FTS:CA:TSX-Fortis Inc.

EQUITY | Utilities - Regulated Electric | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 55.54

Change

+0.09 (+0.16)%

Market Cap

CAD 16.22B

Volume

0.82M

Analyst Target

CAD 56.69
Analyst Rating

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About

Fortis Inc is an electric and gas utility holding company. The Company's regulated utilities serves customers across Canada and in the United States and the Caribbean.

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Largest Industry Peers for Utilities - Regulated Electric

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

+0.09 (+0.54%)

CAD 31.09B
FTS-PH:CA Fortis Inc Pref H

-0.10 (-0.65%)

CAD 27.05B
FTS-PM:CA Fortis Inc Pref M

+0.01 (+0.05%)

CAD 26.69B
H:CA Hydro One Ltd

+0.06 (+0.16%)

CAD 24.57B
FTS-PJ:CA Fortis Srs J Cum Red First Prf

+0.12 (+0.63%)

CAD 20.29B
FTS-PF:CA Fortis 1St Cum Red Srs F Prf

+0.09 (+0.47%)

CAD 19.41B
EMA-PC:CA Emera Srs C Cum Rr Prf

+0.05 (+0.24%)

CAD 14.88B
EMA-PF:CA Emera Inc Pref F

+0.07 (+0.38%)

CAD 14.38B
EMA-PA:CA Emera Inc Pref A

N/A

CAD 14.12B
EMA:CA Emera Inc.

+0.04 (+0.09%)

CAD 13.29B

ETFs Containing FTS:CA

DXM 0.00 % 1.50 %

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N/A
FAI 0.00 % 2.23 %

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FXM.A:CA 0.00 % 1.52 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Electric) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 22.04% 80% B- 80% B-
Dividend Return 2.97% 25% F 76% C+
Total Return 25.01% 80% B- 82% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 31.39% 100% F 91% A-
Dividend Return 4.26% 25% F 77% C+
Total Return 35.65% 100% F 92% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 60.66% 100% F 83% B
Dividend Return 22.97% 50% F 77% C+
Total Return 83.63% 100% F 85% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 6.76% 60% D- 72% C
Dividend Return 10.60% 60% D- 76% C+
Total Return 3.85% 60% D- 76% C+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 9.89% 100% F 63% D
Risk Adjusted Return 107.26% 100% F 91% A-
Market Capitalization 16.22B 100% F 95% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Electric) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 21.50 50% 52%
Price/Book Ratio 1.55 38% 41%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 9.31 25% 36%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 13.85 25% 20%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 9.55% 75% 70%
Return on Invested Capital 5.96% 88% 59%
Return on Assets 2.89% 75% 62%
Debt to Equity Ratio 155.33% 50% 16%

Annual Financials (CAD)

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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 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 capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital 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.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

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:
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.

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 book value

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

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.

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.