NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NPI-PR-A - CA6665113081
24.1 CAD
-0.17 (-0.7%)
NPI-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
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.
NPI-PR-A had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 50.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -7.29%, NPI-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.02%, 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 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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 31.83%, NPI-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NPI-PR-A has declined.
NPI-PR-A's Gross Margin of 94.30% is amongst the best of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NPI-PR-A 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.
NPI-PR-A has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
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's Altman-Z score of 0.56 is amongst the best of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 91.18% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.96, NPI-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the high side and indicates that NPI-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
NPI-PR-A's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.56 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 67.65% of its industry peers.
| 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.
NPI-PR-A has a better Current ratio (1.03) than 70.59% 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 73.53% 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.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, NPI-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.42% on average per year.
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
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.20 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NPI-PR-A.
70.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPI-PR-A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, NPI-PR-A is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.36, the valuation of NPI-PR-A can be described as rather expensive.
79.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPI-PR-A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. NPI-PR-A is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.36 |
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 76.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.77 |
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.17%, NPI-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
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
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 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-A (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.1
-0.17 (-0.7%)
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 Cap6.30B
Revenue(TTM)2.29B
Net Income(TTM)-285.99M
Analysts73.75
Price Target32.83 (36.22%)
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 | 26.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.36 | ||
| P/S | 2.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 2.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.77 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY3.82%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY5.76%
FCF(TTM)5.48
FCFY22.73%
OCF(TTM)5.96
OCFY24.73%
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.
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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%.