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EMA-PC:CA:TSX-Emera Srs C Cum Rr Prf (CAD)

PREFERRED STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Electric |

Last Closing

CAD 22.51

Change

+0.20 (+0.90)%

Market Cap

CAD 15.62B

Volume

6.60K

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

Emera Incorporated, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity to various customers. The company operates through Florida Electric Utility, Canadian Electric Utilities, Other Electric Utilities, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure, and Other segments. It generates electricity through natural gas, solar, hydroelectricity, coal, and biomass power plants. The company is also involved in the purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of natural gas; and the provision of energy marketing, trading, and other energy asset management services. In addition, it transports re-gasified liquefied natural gas from Saint John, New Brunswick to consumers in the northeastern United States through its 145-kilometer pipeline. As of December 31, 2023, the company's electric utilities served approximately 840,000 customers in West Central Florida; 549,000 customers in Nova Scotia; 134,000 customers in the island of Barbados; 19,000 customers in the Grand Bahama Island; and gas utilities and infrastructure served approximately 490,000 customers across Florida and 540,000 customers in New Mexico. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada. Address: 5151 Terminal Road, Halifax, NS, Canada, B3J 1A1

Currency: CAD

Country : Canada

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Largest Industry Peers for Utilities - Regulated Electric

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
FTS-PI:CA Fortis Inc Pref I

-0.25 (-1.49%)

 CAD 30.58B
FTS:CA Fortis Inc

+0.43 (+0.71%)

 CAD 30.27B
FTS-PM:CA Fortis Inc Pref M

+0.12 (+0.60%)

 CAD 27.98B
FTS-PH:CA Fortis Inc Pref H

-0.01 (-0.07%)

 CAD 27.58B
FTS-PJ:CA Fortis Srs J Cum Red First Prf

-0.08 (-0.38%)

 CAD 22.38B
FTS-PF:CA Fortis 1St Cum Red Srs F Prf

-0.05 (-0.23%)

 CAD 22.01B
EMA:CA Emera Inc.

+0.28 (+0.53%)

 CAD 15.36B
EMA-PF:CA Emera Inc Pref F

+0.02 (+0.10%)

 CAD 14.75B
EMA-PA:CA Emera Inc Pref A

N/A

 CAD 14.19B
EMA-PH:CA Emera Inc

+0.15 (+0.65%)

 CAD 12.48B

ETFs Containing EMA-PC:CA

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Electric) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 10.07% 31% F 46% F
Dividend Return 3.93% 85% B 82% B
Total Return 14.01% 38% F 53% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 17.55% 62% D 49% F
Dividend Return 6.30% 92% A 88% B+
Total Return 23.85% 77% C+ 59% D-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 24.43% 89% A- 54% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 24.43% 67% D+ 47% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.15% 77% C+ 65% D
Dividend Return 13.82% 92% A 76% C+
Total Return 5.68% 100% F 94% A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 24.36% 23% F 37% F
Risk Adjusted Return 56.74% 85% B 74% C
Market Capitalization 15.62B 50% F 91% A-

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total 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.

What to not like:
Highly 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.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

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.

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.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector