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Capital PowerCPXWF +0.52%70 EV-to-EBIT is 57.29 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 207% above its 10-year median of 18.64. GuruFocus rates CPXWF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 15 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Capital Power ranks worse than 85.92% on this metric.
Capital Power (OTCPK:CPXWF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Capital Power's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12,413 Mil.
Capital Power's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $226 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Capital Power EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capital Power's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Capital Power's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital Power's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Capital Power's current Enterprise Value is $12,945 Mil.
Capital Power's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $226 Mil.
* 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 (CPXWF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 57.29 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Capital Power and its competitors. This is 207% above median its historical median of 18.64. Over the past decade, Capital Power's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.52 to 59.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #293 out of 341 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Capital Power's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Capital Power's current EV-to-EBIT of 57.29 is 207% above median its 10-year median of 18.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.52 to a high of 59.42. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.87. Capital Power's value of 57.29 is 220.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #293 out of 341 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #293 out of 341 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Capital Power in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.87. Capital Power's value of 57.29 is 220.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Capital Power's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.52 to 59.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.64 vs. the industry median of 17.87, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 17.87, based on 341 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Capital Power's current EV-to-EBIT of 57.29 is 220.6% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Capital Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capital Power's current EV-to-EBIT is 57.29, which is 207% above median its own 10-year median of 18.64. 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 $28.14, compared to a current price of $51.53 — trading 83.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 57.29, which is 207% above median its 10-year median of 18.64 and 220.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 17.87. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital Power (CPXWF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 57.29 as of Jul. 23, 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 $51.53 is trading 83.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.14.
GuruFocus considers Capital Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CPXWF:
EV-to-EBIT: 57.29 (207% above median its 10-year median of 18.64)
GF Value™: $28.14 vs. price of $51.53 (83.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 220.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#293 of 341)
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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