NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:NPI-PR-A • CA6665113081
Current stock price
25 CAD
+0.03 (+0.12%)
Last:
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.
- In the past year NPI-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years NPI-PR-A reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- 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 (-1.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- NPI-PR-A has a Return On Equity (-4.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- NPI-PR-A has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.39%) than 87.50% 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 3.57%.
- 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
- NPI-PR-A has a better Operating Margin (32.99%) than 84.38% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NPI-PR-A has declined.
- NPI-PR-A has a better Gross Margin (90.41%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
- NPI-PR-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- 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
- NPI-PR-A has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NPI-PR-A has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.64, we must say that NPI-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 0.64, NPI-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- NPI-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.57. This is a neutral value as NPI-PR-A would need 5.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- NPI-PR-A has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.57) than 87.50% 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of NPI-PR-A (1.53) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC5.72%
2.3 Liquidity
- NPI-PR-A has a Current 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'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.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.07 indicates that NPI-PR-A should not have too much problems paying 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.35% on average over the past years.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.16% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, NPI-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.17%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y0.17%
EPS Next 5Y25.16%
Revenue Next Year6.56%
Revenue Next 2Y4.53%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
Revenue Next 5Y1.66%
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. NPI-PR-A.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.38, NPI-PR-A is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- NPI-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.70.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.84, the valuation of NPI-PR-A can be described as correct.
- 81.25% 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 23.84. NPI-PR-A is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.84 |
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 78.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- NPI-PR-A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of NPI-PR-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y0.17%
5. NPI-PR-A.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NPI-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.36%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.45, NPI-PR-A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- NPI-PR-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.36% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NPI-PR-A decreases each year by -1.56%.
- 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)-1.56%
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-172.39%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y0.17%
NPI-PR-A.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-A (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25
+0.03 (+0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12
Inst Owners40.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.54B
Revenue(TTM)2.44B
Net Income(TTM)-169.57M
Analysts73.33
Price Target28.93 (15.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.36% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.56%
DP-172.39%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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)-4.63%
PT rev (3m)-11.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.84 | ||
| P/S | 2.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.58 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 2.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.48 |
EPS(TTM)1.36
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY5.94%
FCF(TTM)4.83
FCFY19.3%
OCF(TTM)5.45
OCFY21.82%
SpS9.35
BVpS15.53
TBVpS11.47
PEG (NY)2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.8
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
WACC5.72%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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 Y9.17%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y0.17%
EPS Next 5Y25.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.48%
Sales Q2Q%26.82%
Revenue Next Year6.56%
Revenue Next 2Y4.53%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
Revenue Next 5Y1.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.85%
EBIT Next Year94.02%
EBIT Next 3Y33.84%
EBIT Next 5Y18.86%
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
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NPI-PR-A.CA.
What is the valuation status for NPI-PR-A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of NPI-PR-A stock?
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -172.39%.