PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:PPL - CA7063271034 - Common Stock
54.34 CAD
+1.33 (+2.51%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PPL. PPL was compared to 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. PPL scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. PPL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally PPL also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PPL was profitable.
PPL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years PPL 4 years were profitable.
PPL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PPL has a better Return On Assets (4.87%) than 78.50% of its industry peers.
PPL has a Return On Equity of 10.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL outperforms 75.23% of its industry peers.
PPL's Return On Invested Capital of 7.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL outperforms 79.91% of its industry peers.
PPL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.98%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.87%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.24%) for PPL is above the 3 year average (6.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.87% | ||
| ROE | 10.12% | ||
| ROIC | 7.24% |
ROA(3y)6.29%
ROA(5y)4.17%
ROE(3y)12.77%
ROE(5y)8.56%
ROIC(3y)6.98%
ROIC(5y)6.78%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 21.39%, PPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.91% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 37.24%, PPL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.45% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PPL's Gross Margin of 43.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL outperforms 66.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 37.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.39% | ||
| GM | 43.15% |
OM growth 3Y9.34%
OM growth 5Y5.89%
PM growth 3Y22.34%
PM growth 5Y4.14%
GM growth 3Y13.54%
GM growth 5Y5.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PPL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PPL has less shares outstanding
PPL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PPL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
PPL has an Altman-Z score of 1.41. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PPL has a Altman-Z score of 1.41. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL outperforms 62.15% of its industry peers.
PPL has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.19. This is a neutral value as PPL would need 5.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.19, PPL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.57% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating PPL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PPL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.75) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC7.1%
2.3 Liquidity
PPL has a Current Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PPL has a Current ratio of 0.77. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PPL outperforms 49.07% of its industry peers.
PPL has a Quick Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PPL's Quick ratio of 0.62 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PPL is outperformed by 64.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PPL have decreased strongly by -14.66% in the last year.
PPL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.52% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 16.63% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.42% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.66%
EPS 3Y14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.52%
EPS Q2Q%-27.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
3.2 Future
PPL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.45% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.27% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.51%
EPS Next 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
EPS Next 5Y10.45%
Revenue Next Year7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y7.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.27%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.34, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PPL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.28% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. PPL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.55, the valuation of PPL can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as PPL.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.59, PPL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PPL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
74.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of PPL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PPL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.31%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.97, PPL pays a better dividend. On top of this PPL pays more dividend than 82.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PPL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PPL has a limited annual growth rate of 2.11%.
PPL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PPL has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years26
5.3 Sustainability
PPL pays out 101.62% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PPL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP101.62%
EPS Next 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
TSX:PPL (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
54.34
+1.33 (+2.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners63.71%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap31.57B
Revenue(TTM)7.38B
Net Income(TTM)1.73B
Analysts76.36
Price Target60.9 (12.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
Yearly Dividend2.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
DP101.62%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.36%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.58%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.44%
Max EPS beat(4)8.17%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)1.27%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)26.5%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)17.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)34.95%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)34.95%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.41%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.89%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.47%
PT rev (1m)1.2%
PT rev (3m)-2.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.55 | ||
| P/S | 3.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.85 | ||
| P/tB | 2.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.1 |
EPS(TTM)2.81
EY5.17%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY5.7%
FCF(TTM)4.44
FCFY8.17%
OCF(TTM)5.95
OCFY10.94%
SpS13.88
BVpS29.33
TBVpS18.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.87% | ||
| ROE | 10.12% | ||
| ROCE | 8.93% | ||
| ROIC | 7.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.01% | ||
| OM | 37.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.39% | ||
| GM | 43.15% | ||
| FCFM | 31.99% |
ROA(3y)6.29%
ROA(5y)4.17%
ROE(3y)12.77%
ROE(5y)8.56%
ROIC(3y)6.98%
ROIC(5y)6.78%
ROICexc(3y)7.01%
ROICexc(5y)6.8%
ROICexgc(3y)9.56%
ROICexgc(5y)9.04%
ROCE(3y)8.61%
ROCE(5y)8.36%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.14%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.18%
OM growth 3Y9.34%
OM growth 5Y5.89%
PM growth 3Y22.34%
PM growth 5Y4.14%
GM growth 3Y13.54%
GM growth 5Y5.86%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 149.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
F-Score6
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACC1.02
Cap/Depr(3y)96.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.39%
Profit Quality(3y)112.05%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.66%
EPS 3Y14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.52%
EPS Q2Q%-27.05%
EPS Next Y-1.51%
EPS Next 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
EPS Next 5Y10.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
Revenue Next Year7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y7.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.27%
EBIT growth 1Y13.79%
EBIT growth 3Y3.82%
EBIT growth 5Y6.33%
EBIT Next Year34.71%
EBIT Next 3Y12.48%
EBIT Next 5Y9.79%
FCF growth 1Y7.73%
FCF growth 3Y4.28%
FCF growth 5Y20.56%
OCF growth 1Y17.96%
OCF growth 3Y6.64%
OCF growth 5Y4.89%
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP / PPL.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PPL.CA.
What is the valuation status for PPL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP?
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP?
The financial health rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PPL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) is expected to decline by -1.51% in the next year.