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| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| symbol | CPK |
| name | Chesapeake Utilities Corporation |
| price | 123.83 |
| changes percentage | 0.3973 |
| change | 0.49 |
| day low | 122.7 |
| day high | 124.51 |
| year high | 134.2 |
| year low | 98.25 |
| market cap | 2820946464 |
| price avg 50 | 124.7554 |
| price avg 200 | 116.18815 |
| exchange | NYSE |
| volume | 64013 |
| avg volume | 92486 |
| open | 123.81 |
| previous close | 123.34 |
| eps | 4.92 |
| pe | 25.17 |
| earnings announcement | 2025-02-19T10:59:00.000+0000 |
| shares outstanding | 22780800 |
| timestamp | 2025-01-17 21:00:02 |
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| 2023 | 2022 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000019745 | |||
| revenue | 670604000 | 680704000 | -1.48 |
| gross profit | 255284000 | 237517000 | 7.48 |
| gross profit ratio | 0.38 | 0.35 | 9.10 |
| research and development expenses | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| operating expenses | 104481000 | 94584000 | 10.46 |
| interest income | 0 | 32000 | -100.00 |
| interest expense | 36951000 | 24356000 | 51.71 |
| ebitda | 230199000 | 224055000 | 2.74 |
| ebitdaratio | 0.34 | 0.31 | 10.27 |
| operating income | 150803000 | 142933000 | 5.51 |
| operating income ratio | 0.22 | 0.21 | 7.10 |
| net income | 87212000 | 89796000 | -2.88 |
| net income ratio | 0.13 | 0.13 | -1.41 |
| eps | 4.75 | 5.07 | -6.31 |
Revenue Growth: revenue decreased to 671 million in 2023 from 681 million in 2022 representing a change of -1.48%. This indicates a sales shrinking, which is a negative sign for the company.
Net Income: Net income decreased to 87 million in 2023 from 90 million in 2022 representing a change of -2.88%. The decrease in net income shows worsen profitability and indicates that the company is generating less profit for each dollar of revenue.
Earnings per Share (EPS): EPS increased to 4.75 in 2023 from 4.75 in 2022 representing a change of -6.31%. This indicates that the company's earnings are decreasing and it is becoming less profitable on a per-share basis.
Gross Profit: Gross Profit increased to 255 million in 2023 from 238 million in 2022 representing a change of 7.48%. This indicates a sales profitability growth, which is a positive sign for the company.
Operating Expenses: Operating Expenses decreased to 104 million in 2023 from 95 million in 2022 representing a change of 10.46%. The decrease in operating expenses can be attributed to various factors such as improved profitability, cost optimization and financial stability, lower operating expenses can be positive indicators.
EBITDA: EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) increased to 230 million in 2023 from 224 million in 2022 representing a change of 2.74%. The increase in EBITDA indicates improved operational efficiency and profitability.
Operating Income: Operating income increased to 151 million in 2023 from 143 million in 2022 representing a change of 5.51%. The increase in operating income indicates better operational performance and increased profitability.
| 2024Q3 | 2024Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000019745 | |||
| revenue | 160138000 | 166102000 | -3.59 |
| gross profit | 67356000 | 50644000 | 33.00 |
| gross profit ratio | 0.42 | 0.3 | 37.95 |
| research and development expenses | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| operating expenses | 26438000 | 8691000 | 204.20 |
| interest income | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| interest expense | 17022000 | 16813000 | 1.24 |
| ebitda | 61641000 | 59777000 | 3.12 |
| ebitdaratio | 0.38 | 0.39 | -0.11 |
| operating income | 40918000 | 41953000 | -2.47 |
| operating income ratio | 0.26 | 0.25 | 1.17 |
| net income | 17507000 | 18271000 | -4.18 |
| net income ratio | 0.11 | 0.11 | -0.61 |
| eps | 0.78 | 0.82 | -4.88 |
Revenue Growth: revenue decreased to 160 million in 2024Q3 from 166 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -3.59%. This indicates a sales shrinking, which is a negative sign for the company.
Operating Income: Operating income decreased to 41 million in 2024Q3 from 42 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -2.47%. The decrease in operating income indicates worse operational performance and decreased profitability.
Net Income: Net income decreased to 18 million in 2024Q3 from 18 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -4.18%. The decrease in net income shows worsen profitability and indicates that the company is generating less profit for each dollar of revenue.
Earnings per Share (EPS): EPS increased to 0.78 in 2024Q3 from 0.78 in 2024Q2 representing a change of -4.88%. This indicates that the company's earnings are decreasing and it is becoming less profitable on a per-share basis.
Gross Profit: Gross Profit increased to 67 million in 2024Q3 from 51 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 33.0%. This indicates a sales profitability growth, which is a positive sign for the company.
Operating Expenses: Operating Expenses decreased to 26 million in 2024Q3 from 9 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 204.2%. The decrease in operating expenses can be attributed to various factors such as improved profitability, cost optimization and financial stability, lower operating expenses can be positive indicators.
EBITDA: EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) increased to 62 million in 2024Q3 from 60 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 3.12%. The increase in EBITDA indicates improved operational efficiency and profitability.
| 2023 | 2022 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000019745 | |||
| total assets | 3304704000 | 2215037000 | 49.19 |
| total liabilities | 2058600000 | 1382236000 | 48.93 |
| total equity | 1246104000 | 832801000 | 49.63 |
| cash and cash equivalents | 4904000 | 6204000 | -20.95 |
| short term investments | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| long term investments | 12282000 | 10576000 | 16.13 |
| total current assets | 185699000 | 193976000 | -4.27 |
| total non current assets | 3119005000 | 2021061000 | 54.33 |
| total current liabilities | 386384000 | 369023000 | 4.70 |
| total non current liabilities | 1672216000 | 1013213000 | 65.04 |
| common stock | 10823000 | 8635000 | 25.34 |
| retained earnings | 488663000 | 445509000 | 9.69 |
| total debt | 1395983000 | 814420000 | 71.41 |
Total Assets: Total Assets increased to 3,305 million in 2023 from 2,215 million in 2022 representing a change of 49.19%. Suggesting a growth in asset holdings.
Total Equity: Total Equity increased to 1,246 million in 2023 from 833 million in 2022 representing a change of 49.63%. This indicates an increase in shareholders' equity.
Common Stock: Common Stock increased to 11 in 2023 from 9 in 2022 representing a change of 25.34%. This indicates an increase in ownership interest.
Retained Earnings: Retained Earnings increased to 489 million in 2023 from 446 million in 2022 representing a change of 9.69%. This indicates an accumulated profits.
Total Liabilities: Total Liabilities increased to 2,059 million in 2023 from 1,382 million in 2022 representing a change of 48.93%. This indicates an increase in overall liabilities.
Cash And Cash Equivalents: Cash And Cash Equivalents decreased to 5 million in 2023 from 6 million in 2022 representing a change of -20.95%. This indicates a decrease in available liquid assets.
Total Current Assets: Total Current Assets decreased to 186 million in 2023 from 194 million in 2022 representing a change of -4.27%. This indicates a worsen liquidity position.
Total Current Liabilities: Total Current Liabilities increased to 386 million in 2023 from 369 million in 2022 representing a change of 4.7%. This indicates a higher short-term debt burden.
Total Debt: Total Debt increased to 1,396 million in 2023 from 814 million in 2022 representing a change of 71.41%. This indicates an increase in overall debt burden.
| 2024Q3 | 2024Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000019745 | |||
| total assets | 3467192000 | 3380753000 | 2.56 |
| total liabilities | 2118920000 | 2090199000 | 1.37 |
| total equity | 1348272000 | 1290554000 | 4.47 |
| cash and cash equivalents | 1609000 | 6430000 | -74.98 |
| short term investments | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| long term investments | 14156000 | 17070000 | -17.07 |
| total current assets | 166487000 | 156277000 | 6.53 |
| total non current assets | 3300705000 | 3224476000 | 2.36 |
| total current liabilities | 434811000 | 410193000 | 6.00 |
| total non current liabilities | 10635000 | 1680006000 | -99.37 |
| common stock | 11085000 | 10854000 | 2.13 |
| retained earnings | 528426000 | 525525000 | 0.55 |
| total debt | 27679000 | 1412239000 | -98.04 |
Total Assets: Total Assets increased to 3,467 million in 2024Q3 from 3,381 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 2.56%. Suggesting a growth in asset holdings.
Total Equity: Total Equity increased to 1,348 million in 2024Q3 from 1,291 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 4.47%. This indicates an increase in shareholders' equity.
Total Current Assets: Total Current Assets increased to 166 million in 2024Q3 from 156 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 6.53%. This indicates a better liquidity position.
Common Stock: Common Stock increased to 11 in 2024Q3 from 11 in 2024Q2 representing a change of 2.13%. This indicates an increase in ownership interest.
Retained Earnings: Retained Earnings increased to 528 million in 2024Q3 from 526 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 0.55%. This indicates an accumulated profits.
Total Debt: Total Debt decreased to 28 million in 2024Q3 from 1,412 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -98.04%. This indicates a reduction in overall debt burden.
Total Liabilities: Total Liabilities increased to 2,119 million in 2024Q3 from 2,090 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 1.37%. This indicates an increase in overall liabilities.
Cash And Cash Equivalents: Cash And Cash Equivalents decreased to 2 million in 2024Q3 from 6 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -74.98%. This indicates a decrease in available liquid assets.
Total Current Liabilities: Total Current Liabilities increased to 435 million in 2024Q3 from 410 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 6.0%. This indicates a higher short-term debt burden.
| 2023 | 2022 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000019745 | |||
| net change in cash | -1300000 | 1228000 | -205.86 |
| operating cash flow | 203482000 | 158882000 | 28.07 |
| free cash flow | 14864000 | 30606000 | -51.43 |
| capital expenditure | -188618000 | -128276000 | -47.04 |
| depreciation and amortization | 77435000 | 80017000 | -3.23 |
| deferred income tax | 3413000 | 23705000 | -85.60 |
| stock based compensation | 7622000 | 6438000 | 18.39 |
| accounts payables | -16795000 | 2724000 | -716.56 |
| inventory | 293000 | -7847000 | 103.73 |
| acquisitions net | -925034000 | -11766000 | -7761.92 |
| investments in property plant and equipment | -188618000 | -128276000 | -47.04 |
| net cash used for investing activites | -1111391000 | -136448000 | -714.52 |
| debt repayment | 582684000 | 12245000 | 4658.55 |
| common stock issued | 366417000 | 4534000 | 7981.54 |
| common stock repurchased | -28000 | 0 | NaN |
| dividends paid | -40009000 | -35147000 | -13.83 |
| net cash used provided by financing activities | 906609000 | -21206000 | 4375.25 |
| cash at end of period | 4904000 | 6204000 | -20.95 |
| accounts receivables | 982000 | -11159000 | 108.80 |
| cash at beginning of period | 6204000 | 4976000 | 24.68 |
Net Change in Cash: Net Change in Cash decreased to -1 million in 2023 from 1 million in 2022 representing a change of -205.86%. Indicating a declined ability to generate cash from the company's operations or its cash flow position.
Free Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow decreased to 15 million in 2023 from 31 million in 2022 representing a change of -51.43%. This indicates a decrease in cash generated after accounting for capital expenditures.
Stock-Based Compensation: Stock-Based Compensation increased to 8 million in 2023 from 6 million in 2022 representing a change of 18.39%. This indicates increased expenses, which is generally considered a negative sign from a financial perspective.
Accounts Payables: The absolute value of Accounts Payables increased to 17 million in 2023 from 3 million in 2022 representing a change of -716.56%. This indicates that the company has increased its outstanding obligations to its suppliers.
Accounts Receivables: Accounts Receivables increased to 1 in 2023 from -11 million in 2022 representing a change of 108.8%. This suggests that the company is less capable of collecting payments from its customers.
Dividends Paid: Dividends Paid decreased to -40 million in 2023 from -35 million in 2022 representing a change of -13.83%. This indicates a weaker financial position, less confidence in future prospects, and a reluctance to return value to shareholders.
Operating Cash Flow: Operating Cash Flow increased to 203 million in 2023 from 159 million in 2022 representing a change of 28.07%. This indicates that the company generated more cash from its core business operations.
Capital Expenditure: Capital Expenditure decreased to -189 million in 2023 from -128 million in 2022 representing a change of -47.04%. This indicates a possible improved efficiency or a shift in the company's strategic priorities.
| 2024Q3 | 2024Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000019745 | |||
| operating cash flow | 50290000 | 70096000 | -28.26 |
| free cash flow | 208250000 | -12352000 | 1785.96 |
| capital expenditure | 157960000 | -82448000 | 291.59 |
| depreciation and amortization | 20323000 | 22057000 | -7.86 |
| deferred income tax | 6779000 | 11905000 | -43.06 |
| stock based compensation | 1937000 | 2399000 | -19.26 |
| accounts receivables | 2279000 | 11581000 | -80.32 |
| accounts payables | 11099000 | 5490000 | 102.17 |
| inventory | -3233000 | 125000 | -2686.40 |
| acquisitions net | -1767000 | 1508000 | -217.18 |
| investments in property plant and equipment | 157960000 | -82448000 | 291.59 |
| net cash used for investing activites | -100212000 | -81084000 | -23.59 |
| debt repayment | 0 | 26236000 | -100.00 |
| common stock issued | 54278000 | 2430000 | 2133.66 |
| common stock repurchased | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| dividends paid | -14061000 | -12943000 | -8.64 |
| net cash used provided by financing activities | 45101000 | 15723000 | 186.85 |
| net change in cash | -4821000 | 4735000 | -201.82 |
| cash at end of period | 1609000 | 6430000 | -74.98 |
| cash at beginning of period | 6430000 | 1695000 | 279.35 |
Net Change in Cash: Net Change in Cash decreased to -5 million in 2024Q3 from 5 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -201.82%. Indicating a declined ability to generate cash from the company's operations or its cash flow position.
Operating Cash Flow: Operating Cash Flow decreased to 50 million in 2024Q3 from 70 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -28.26%. This indicates that the company generated less cash from its core business operations.
Capital Expenditure: Capital Expenditure increased to 158 million in 2024Q3 from -82 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 291.59%. This indicates an increase in the cash outflow required for acquiring or improving long-term assets.
Accounts Payables: The absolute value of Accounts Payables increased to 11 million in 2024Q3 from 5 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 102.17%. This indicates that the company has increased its outstanding obligations to its suppliers.
Dividends Paid: Dividends Paid decreased to -14 million in 2024Q3 from -13 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -8.64%. This indicates a weaker financial position, less confidence in future prospects, and a reluctance to return value to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow increased to 208 million in 2024Q3 from -12 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 1785.96%. This indicates an increase in cash generated after accounting for capital expenditures.
Stock-Based Compensation: Stock-Based Compensation decreased to 2 million in 2024Q3 from 2 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -19.26%. This indicates decreased expenses, which is generally considered a positive sign from a financial perspective.
Accounts Receivables: Accounts Receivables decreased to 2 million in 2024Q3 from 12 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -80.32%. This suggests that the company has been able to collect payments from its customers more efficiently and timely.
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Q3 2024 Earnings call transcript
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| 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY | |||
| calendar year | 2023 | 2022 | NaN |
| revenue per share | 36.5 | 38.41 | -4.96 |
| net income per share | 4.75 | 5.07 | -6.31 |
| operating cash flow per share | 11.08 | 8.97 | 23.55 |
| free cash flow per share | 0.81 | 1.73 | -53.15 |
| cash per share | 0.27 | 0.35 | -23.74 |
| book value per share | 67.83 | 46.99 | 44.35 |
| tangible book value per share | 39.25 | 43.38 | -9.51 |
| shareholders equity per share | 67.83 | 46.99 | 44.35 |
| interest debt per share | 78.0 | 47.33 | 64.81 |
| market cap | 1940503167.54 | 2094412786.86 | -7.35 |
| enterprise value | 3331582167.54 | 2902628786.86 | 14.78 |
| pe ratio | 22.25 | 23.32 | -4.60 |
| price to sales ratio | 2.89 | 3.08 | -5.95 |
| pocfratio | 9.54 | 13.18 | -27.66 |
| pfcf ratio | 130.55 | 68.43 | 90.78 |
| pb ratio | 1.56 | 2.51 | -38.08 |
| ptb ratio | 1.56 | 2.51 | -38.08 |
| ev to sales | 4.97 | 4.26 | 16.51 |
| enterprise value over ebitda | 14.47 | 12.95 | 11.71 |
| ev to operating cash flow | 16.37 | 18.27 | -10.38 |
| ev to free cash flow | 224.14 | 94.84 | 136.34 |
| earnings yield | 0.04 | 0.04 | 4.83 |
| free cash flow yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | -47.58 |
| debt to equity | 1.12 | 0.98 | 14.56 |
| debt to assets | 0.42 | 0.37 | 14.89 |
| net debt to ebitda | 6.04 | 3.61 | 67.52 |
| current ratio | 0.48 | 0.53 | -8.57 |
| interest coverage | 4.08 | 5.87 | -30.46 |
| income quality | 2.33 | 1.77 | 31.87 |
| dividend yield | 0.02 | 0.02 | 22.86 |
| payout ratio | 0.46 | 0.39 | 17.21 |
| sales general and administrative to revenue | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| research and ddevelopement to revenue | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| intangibles to total assets | 0.16 | 0.03 | 449.25 |
| capex to operating cash flow | 0.93 | 0.81 | 14.81 |
| capex to revenue | 0.28 | 0.19 | 49.26 |
| capex to depreciation | 2.44 | 1.6 | 51.94 |
| stock based compensation to revenue | 0.01 | 0.01 | 20.17 |
| graham number | 85.12 | 73.19 | 16.29 |
| roic | 0.04 | 0.05 | -27.03 |
| return on tangible assets | 0.03 | 0.04 | -24.84 |
| graham net net | -106.58 | -72.9 | -46.20 |
| working capital | -200685000 | -175047000 | -14.65 |
| tangible asset value | 721065000 | 768729000 | -6.20 |
| net current asset value | -1872901000 | -1188260000 | -57.62 |
| invested capital | 2793154000 | 1713919000 | 62.97 |
| average receivables | 101420000 | 96541500 | 5.05 |
| average payables | 69488500 | 57062000 | 21.78 |
| average inventory | 27743000 | 23625000 | 17.43 |
| days sales outstanding | 58.9 | 50.74 | 16.08 |
| days payables outstanding | 68.09 | 50.65 | 34.45 |
| days of inventory on hand | 25.68 | 21.63 | 18.75 |
| receivables turnover | 6.2 | 7.19 | -13.85 |
| payables turnover | 5.36 | 7.21 | -25.62 |
| inventory turnover | 14.21 | 16.88 | -15.79 |
| roe | 0.07 | 0.11 | -35.09 |
| capex per share | 10.27 | 7.24 | 41.85 |
ROE:
Debt-to-Equity Ratio:
PE Ratio: Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio decreased to 22.25 on 2023-12-31 from 23.32 on 2022-12-31, representing a change of -4.60%. Indicating a decrease in the relative valuation of the company's stock.
Current Ratio: Current Ratio decreased to 0.48 on 2023-12-31 from 0.53 on 2022-12-31, representing a change of -8.57%. The current ratio has been declining, suggesting a decrease in the company's short-term liquidity. Also, it's below 1, indicating potential liquidity issues.
| 2024-09-30 Q3 | 2024-06-30 Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPK | |||
| calendar year | 2024 | 2024 | NaN |
| revenue per share | 7.12 | 7.45 | -4.52 |
| net income per share | 0.78 | 0.82 | -5.11 |
| operating cash flow per share | 2.24 | 3.15 | -28.95 |
| free cash flow per share | 9.26 | -0.55 | 1769.70 |
| cash per share | 0.07 | 0.29 | -75.22 |
| book value per share | 59.92 | 57.91 | 3.46 |
| tangible book value per share | 36.66 | 34.41 | 6.55 |
| shareholders equity per share | 59.92 | 57.91 | 3.46 |
| interest debt per share | 1.99 | 64.13 | -96.90 |
| market cap | 2793949170 | 2362549680 | 18.26 |
| enterprise value | 2820019170 | 3768358680 | -25.17 |
| pe ratio | 39.9 | 32.33 | 23.42 |
| price to sales ratio | 17.45 | 14.22 | 22.66 |
| pocfratio | 55.56 | 33.7 | 64.83 |
| pfcf ratio | 13.42 | -191.27 | 107.01 |
| pb ratio | 2.07 | 1.83 | 13.20 |
| ptb ratio | 2.07 | 1.83 | 13.20 |
| ev to sales | 17.61 | 22.69 | -22.38 |
| enterprise value over ebitda | 45.75 | 63.04 | -27.43 |
| ev to operating cash flow | 56.08 | 53.76 | 4.31 |
| ev to free cash flow | 13.54 | -305.08 | 104.44 |
| earnings yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | -18.98 |
| free cash flow yield | 0.07 | -0.01 | 1525.64 |
| debt to equity | 0.02 | 1.09 | -98.12 |
| debt to assets | 0.01 | 0.42 | -98.09 |
| net debt to ebitda | 0.42 | 23.52 | -98.20 |
| current ratio | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.50 |
| interest coverage | 2.4 | 2.5 | -3.66 |
| income quality | 2.87 | 3.84 | -25.12 |
| dividend yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | -8.14 |
| payout ratio | 0.8 | 0.71 | 13.38 |
| sales general and administrative to revenue | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| research and ddevelopement to revenue | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| intangibles to total assets | 0.15 | 0.15 | -2.57 |
| capex to operating cash flow | 3.14 | 1.18 | 167.04 |
| capex to revenue | 0.99 | 0.5 | 98.72 |
| capex to depreciation | 7.77 | 3.74 | 107.93 |
| stock based compensation to revenue | 0.01 | 0.01 | -16.25 |
| graham number | 32.39 | 32.69 | -0.91 |
| roic | 0.01 | 0.01 | 1.25 |
| return on tangible assets | 0.01 | 0.01 | -7.01 |
| graham net net | -90.46 | -90.02 | -0.48 |
| working capital | -268324000 | -253916000 | -5.67 |
| tangible asset value | 824945000 | 766788000 | 7.58 |
| net current asset value | -1952433000 | -1933922000 | -0.96 |
| invested capital | 2924057000 | 2860231000 | 2.23 |
| average receivables | 87390000 | 90408500 | -3.34 |
| average payables | 69589500 | 66049500 | 5.36 |
| average inventory | 28473500 | 29089500 | -2.12 |
| days sales outstanding | 50.9 | 45.63 | 11.56 |
| days payables outstanding | 68.03 | 53.82 | 26.42 |
| days of inventory on hand | 27.08 | 22.63 | 19.69 |
| receivables turnover | 1.77 | 1.97 | -10.36 |
| payables turnover | 1.32 | 1.67 | -20.90 |
| inventory turnover | 3.32 | 3.98 | -16.45 |
| roe | 0.01 | 0.01 | -8.28 |
| capex per share | 7.02 | 3.7 | 89.74 |
ROE: Return on Equity (ROE) decreased to 0.01 on 2024-09-30 Q3 from 0.01 on 2024-06-30 Q2, representing a change of -8.28%. Suggesting that the company has not been generating high returns for its shareholders.
Current Ratio: Current Ratio decreased to 0.38 on 2024-09-30 Q3 from 0.38 on 2024-06-30 Q2, representing a change of 0.50%. The current ratio has been declining, suggesting a decrease in the company's short-term liquidity. Also, it's below 1, indicating potential liquidity issues.
PE Ratio: Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio increased to 39.90 on 2024-09-30 Q3 from 32.33 on 2024-06-30 Q2, representing a change of 23.42%. Indicating an increase in the relative valuation of the company's stock.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio: Debt-to-Equity Ratio decreased to 0.02 on 2024-09-30 Q3 from 1.09 on 2024-06-30 Q2, representing a change of -98.12%. The debt-to-equity ratio has been decreasing, indicating that the company has been relying less on debt financing. A ratio of 1 or below is often considered healthy and indicates that the company's total debt is equal to or less than its total equity.
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| Calculation | Current share price * Total number of outstanding shares | Market capitalization + Total debt - Cash and cash equivalents |
| Focus | Equity component of a company's value | Total economic value of a company |
| Usefulness | Assesses a company's size and growth potential based on investor sentiment | Provides a more comprehensive valuation that considers both equity and debt |
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2025-01-13 12:35:00
Ranked highest among natural gas utilities in the southern region . DOVER, Del.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2025-01-04 00:30:00
Chesapeake Utilities is a diversified energy company with stable regulated operations and growth in unregulated areas like propane distribution and renewable natural gas (RNG) production. Recent acquisitions and infrastructure investments, particularly in Florida, are driving growth, but the stock's valuation appears elevated compared to peers. Despite industry tailwinds, I rate Chesapeake a Hold due to limited near-term share price upside and more attractive opportunities in larger peers like Atmos Energy and UGI Corporation.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-11-22 16:43:00
DOVER, Del. , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) ("Chesapeake Utilities" or the "Company") today announced that it has established an at-the-market equity offering program (the "ATM Program") under which it may, from time to time, sell shares of its common stock having an aggregate sales price of up to $100,000,000 (the "Shares").
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-11-20 14:11:00
COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) in partnership with Fandango, is excited to offer guests the ultimate “dinner and a movie” experience this holiday season. As CPK invites fans to enjoy a special reward—spend $50 or more at participating locations nationwide and receive a $10 Fandango Movie Reward towards Disney's highly anticipated film, “Moana 2,” opening exclusively in theaters November 27. The promotion runs from November 20 through December 31, 2024 (or wh.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-11-14 16:00:00
DOVER, Del. , Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) has announced its designation as a Champion of Board Diversity for a second consecutive year by The Forum of Executive Women (The Forum).
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-11-08 14:11:55
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE:CPK ) Q3 2024 Earnings Call November 8, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Lucia Dempsey - Head, Investor Relations Jeff Householder - Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer Beth Cooper - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Corporate Secretary Jim Moriarty - Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and Chief Policy and Risk Officer Conference Call Participants Tate Sullivan - Maxim Group Paul Fremont - Ladenburg Chris Ellinghaus - Siebert Williams Shank Operator Welcome to Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] I'd like to turn the call over to Lucia Dempsey, Head of Investor Relations.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-11-07 16:35:00
Net income and earnings per share ("EPS")* were $17.5 million and $0.78, respectively, for the third quarter of 2024, and $81.9 million and $3.66, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS**, which exclude transaction and transition-related expenses attributable to the acquisition and integration of Florida City Gas ("FCG"), were $18.1 million and $0.80, respectively, for the third quarter of 2024 and $84.2 million and $3.76, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 Adjusted gross margin** growth of $89.3 million during the first nine months of 2024 driven by contributions from FCG, regulatory initiatives and infrastructure programs, natural gas organic growth, continued pipeline expansion projects, and additional customer consumption Results continue to track in line with Management's expectations, and the Company continues to affirm 2024 EPS and capital guidance DOVER, Del. , Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) ("Chesapeake Utilities" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-11-07 13:49:00
DOVER, Del. , Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At their meeting held today, the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.64 per share on the Company's common stock.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-30 17:21:00
The innovative RNG production facility showcases Chesapeake Utilities' strategic execution across the entire energy delivery value chain LEE, Fla. , Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Oct. 28, to mark the official completion of its renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Full Circle Dairy (FCD) in Lee, Florida.
Sentiment: Neutral
Publish Date: 2024-10-23 14:37:00
DOVER, Del., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) will host a conference call on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
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