NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP (NPI-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NPI-PR-A - CA6665113081
22.92 CAD
+0.2 (+0.88%)
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. Both the profitability and the financial health of NPI-PR-A get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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.
NPI-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of -0.38%, NPI-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -1.20%, NPI-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NPI-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 3.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.38% | ||
| ROE | -1.2% | ||
| ROIC | 3.71% |
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.
NPI-PR-A's Operating Margin of 31.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 97.12%, NPI-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 31.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 97.12% |
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.
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.
NPI-PR-A's Altman-Z score of 0.56 is amongst the best of the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 87.88% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.48. This is a neutral value as NPI-PR-A would need 5.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NPI-PR-A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPI-PR-A outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.40, NPI-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC5.6%
2.3 Liquidity
NPI-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that NPI-PR-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NPI-PR-A (0.91) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
NPI-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that NPI-PR-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.91, NPI-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 255.93% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, NPI-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.00% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, NPI-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.55% 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)5.55%
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 26.60% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.66% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-22.67%
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
EPS Next 5Y26.6%
Revenue Next Year0%
Revenue Next 2Y4.01%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y3.66%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
NPI-PR-A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.91.
NPI-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NPI-PR-A is cheaper than 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NPI-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.65), we can say NPI-PR-A is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.14, NPI-PR-A is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NPI-PR-A is valued cheaper than 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NPI-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.45), we can say NPI-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
78.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPI-PR-A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
93.94% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPI-PR-A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of NPI-PR-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
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
NPI-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.80%, which is a nice return.
NPI-PR-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.88. NPI-PR-A pays more dividend than 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
NPI-PR-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.8% |
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-453.95%
EPS Next 2Y30.14%
EPS Next 3Y19.31%
NORTHLAND POWER INC - NPICN 5.547 PERP
TSX:NPI-PR-A (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.92
+0.2 (+0.88%)
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 Cap5.99B
Revenue(TTM)2.36B
Net Income(TTM)-51.65M
Analysts78.75
Price Target31.57 (37.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.8% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.73%
DP-453.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-146.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-249.11%
Max EPS beat(2)-43.23%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-208.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-555.97%
Max EPS beat(4)14.15%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-97.2%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-59.04%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.69%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.56%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.44%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.03%
PT rev (1m)10.03%
PT rev (3m)5.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-38.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.14 | ||
| P/S | 2.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.19 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | 1.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.89 |
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY4.01%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY7.61%
FCF(TTM)4.91
FCFY21.43%
OCF(TTM)5.47
OCFY23.85%
SpS8.51
BVpS16.47
TBVpS12.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.46
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.38% | ||
| ROE | -1.2% | ||
| ROCE | 5.63% | ||
| ROIC | 3.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.33% | ||
| OM | 31.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 97.12% | ||
| FCFM | 57.72% |
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 Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 21.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
F-Score4
WACC5.6%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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 5Y26.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.55%
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 5Y3.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.61%
EBIT growth 3Y3.6%
EBIT growth 5Y2.05%
EBIT Next Year66.01%
EBIT Next 3Y31.51%
EBIT Next 5Y18.55%
FCF growth 1Y20.18%
FCF growth 3Y-25.21%
FCF growth 5Y0.79%
OCF growth 1Y-9.26%
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.
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 -453.95%.