PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:PPL - CA7063271034 - Common Stock
54.75 CAD
+0.59 (+1.09%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PPL. PPL was compared to 215 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. PPL scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. PPL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. 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.
In the past 5 years PPL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of PPL (4.60%) is better than 79.53% of its industry peers.
PPL has a Return On Equity of 9.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL outperforms 76.74% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PPL (7.22%) is better than 84.65% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PPL is in line with the industry average of 6.53%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.98%) for PPL is below the current ROIC(7.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 81.86% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PPL has a Operating Margin of 36.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPL outperforms 86.98% of its industry peers.
PPL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PPL (42.32%) is better than 66.05% of its industry peers.
PPL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
PPL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PPL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PPL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PPL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PPL has an Altman-Z score of 1.40. This is a bad value and indicates that PPL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.40, PPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.65% 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.
PPL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.21. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL outperforms 78.14% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that PPL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PPL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PPL outperforms 43.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC7.34%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.53, PPL is doing worse than 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
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 74.88% 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 -14.89% 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.
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
PPL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.40% yearly.
PPL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.51%
EPS Next 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
EPS Next 5Y5.4%
Revenue Next Year7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y7.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.55, the valuation of PPL can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPL is valued a bit cheaper than 63.26% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PPL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.41), we can say PPL is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.68, the valuation of PPL can be described as rather expensive.
PPL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.40, PPL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PPL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PPL is valued a bit cheaper than 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.54 |
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 5.29%, PPL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.88, PPL pays a better dividend. On top of this PPL pays more dividend than 81.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, PPL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.29% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.11%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years26
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 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
TSX:PPL (12/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
54.75
+0.59 (+1.09%)
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 Cap31.81B
Revenue(TTM)8.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts76.36
Price Target61.08 (11.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.29% |
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)-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)1.5%
PT rev (3m)1.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.68 | ||
| P/S | 3.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.52 | ||
| P/B | 1.87 | ||
| P/tB | 3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.54 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY5.11%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY8.02%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY10.51%
SpS13.79
BVpS29.26
TBVpS18.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number42.93
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 | 1.4 |
F-Score7
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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-1.51%
EPS Next 2Y1.6%
EPS Next 3Y2.54%
EPS Next 5Y5.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%-2.87%
Revenue Next Year7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y7.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%
EBIT growth 1Y8.96%
EBIT growth 3Y3.82%
EBIT growth 5Y6.33%
EBIT Next Year34.71%
EBIT Next 3Y12.48%
EBIT Next 5Y9.84%
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.