NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:NPI-PR-A • CA6665113081
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This NPI-PR-A.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NPI-PR-A.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NPI-PR-A was profitable.
- NPI-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NPI-PR-A reported negative net income in multiple years.
- NPI-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of NPI-PR-A (-1.28%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- NPI-PR-A's Return On Equity of -4.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- NPI-PR-A has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
- NPI-PR-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.29%. This is in line with the industry average of 2.46%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.39%) for NPI-PR-A is above the 3 year average (4.29%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.28% | ||
| ROE | -4.18% | ||
| ROIC | 4.39% |
ROA(3y)-0.22%
ROA(5y)1.29%
ROE(3y)-0.72%
ROE(5y)4.58%
ROIC(3y)4.29%
ROIC(5y)4.57%
1.3 Margins
- The Operating Margin of NPI-PR-A (32.99%) is better than 84.38% of its industry peers.
- NPI-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- NPI-PR-A has a Gross Margin of 90.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 93.75% 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 | 32.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 90.41% |
OM growth 3Y-8.06%
OM growth 5Y-4.18%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.54%
GM growth 5Y0.05%
2. NPI-PR-A.CA Health Analysis
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for NPI-PR-A has been increased compared to 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 been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- NPI-PR-A has an Altman-Z score of 0.64. 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 Altman-Z score of 0.64. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NPI-PR-A is 5.57, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NPI-PR-A, 5.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NPI-PR-A (5.57) is better than 90.63% of its industry peers.
- NPI-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.53. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.53, NPI-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC5.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that NPI-PR-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- NPI-PR-A's Current ratio of 1.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
- NPI-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. 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 better Quick ratio (1.07) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. NPI-PR-A.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NPI-PR-A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 32.04%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, NPI-PR-A shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.35% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.20% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.48% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.04%
EPS 3Y-26.68%
EPS 5Y-5.35%
EPS Q2Q%89.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.48%
Sales Q2Q%26.82%
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 23.73% 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 3.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.95%
EPS Next 2Y-1.31%
EPS Next 3Y-1.76%
EPS Next 5Y23.73%
Revenue Next Year6.85%
Revenue Next 2Y4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y3.71%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. NPI-PR-A.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.13, the valuation of NPI-PR-A can be described as rather expensive.
- NPI-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, NPI-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.77, which indicates a correct valuation of NPI-PR-A.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NPI-PR-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- NPI-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NPI-PR-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- NPI-PR-A has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.31%
EPS Next 3Y-1.76%
5. NPI-PR-A.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NPI-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.12%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.48, NPI-PR-A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, NPI-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.12% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NPI-PR-A decreases each year by -1.56%.
- 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)-1.56%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
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-172.39%
EPS Next 2Y-1.31%
EPS Next 3Y-1.76%
NPI-PR-A.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-A (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
24.66
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-13 2026-05-13
Inst Owners40.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.45B
Revenue(TTM)2.44B
Net Income(TTM)-169.57M
Analysts73.33
Price Target25.58 (3.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.12% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.56%
DP-172.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-20 2026-03-20 (0.3564)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)147.16%
Min EPS beat(2)115.14%
Max EPS beat(2)179.18%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-249.11%
Max EPS beat(4)179.18%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.17%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-51.74%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)29.61%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.54%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.54%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.07%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.89%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.06%
PT rev (1m)-11.55%
PT rev (3m)-16.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)22.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.77 | ||
| P/S | 2.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.52 | ||
| P/B | 1.59 | ||
| P/tB | 2.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.43 |
EPS(TTM)1.36
EY5.52%
EPS(NY)1.56
Fwd EY6.34%
FCF(TTM)4.83
FCFY19.57%
OCF(TTM)5.45
OCFY22.12%
SpS9.35
BVpS15.53
TBVpS11.47
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.7998 (-11.6%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.28% | ||
| ROE | -4.18% | ||
| ROCE | 6.67% | ||
| ROIC | 4.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.12% | ||
| OM | 32.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 90.41% | ||
| FCFM | 51.62% |
ROA(3y)-0.22%
ROA(5y)1.29%
ROE(3y)-0.72%
ROE(5y)4.58%
ROIC(3y)4.29%
ROIC(5y)4.57%
ROICexc(3y)4.53%
ROICexc(5y)4.92%
ROICexgc(3y)4.98%
ROICexgc(5y)5.47%
ROCE(3y)6.52%
ROCE(5y)6.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.38%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.69%
OM growth 3Y-8.06%
OM growth 5Y-4.18%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.54%
GM growth 5Y0.05%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 22.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
F-Score5
WACC5.33%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)57.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.44%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.04%
EPS 3Y-26.68%
EPS 5Y-5.35%
EPS Q2Q%89.8%
EPS Next Y14.95%
EPS Next 2Y-1.31%
EPS Next 3Y-1.76%
EPS Next 5Y23.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.48%
Sales Q2Q%26.82%
Revenue Next Year6.85%
Revenue Next 2Y4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y3.71%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.85%
EBIT Next Year95.95%
EBIT Next 3Y30.9%
EBIT Next 5Y17.23%
FCF growth 1Y164.7%
FCF growth 3Y-2.17%
FCF growth 5Y2.88%
OCF growth 1Y38.6%
OCF growth 3Y-8.02%
OCF growth 5Y1.53%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP / NPI-PR-A.CA Fundamental Analysis 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 6 / 10 to NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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The financial health rating of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NPI-PR-A stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) is expected to grow by 14.95% in the next year.