PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:PPL - CA7063271034 - Common Stock
52.47 CAD
+0.76 (+1.47%)
PPL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. PPL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. PPL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally PPL also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- PPL had positive earnings in the past year.
- PPL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- PPL has a better Return On Assets (4.60%) than 79.15% of its industry peers.
- PPL has a Return On Equity of 9.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPL outperforms 77.25% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of PPL (7.22%) is better than 86.26% of its industry peers.
- PPL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.98%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.52%.
- 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 81.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPL has grown nicely.
- PPL has a better Operating Margin (36.59%) than 88.15% 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 66.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PPL is still creating some 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PPL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.36, we must say that PPL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of PPL (1.36) is better than 63.98% 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.21, PPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.78% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC7.08%
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 70.14% 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.
- The Quick ratio of PPL (0.41) is worse than 72.04% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
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%.
- 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.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.95% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.80% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.35%
EPS Next 2Y-0.5%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
EPS Next 5Y5.95%
Revenue Next Year3.51%
Revenue Next 2Y3.69%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
Revenue Next 5Y1.8%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- PPL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.74.
- PPL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPL is cheaper than 64.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PPL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say PPL is valued slightly cheaper.
- PPL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.67.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPL is valued a bit cheaper than 60.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.04.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- PPL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- PPL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PPL is cheaper than 80.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.2 |
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 2Y-0.5%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.58%, PPL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.71, PPL pays a better dividend. On top of this PPL pays more dividend than 82.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, PPL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.58% |
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
- 108.16% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PPL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- PPL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP108.16%
EPS Next 2Y-0.5%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
TSX:PPL (1/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
52.47
+0.76 (+1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners62.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.49B
Revenue(TTM)8.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts76.19
Price Target60.9 (16.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.58% |
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)-0.29%
PT rev (3m)1.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.67 | ||
| P/S | 3.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.79 | ||
| P/tB | 2.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY5.34%
EPS(NY)2.97
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY8.37%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY10.96%
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 | 1.36 |
F-Score7
WACC7.08%
ROIC/WACC1.02
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-8.35%
EPS Next 2Y-0.5%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
EPS Next 5Y5.95%
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 5Y1.8%
EBIT growth 1Y8.96%
EBIT growth 3Y3.82%
EBIT growth 5Y6.33%
EBIT Next Year34%
EBIT Next 3Y12%
EBIT Next 5Y9.66%
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 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.
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 18.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.79.
Can you provide the financial health for PPL stock?
The financial health rating of PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) is 3 / 10.