ATP:CA:TSX-Atlantic Power Corporation (CAD)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities-Independent Power Producers | TSX

Last Closing Price

CAD 3.81

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

CAD 0.34B

Volume

0.08M

Average Target Price

CAD 3.35 (-11.99%)
Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

About

Atlantic Power Corporation owns and operates a fleet of power generation assets in the United States and Canada. As of December 31, 2019, its portfolio consisted of twenty-one operating projects with an aggregate electric generating capacity of approximately 1,723 megawatts on a gross ownership basis and approximately 1,327 MW on a net ownership basis across eleven states in the United States and two provinces in Canada. The company sells its electricity to utilities and other customers. Atlantic Power Corporation was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts. Address: 3 Allied Drive, Dedham, MA, United States, 02026

Company Website : http://www.atlanticpower.com

Address : 3 Allied Drive, Dedham, MA, United States, 02026

Employees : 266

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: CAD

Country : Canada

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.36

52 Week High : 3.87

Short Ratio : 24.70

52 Week Low : 2.45

Shorted Shares : 3,634,250

200 Day Moving Average : 2.73

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 4,125,673

50 Day Moving Average : 2.85

Shares Held By Insiders : 41.05%

Short Percentage : 4.00%

Shares Held by Institutions : 57.35%

Unadjusted Closing Price

Adjusted Closing Price

Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

Compare
Relative Returns (From:    To: 2021-01-24 )

Largest Industry Peers for Utilities-Independent Power Producers

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap Price / Earning Ratio EV/EBITDA
CPX:CA Capital Power Corporation

N/A

 CAD3.92B 15.13 6.61
TA:CA TransAlta Corporation

N/A

 CAD3.10B 27.90 7.16
TA-PJ:CA TransAlta Corporation

N/A

 CAD2.97B 70.71 N/A
TA-PD:CA TransAlta Corporation

N/A

 CAD2.88B 40.54 N/A
MXG:CA Maxim Power Corp

N/A

 CAD0.12B 21.78 530.86

ETFs Containing ATP:CA

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Utilities-Independent Power Producers)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 42.70% 100% A+ 98% A+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 42.70% 100% A+ 98% A+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 20.95% 100% A+ 79% C+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 20.95% 100% A+ 78% C+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 54.25% 50% F 66% D
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 54.25% 50% F 60% D-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.81% 50% F 32% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A 4% F
Total Return -1.81% 50% F 26% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 14.68% 50% F 47% F
Risk Adjusted Return -12.31% 50% F 27% F
Market Capitalization 0.34B 33% F 55% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Utilities-Independent Power Producers)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 6.83 100% A+ 83% B
Price/Book Ratio 14.31 25% F 6% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 2.35 100% A+ 71% C-
EV/EBITDA 11.21 50% F 51% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -15.75% 17% F 25% F
Return on Invested Capital -5.39% 17% F 26% F
Return on Assets 2.39% 83% B 61% D-
Debt to Equity Ratio 402.76% 17% F 6% F
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio 24.70 17% F 2% F
Short Percent 4.33% 50% F 86% B
Beta 0.36 100% A+ 89% B+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Annual Financials (CAD)

Quarterly Financials (CAD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Higly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.