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C$70.91 -0.05 (-0.07%)
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EMA vs. PPL, BEPC, BIPC, AQN, and TA

Should you buy Emera stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Emera with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Emera include Pembina Pipeline (PPL), Brookfield Renewable (BEPC), Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), and TransAlta (TA). These companies are all part of the "utilities" industry.

How does Emera compare to Pembina Pipeline?

Emera (TSE:EMA) and Pembina Pipeline (TSE:PPL) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

In the previous week, Pembina Pipeline had 3 more articles in the media than Emera. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Pembina Pipeline and 1 mentions for Emera. Emera's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Pembina Pipeline's score of 0.71 indicating that Emera is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Emera Positive
Pembina Pipeline Positive

Pembina Pipeline has a net margin of 22.22% compared to Emera's net margin of 13.20%. Pembina Pipeline's return on equity of 9.98% beat Emera's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Emera13.20% 7.90% 2.30%
Pembina Pipeline 22.22%9.98%4.31%

Emera has a beta of 0.582151, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pembina Pipeline has a beta of 0.283419, suggesting that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market.

37.2% of Emera shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.4% of Pembina Pipeline shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Emera shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Pembina Pipeline shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Pembina Pipeline has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Emera. Emera is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pembina Pipeline, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
EmeraC$8.91B2.43C$757.30MC$3.2721.69
Pembina PipelineC$7.60B5.22C$1.98BC$2.6625.66

Emera currently has a consensus price target of C$74.39, indicating a potential upside of 4.90%. Pembina Pipeline has a consensus price target of C$65.38, indicating a potential downside of 4.20%. Given Emera's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Emera is more favorable than Pembina Pipeline.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Emera
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Pembina Pipeline
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Emera pays an annual dividend of C$2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Pembina Pipeline pays an annual dividend of C$2.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Emera pays out 89.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Pembina Pipeline pays out 106.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Summary

Pembina Pipeline beats Emera on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Emera compare to Brookfield Renewable?

Brookfield Renewable (TSE:BEPC) and Emera (TSE:EMA) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

Emera has a consensus price target of C$74.39, indicating a potential upside of 4.90%. Given Emera's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Emera is more favorable than Brookfield Renewable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Brookfield Renewable
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Emera
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

In the previous week, Brookfield Renewable had 1 more articles in the media than Emera. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Brookfield Renewable and 1 mentions for Emera. Emera's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Brookfield Renewable's score of 0.38 indicating that Emera is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Brookfield Renewable Neutral
Emera Positive

Emera has higher revenue and earnings than Brookfield Renewable. Brookfield Renewable is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Emera, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brookfield RenewableC$3.70B2.69-C$144.17M-C$25.06N/A
EmeraC$8.91B2.43C$757.30MC$3.2721.69

Brookfield Renewable pays an annual dividend of C$1.51 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Emera pays an annual dividend of C$2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Brookfield Renewable pays out -6.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Emera pays out 89.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Brookfield Renewable has a beta of 1.063349, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Emera has a beta of 0.582151, suggesting that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

Emera has a net margin of 13.20% compared to Brookfield Renewable's net margin of -127.72%. Brookfield Renewable's return on equity of 520.67% beat Emera's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brookfield Renewable-127.72% 520.67% 2.20%
Emera 13.20%7.90%2.30%

30.2% of Brookfield Renewable shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.2% of Emera shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Brookfield Renewable shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Emera shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Emera beats Brookfield Renewable on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Emera compare to Brookfield Infrastructure?

Emera (TSE:EMA) and Brookfield Infrastructure (TSE:BIPC) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Emera pays an annual dividend of C$2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Brookfield Infrastructure pays an annual dividend of C$1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Emera pays out 89.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Brookfield Infrastructure pays out -28.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

37.2% of Emera shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.1% of Brookfield Infrastructure shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Emera shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Brookfield Infrastructure shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Emera has a net margin of 13.20% compared to Brookfield Infrastructure's net margin of -20.53%. Brookfield Infrastructure's return on equity of 57.26% beat Emera's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Emera13.20% 7.90% 2.30%
Brookfield Infrastructure -20.53%57.26%7.43%

Emera has a beta of 0.582151, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brookfield Infrastructure has a beta of 2.04918, meaning that its share price is 105% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Emera had 1 more articles in the media than Brookfield Infrastructure. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Emera and 0 mentions for Brookfield Infrastructure. Emera's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Brookfield Infrastructure's score of 0.00 indicating that Emera is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Emera Positive
Brookfield Infrastructure Neutral

Emera currently has a consensus target price of C$74.39, indicating a potential upside of 4.90%. Given Emera's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Emera is more favorable than Brookfield Infrastructure.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Emera
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Brookfield Infrastructure
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Emera has higher revenue and earnings than Brookfield Infrastructure. Brookfield Infrastructure is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Emera, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
EmeraC$8.91B2.43C$757.30MC$3.2721.69
Brookfield InfrastructureC$3.62B1.93-C$400.51M-C$6.19N/A

Summary

Emera beats Brookfield Infrastructure on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Emera compare to Algonquin Power & Utilities?

Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSE:AQN) and Emera (TSE:EMA) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Emera has higher revenue and earnings than Algonquin Power & Utilities. Emera is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Algonquin Power & Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Algonquin Power & UtilitiesC$2.53B2.46-C$763.91MC$0.2138.62
EmeraC$8.91B2.43C$757.30MC$3.2721.69

44.0% of Algonquin Power & Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.2% of Emera shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Algonquin Power & Utilities shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Emera shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Emera has a net margin of 13.20% compared to Algonquin Power & Utilities' net margin of 6.71%. Emera's return on equity of 7.90% beat Algonquin Power & Utilities' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Algonquin Power & Utilities6.71% 3.63% 1.59%
Emera 13.20%7.90%2.30%

Algonquin Power & Utilities currently has a consensus price target of C$8.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.36%. Emera has a consensus price target of C$74.39, indicating a potential upside of 4.90%. Given Emera's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Emera is more favorable than Algonquin Power & Utilities.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Algonquin Power & Utilities
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.13
Emera
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Algonquin Power & Utilities pays an annual dividend of C$0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Emera pays an annual dividend of C$2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Algonquin Power & Utilities pays out 124.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Emera pays out 89.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Emera is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Algonquin Power & Utilities has a beta of 1.318493, indicating that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Emera has a beta of 0.582151, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Emera had 1 more articles in the media than Algonquin Power & Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Emera and 0 mentions for Algonquin Power & Utilities. Emera's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Algonquin Power & Utilities' score of 0.00 indicating that Emera is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Algonquin Power & Utilities Neutral
Emera Positive

Summary

Emera beats Algonquin Power & Utilities on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Emera compare to TransAlta?

TransAlta (TSE:TA) and Emera (TSE:EMA) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, TransAlta had 2 more articles in the media than Emera. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for TransAlta and 1 mentions for Emera. Emera's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat TransAlta's score of 0.33 indicating that Emera is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
TransAlta Neutral
Emera Positive

33.5% of TransAlta shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.2% of Emera shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of TransAlta shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Emera shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Emera has a net margin of 13.20% compared to TransAlta's net margin of -7.73%. Emera's return on equity of 7.90% beat TransAlta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TransAlta-7.73% -11.56% 7.07%
Emera 13.20%7.90%2.30%

TransAlta presently has a consensus target price of C$24.67, indicating a potential upside of 23.58%. Emera has a consensus target price of C$74.39, indicating a potential upside of 4.90%. Given TransAlta's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe TransAlta is more favorable than Emera.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TransAlta
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Emera
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Emera has higher revenue and earnings than TransAlta. TransAlta is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Emera, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TransAltaC$2.21B2.69C$212.05M-C$0.75N/A
EmeraC$8.91B2.43C$757.30MC$3.2721.69

TransAlta has a beta of 0.688092, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Emera has a beta of 0.582151, indicating that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

TransAlta pays an annual dividend of C$0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Emera pays an annual dividend of C$2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. TransAlta pays out -34.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Emera pays out 89.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Summary

TransAlta and Emera tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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EMA vs. The Competition

MetricEmeraUtilities IndustryUtilities SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$21.69BC$22.94BC$18.87BC$12.13B
Dividend Yield4.15%4.93%3.92%6.20%
P/E Ratio21.6913.6520.1537.79
Price / Sales2.43407.4364.4511.31
Price / Cash27.11122.1819.3682.29
Price / Book1.511.982.534.60
Net IncomeC$757.30MC$869.29MC$787.85MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-4.36%-0.79%0.03%0.76%
1 Month Performance-1.65%-0.81%-0.78%1.66%
1 Year Performance13.93%12.46%17.89%51.70%

Emera Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
EMA
Emera
1.8576 of 5 stars
C$70.91
-0.1%
C$74.39
+4.9%
+13.7%C$21.69BC$8.91B21.697,120
PPL
Pembina Pipeline
1.8065 of 5 stars
C$67.73
-1.1%
C$63.92
-5.6%
+29.8%C$39.38BC$7.60B25.466,530
BEPC
Brookfield Renewable
N/AC$51.91
+0.2%
N/A+37.2%C$9.47BC$3.70BN/A1,890
BIPC
Brookfield Infrastructure
N/AC$58.85
+1.2%
N/A+4.7%C$7.24BC$3.62BN/A1,700
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
1.2183 of 5 stars
C$8.29
+0.5%
C$7.58
-8.5%
+11.3%C$6.38BC$2.53B39.483,440

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This page (TSE:EMA) was last updated on 6/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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