CPK:NYE-Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Gas |

Last Closing

USD 121.32

Change

+1.39 (+1.16)%

Market Cap

USD 2.71B

Volume

0.03M

Analyst Target

USD 98.67
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About

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company. The company operates through two segments, Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The Regulated Energy segment natural gas distribution operations in central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and Florida; regulated natural gas transmission in the Delmarva Peninsula, Ohio, and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida. The Unregulated Energy segment engages in the propane operations in the Mid-Atlantic region, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida; unregulated natural gas transmission/supply operation in central and eastern Ohio; generation of electricity and steam; provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the United States; and sustainable energy investments. This segment is also involved in the provision of other unregulated services, such as energy-related merchandise sale and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and plumbing and electrical services. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.

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ETFs Containing CPK

FVD First Trust Value Line® .. 0.00 % 0.70 %

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XPF:CA iShares S&P/TSX North Ame.. 0.00 % 0.47 %

-0.01 (-0.07%)

CAD 0.20B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Gas) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 14.85% 85% B 70% C-
Dividend Return 2.38% 8% B- 38% F
Total Return 17.23% 77% C+ 69% C-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 13.79% 85% B 69% C-
Dividend Return 2.35% 8% B- 38% F
Total Return 16.14% 77% C+ 68% D+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 27.52% 92% A 64% D
Dividend Return 11.04% 8% B- 35% F
Total Return 38.56% 83% B 61% D-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 6.42% 100% F 56% F
Dividend Return 7.96% 69% C- 53% F
Total Return 1.54% 8% B- 38% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 22.98% 31% F 48% F
Risk Adjusted Return 34.64% 69% C- 49% F
Market Capitalization 2.71B 25% F 70% C-

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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 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.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity 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.

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 capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital 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.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

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.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

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

Low Revenue Growth

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

Low Dividend Growth

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