PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:PPL - CA7063271034 - Common Stock
54.34 CAD
+1.33 (+2.51%)
Overall PPL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PPL against 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While PPL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. PPL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally PPL also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
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's Return On Assets of 4.60% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL outperforms 77.10% of its industry peers.
PPL's Return On Equity of 9.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL outperforms 75.23% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.22%, PPL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.24% 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 6.73%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.22%) for PPL is above the 3 year average (6.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 20.35%, PPL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.37% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PPL (36.59%) is better than 86.45% 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 65.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PPL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PPL has been reduced compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.39, we must say that PPL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PPL has a better Altman-Z score (1.39) than 62.62% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PPL is 5.21, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PPL, 5.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PPL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.21) than 77.57% of its industry peers.
PPL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating PPL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.71, PPL is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC7.44%
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.
PPL has a worse Current ratio (0.53) than 73.36% of its industry peers.
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.
PPL has a worse Quick ratio (0.41) than 77.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PPL have decreased strongly by -14.66% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.52% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, PPL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.96% in the last year.
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)3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PPL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.45% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PPL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.27% on average per year.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.34, PPL is valued on the expensive side.
PPL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPL is cheaper than 61.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, PPL is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.55, PPL is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as PPL.
PPL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.55 |
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 75.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PPL has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.36%, PPL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PPL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.31. PPL pays more dividend than 81.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, PPL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.36% |
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
108.16% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PPL. 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 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)8.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts76.36
Price Target60.9 (12.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.36% |
Yearly Dividend2.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
DP108.16%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-16.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.7%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.58%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.7%
Max EPS beat(4)8.17%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.85%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.04%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)12.26%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.79%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)34.95%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.77%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.19%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.5%
PT rev (1m)1.2%
PT rev (3m)-0.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.46%
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 | 3.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.86 | ||
| P/tB | 2.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.47 |
EPS(TTM)2.81
EY5.17%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY5.7%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY8.08%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY10.59%
SpS13.79
BVpS29.27
TBVpS18.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.39 |
F-Score7
WACC7.44%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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)3.96%
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 1Y8.96%
EBIT growth 3Y3.82%
EBIT growth 5Y6.33%
EBIT Next Year34.71%
EBIT Next 3Y12.48%
EBIT Next 5Y9.79%
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 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.