PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:PPL • CA7063271034

59.72 CAD
+0.21 (+0.35%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PPL. PPL was compared to 203 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While PPL has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. PPL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. PPL also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year PPL was profitable.
  • In the past year PPL had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • PPL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years PPL had a positive operating cash flow.
PPL.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPPL.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.60%, PPL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PPL's Return On Equity of 9.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL outperforms 73.58% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.22%, PPL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PPL is in line with the industry average of 6.56%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.98%) for PPL is below the current ROIC(7.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.6%
ROE 9.59%
ROIC 7.22%
ROA(3y)6.29%
ROA(5y)4.17%
ROE(3y)12.77%
ROE(5y)8.56%
ROIC(3y)6.98%
ROIC(5y)6.78%
PPL.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPPL.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 20.35%, PPL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PPL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • PPL's Operating Margin of 36.59% is amongst the best of the industry. PPL outperforms 88.68% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPL has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 42.32%, PPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 36.59%
PM (TTM) 20.35%
GM 42.32%
OM growth 3Y9.34%
OM growth 5Y5.89%
PM growth 3Y22.34%
PM growth 5Y4.14%
GM growth 3Y13.54%
GM growth 5Y5.86%
PPL.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPPL.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PPL is still creating some value.
  • PPL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • PPL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for PPL is higher compared to a year ago.
PPL.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingPPL.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
PPL.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPPL.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.49, we must say that PPL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.49, PPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PPL has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.21. This is a neutral value as PPL would need 5.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.21, PPL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PPL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating PPL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • PPL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.71) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF 5.21
Altman-Z 1.49
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC6.85%
PPL.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPPL.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • PPL has a Current Ratio of 0.53. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.53, PPL is not doing good in the industry: 69.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • PPL has a Quick Ratio of 0.53. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of PPL (0.41) is worse than 71.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.53
Quick Ratio 0.41
PPL.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPPL.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • PPL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.89%.
  • 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 been growing slightly by 3.96% in the past year.
  • PPL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.89%
EPS 3Y14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.52%
EPS Q2Q%-28.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%-2.87%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.33% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, PPL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.47% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.89%
EPS Next 2Y-3.01%
EPS Next 3Y0.74%
EPS Next 5Y5.33%
Revenue Next Year3.51%
Revenue Next 2Y3.69%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
Revenue Next 5Y1.47%

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 accelerating.
PPL.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPPL.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
PPL.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPPL.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • PPL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.33.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPL is valued a bit cheaper than 64.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PPL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say PPL is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.16, the valuation of PPL can be described as rather expensive.
  • PPL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPL is cheaper than 62.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PPL to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say PPL is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.33
Fwd PE 21.16
PPL.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPPL.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as PPL.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PPL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PPL is cheaper than 76.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.6
EV/EBITDA 12.28
PPL.CA Per share dataPPL.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

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 2Y-3.01%
EPS Next 3Y0.74%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • PPL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.79%, which is a nice return.
  • PPL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.18. PPL pays more dividend than 80.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, PPL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.79%

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
PPL.CA Yearly Dividends per sharePPL.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • PPL pays out 108.16% 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.
DP108.16%
EPS Next 2Y-3.01%
EPS Next 3Y0.74%
PPL.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPPL.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B
PPL.CA Dividend Payout.PPL.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PPL.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP

TSX:PPL (2/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

59.72

+0.21 (+0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners62.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap34.70B
Revenue(TTM)8.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts76.19
Price Target60.88 (1.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.79%
Yearly Dividend2.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
DP108.16%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-17.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.88%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.58%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.88%
Max EPS beat(4)8.17%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-1%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.14%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)12.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)-9.09%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)34.95%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.06%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.38%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.35%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.33
Fwd PE 21.16
P/S 4.33
P/FCF 13.6
P/OCF 10.38
P/B 2.04
P/tB 3.27
EV/EBITDA 12.28
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY4.69%
EPS(NY)2.82
Fwd EY4.73%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY7.35%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY9.63%
SpS13.79
BVpS29.26
TBVpS18.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number42.93
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.6%
ROE 9.59%
ROCE 8.9%
ROIC 7.22%
ROICexc 7.25%
ROICexgc 9.01%
OM 36.59%
PM (TTM) 20.35%
GM 42.32%
FCFM 31.85%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF 5.21
Debt/EBITDA 3.11
Cap/Depr 81.88%
Cap/Sales 9.88%
Interest Coverage 4.82
Cash Conversion 85.76%
Profit Quality 156.5%
Current Ratio 0.53
Quick Ratio 0.41
Altman-Z 1.49
F-Score7
WACC6.85%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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)-14.89%
EPS 3Y14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.52%
EPS Q2Q%-28.33%
EPS Next Y-8.89%
EPS Next 2Y-3.01%
EPS Next 3Y0.74%
EPS Next 5Y5.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%-2.87%
Revenue Next Year3.51%
Revenue Next 2Y3.69%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
Revenue Next 5Y1.47%
EBIT growth 1Y8.96%
EBIT growth 3Y3.82%
EBIT growth 5Y6.33%
EBIT Next Year34%
EBIT Next 3Y12%
EBIT Next 5Y9.45%
FCF growth 1Y22.29%
FCF growth 3Y4.28%
FCF growth 5Y20.56%
OCF growth 1Y25.73%
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 of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) 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.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) is 21.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.04.


Can you provide the financial health for PPL stock?

The financial health rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) is 3 / 10.