PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:PPL - CA7063271034 - Common Stock
51.69 CAD
-0.18 (-0.35%)
PPL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 212 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
PPL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PPL had a positive cash flow from operations.
PPL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
PPL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PPL has a Return On Assets of 4.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL outperforms 78.77% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PPL (9.59%) is better than 77.36% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.22%, PPL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.85% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PPL is in line with the industry average of 6.57%.
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
The Profit Margin of PPL (20.35%) is better than 82.55% of its industry peers.
PPL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 36.59%, PPL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.68% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PPL's Gross Margin of 42.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL outperforms 67.45% of its industry peers.
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
PPL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
PPL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PPL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PPL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.34, we must say that PPL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PPL has a better Altman-Z score (1.34) than 63.21% of its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.21, PPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.30% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.71, PPL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.53 indicates that PPL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.53, PPL is not doing good in the industry: 70.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that PPL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PPL's Quick ratio of 0.41 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PPL is outperformed by 72.64% 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.
Measured over the past years, PPL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.52% on average per year.
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 5.40% 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 1.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.91%
EPS Next 2Y1.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.4%
Revenue Next Year3.21%
Revenue Next 2Y6.42%
Revenue Next 3Y5.18%
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
PPL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.46.
PPL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPL is cheaper than 65.09% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PPL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.57), we can say PPL is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.73, which indicates a correct valuation of PPL.
PPL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PPL to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say PPL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PPL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PPL is valued cheaper than 82.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.08 |
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 2Y1.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PPL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.60%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.88, PPL pays a better dividend. On top of this PPL pays more dividend than 83.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, PPL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.6% |
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 2Y1.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%
TSX:PPL (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
51.69
-0.18 (-0.35%)
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 Cap30.03B
Revenue(TTM)8.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts76.36
Price Target61.08 (18.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.6% |
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)0.3%
PT rev (3m)1.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.73 | ||
| P/S | 3.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.99 | ||
| P/B | 1.77 | ||
| P/tB | 2.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.08 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY5.42%
EPS(NY)3.09
Fwd EY5.98%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY8.49%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY11.13%
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 | 1.34 |
F-Score7
WACC7.29%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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-7.91%
EPS Next 2Y1.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y0.42%
Sales Q2Q%-2.87%
Revenue Next Year3.21%
Revenue Next 2Y6.42%
Revenue Next 3Y5.18%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%
EBIT growth 1Y8.96%
EBIT growth 3Y3.82%
EBIT growth 5Y6.33%
EBIT Next Year34.09%
EBIT Next 3Y12.13%
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 5 / 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 -7.91% in the next year.