PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:PPL • CA7063271034
Current stock price
61.8 CAD
-0.27 (-0.43%)
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This PPL.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PPL.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PPL was profitable.
- PPL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years PPL has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years PPL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.36%, PPL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPL's Return On Equity of 9.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.18%, PPL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.41%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.90%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 9.24% | ||
| ROIC | 6.18% |
ROA(3y)4.73%
ROA(5y)5.34%
ROE(3y)9.83%
ROE(5y)11.05%
ROIC(3y)6.41%
ROIC(5y)6.57%
1.3 Margins
- PPL's Profit Margin of 19.93% is amongst the best of the industry. PPL outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- PPL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 34.66%, PPL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPL has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.05%, PPL is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.93% | ||
| GM | 41.05% |
OM growth 3Y15.75%
OM growth 5Y0.53%
PM growth 3Y-6.62%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.14%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
2. PPL.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PPL is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PPL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- 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 1.50, we must say that PPL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- PPL's Altman-Z score of 1.50 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PPL is 5.29, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PPL, 5.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PPL (5.29) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- PPL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating PPL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.75, PPL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC6.74%
2.3 Liquidity
- PPL has a Current Ratio of 0.61. 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 (0.61) than 68.10% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that PPL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.47, PPL is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. PPL.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PPL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.33%.
- The earnings per share for PPL have been decreasing by -19.61% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.34% in the past year.
- PPL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.63% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.33%
EPS 3Y-19.61%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-15.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.5%
Revenue growth 5Y4.63%
Sales Q2Q%-10.82%
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 9.84% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.44% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.41%
EPS Next 2Y8.16%
EPS Next 3Y9.28%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue Next Year-6.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.45%
Revenue Next 3Y1.25%
Revenue Next 5Y2.44%
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 decreasing.
4. PPL.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- PPL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.23.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PPL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PPL is cheaper than 67.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.21. PPL is around the same levels.
- PPL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.25.
- PPL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPL is cheaper than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PPL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.10), we can say PPL is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- PPL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- PPL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PPL is cheaper than 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of PPL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.16%
EPS Next 3Y9.28%
5. PPL.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PPL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.47%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.07, PPL pays a better dividend. On top of this PPL pays more dividend than 81.43% 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 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PPL has a limited annual growth rate of 1.82%.
- 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)1.82%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years27
5.3 Sustainability
- 114.32% 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.
DP114.32%
EPS Next 2Y8.16%
EPS Next 3Y9.28%
PPL.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:PPL (4/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
61.8
-0.27 (-0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/amc
Inst Owners62.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap35.91B
Revenue(TTM)7.78B
Net Income(TTM)1.55B
Analysts74.29
Price Target63.58 (2.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
Yearly Dividend3.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.82%
DP114.32%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years27
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.71)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.88%
Max EPS beat(2)5.72%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.88%
Max EPS beat(4)5.72%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.25%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.66%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)18.03%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.45%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)34.95%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.24%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.52%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.27%
PT rev (1m)3.67%
PT rev (3m)4.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-10.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.25 | ||
| P/S | 4.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.88 | ||
| P/B | 2.14 | ||
| P/tB | 3.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.34 |
EPS(TTM)2.66
EY4.3%
EPS(NY)2.78
Fwd EY4.49%
FCF(TTM)4.33
FCFY7.01%
OCF(TTM)5.68
OCFY9.19%
SpS13.39
BVpS28.86
TBVpS17.94
PEG (NY)5.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number41.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 9.24% | ||
| ROCE | 8.05% | ||
| ROIC | 6.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.2% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.65% | ||
| OM | 34.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.93% | ||
| GM | 41.05% | ||
| FCFM | 32.36% |
ROA(3y)4.73%
ROA(5y)5.34%
ROE(3y)9.83%
ROE(5y)11.05%
ROIC(3y)6.41%
ROIC(5y)6.57%
ROICexc(3y)6.44%
ROICexc(5y)6.59%
ROICexgc(3y)8.03%
ROICexgc(5y)8.7%
ROCE(3y)8.35%
ROCE(5y)8.56%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.65%
OM growth 3Y15.75%
OM growth 5Y0.53%
PM growth 3Y-6.62%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.14%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 162.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.5 |
F-Score6
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)93.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.08%
Profit Quality(3y)138.92%
Profit Quality(5y)135.99%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.33%
EPS 3Y-19.61%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-15.22%
EPS Next Y4.41%
EPS Next 2Y8.16%
EPS Next 3Y9.28%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.5%
Revenue growth 5Y4.63%
Sales Q2Q%-10.82%
Revenue Next Year-6.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.45%
Revenue Next 3Y1.25%
Revenue Next 5Y2.44%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.94%
EBIT growth 3Y1.28%
EBIT growth 5Y5.18%
EBIT Next Year37.2%
EBIT Next 3Y14.89%
EBIT Next 5Y11.48%
FCF growth 1Y11.42%
FCF growth 3Y2.69%
FCF growth 5Y15.53%
OCF growth 1Y2.71%
OCF growth 3Y4.07%
OCF growth 5Y7.95%
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP / PPL.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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.
What is the profitability of PPL stock?
PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) is 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) is expected to grow by 4.41% in the next year.