% 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 -91.8%.