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Capital PowerCPXWF 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 4.28. GuruFocus rates CPXWF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 15 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Capital Power ranks worse than 69.03% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Capital Power's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CPXWF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.89 Med: 4.28 Max: 7.55
Current: 7.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Capital Power was 7.55. The lowest was 2.89. And the median was 4.28.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Capital Power Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Capital Power Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capital Power's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Capital Power's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Capital Power Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Capital Power's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital Power's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Capital Power (CPXWF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.55 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Capital Power. This is 53% above median its historical median of 4.28. Over the past decade, Capital Power's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.89 to 7.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #234 out of 339 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Capital Power's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Capital Power's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.55 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 4.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.89 to a high of 7.55. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.59. Capital Power's value of 6.55 is 42.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #234 out of 339 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Capital Power has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Power's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #234 out of 339 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Capital Power in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.59. Capital Power's value of 6.55 is 42.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Capital Power's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.89 to 7.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.28 vs. the industry median of 4.59, Capital Power has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.59, based on 339 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Capital Power's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.55 is 42.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Capital Power. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capital Power's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.55, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 4.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power (CPXWF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.52, compared to a current price of $51.06 — trading 79% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.55, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 4.28 and 42.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.59. Capital Power's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 15 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital Power (CPXWF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.55 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Capital Power (CPXWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $51.06 is trading 79% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.52.
GuruFocus considers Capital Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CPXWF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.55 (53% above median its 10-year median of 4.28)
GF Value™: $28.52 vs. price of $51.06 (79% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#234 of 339)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPXWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capital Power Corp is a North American power producer whose principal activities are developing, acquiring, and operating power plants. Through its subsidiary, Capital Power owns and operates a portfolio of natural gas, coal, wind, solar, and solid fuel energy generating facilities. These are located throughout Western and Central Canada and the U.S. Capital Power's natural gas and coal facilities, specifically its Genesee and Shepard sites, account for its electric capacity and cash flow production. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from sale of electricity and natural gas. The company's customers include a variety of industrial and commercial consumers, independent transmission system operators, and government-owned entities.
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