NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NPI-PR-A - CA6665113081
24.19 CAD
-0.31 (-1.27%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to NPI-PR-A. 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 has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
Each year in the past 5 years NPI-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.13%, NPI-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A has a Return On Equity of -7.29%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NPI-PR-A outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.02%, NPI-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 31.83%, NPI-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% 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 better Gross Margin (94.30%) than 93.94% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NPI-PR-A is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NPI-PR-A has been increased compared to 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
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.
NPI-PR-A has a better Altman-Z score (0.56) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
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.
NPI-PR-A's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.96 is amongst the best of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 87.88% 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.
NPI-PR-A has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.56) than 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
WACC5.64%
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.
The Current ratio of NPI-PR-A (1.03) is better than 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.
The Quick ratio of NPI-PR-A (1.03) is better than 75.76% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The earnings per share for NPI-PR-A have been decreasing by -14.00% on average. This is quite bad
NPI-PR-A shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.55%.
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.
NPI-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.42% yearly.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, NPI-PR-A can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.37, NPI-PR-A is valued at the same level.
NPI-PR-A is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.87.
81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPI-PR-A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.20, NPI-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
75.76% 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 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NPI-PR-A's earnings are expected to grow with 19.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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 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
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 (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.19
-0.31 (-1.27%)
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 Cap6.33B
Revenue(TTM)2.29B
Net Income(TTM)-285.99M
Analysts78.75
Price Target31.57 (30.51%)
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 | 26.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.87 | ||
| P/S | 2.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.06 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 2.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.79 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY3.8%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY7.21%
FCF(TTM)5.48
FCFY22.64%
OCF(TTM)5.96
OCFY24.64%
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
WACC5.64%
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%.