PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP (PPL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:PPL - CA7063271034 - Common Stock
53.93 CAD
-0.57 (-1.05%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PPL. PPL was compared to 218 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 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.
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's Return On Assets of 4.60% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPL outperforms 78.90% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PPL (9.59%) is better than 77.06% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PPL (7.22%) is better than 85.32% 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 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 81.19% 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 88.07% of its industry peers.
PPL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PPL has a better Gross Margin (42.32%) than 66.97% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PPL is destroying value.
PPL has less shares outstanding than it did 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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.38, we must say that PPL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.38, PPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.68% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PPL (5.21) is better than 78.90% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that PPL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PPL (0.71) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC7.25%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.53 indicates that PPL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PPL (0.53) is worse than 71.56% 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 73.39% 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%.
PPL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.52% yearly.
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
PPL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.40% yearly.
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.26 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PPL.
PPL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPL is cheaper than 63.30% of the companies in the same industry.
PPL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.45 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PPL.
60.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PPL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PPL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
76.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.42 |
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.19%, PPL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.83, PPL pays a better dividend. On top of this PPL pays more dividend than 82.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, PPL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.19% |
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.
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 (12/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
53.93
-0.57 (-1.05%)
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 Cap31.34B
Revenue(TTM)8.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.63B
Analysts76.36
Price Target61.08 (13.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.19% |
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)-0.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.45 | ||
| P/S | 3.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.38 | ||
| P/B | 1.84 | ||
| P/tB | 2.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.42 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY5.19%
EPS(NY)3.09
Fwd EY5.73%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY8.14%
OCF(TTM)5.75
OCFY10.67%
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 | 1.38 |
F-Score7
WACC7.25%
ROIC/WACC1
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 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 -7.91% in the next year.