Capital PowerTSX:CPX +0.08%74 EBITDA Margin % is 22.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 39.80. GuruFocus rates TSX:CPX with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of C$40.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 15 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Capital Power ranks worse than 55.02% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Capital Power's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$268 Mil. Capital Power's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,205 Mil. Therefore, Capital Power's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.24%.
Capital Power (TSX:CPX) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Capital Power EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Capital Power EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capital Power's EBITDA Margin % 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.
TSX:CPX vs CEG, VST, NRG: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Capital Power's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Capital Power's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital Power's EBITDA Margin % 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.
Capital Power (TSX:CPX) has a EBITDA Margin % of 22.24% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Capital Power and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 39.80. Over the past decade, Capital Power's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 23.62 to 56.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #230 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Capital Power's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Capital Power's current EBITDA Margin % of 22.24% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 39.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.62 to a high of 56.03. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EBITDA Margin % is 27.77. Capital Power's value of 22.24% is 19.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #230 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Capital Power has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Power's EBITDA Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #230 out of 418 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Capital Power in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 27.77. Capital Power's value of 22.24% is 19.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Capital Power's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 23.62 to 56.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.80 vs. the industry median of 27.77, Capital Power has consistently been below 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 27.77, based on 418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Capital Power's current EBITDA Margin % of 22.24% is 19.9% below 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Capital Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 27.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capital Power's current EBITDA Margin % is 22.24%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 39.80. 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 (TSX:CPX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$40.04, compared to a current price of C$74.44 — trading 85.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 22.24%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 39.80 and 19.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 27.77. Capital Power's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 15 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital Power (TSX:CPX), the current EBITDA Margin % is 22.24% 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 (TSX:CPX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$74.44 is trading 85.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$40.04.
GuruFocus considers Capital Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CPX:
EBITDA Margin %: 22.24% (44% below median its 10-year median of 39.80)
GF Value™: C$40.04 vs. price of C$74.44 (85.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#230 of 418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CPX 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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