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C$81.88 -0.31 (-0.38%)
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FTS vs. H, EMA, CUP.U, KWH.UN, and BIP.UN

Should you buy Fortis stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Fortis 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 Fortis include Hydro One (H), Emera (EMA), Caribbean Utilities (CUP.U), Crius Energy Unt (KWH.UN), and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP.UN). These companies are all part of the "utilities" sector.

How does Fortis compare to Hydro One?

Hydro One (TSE:H) and Fortis (TSE:FTS) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and risk.

Hydro One presently has a consensus price target of C$57.09, indicating a potential downside of 3.15%. Fortis has a consensus price target of C$79.32, indicating a potential downside of 3.13%. Given Fortis' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Fortis is more favorable than Hydro One.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hydro One
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11
Fortis
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

Hydro One pays an annual dividend of C$1.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Fortis pays an annual dividend of C$2.51 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Hydro One pays out 58.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fortis pays out 74.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hydro OneC$9.28B3.81C$1.14BC$2.2825.86
FortisC$12.24B3.41C$1.66BC$3.3924.15

23.1% of Hydro One shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.6% of Fortis shares are held by institutional investors. 47.1% of Hydro One shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Fortis shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Fortis had 4 more articles in the media than Hydro One. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Fortis and 0 mentions for Hydro One. Fortis' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Hydro One's score of -0.76 indicating that Fortis is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hydro One Negative
Fortis Neutral

Hydro One has a net margin of 14.78% compared to Fortis' net margin of 14.75%. Hydro One's return on equity of 10.87% beat Fortis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hydro One14.78% 10.87% 3.57%
Fortis 14.75%7.51%3.09%

Hydro One has a beta of 0.349922, meaning that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortis has a beta of 0.43331, meaning that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Fortis beats Hydro One on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fortis compare to Emera?

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

37.2% of Emera shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.6% of Fortis shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Emera shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Fortis shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Emera has a beta of 0.567233, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortis has a beta of 0.43331, meaning that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Fortis had 4 more articles in the media than Emera. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Fortis and 0 mentions for Emera. Emera's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Fortis'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Emera Neutral
Fortis Neutral

Fortis has a net margin of 14.75% compared to Emera's net margin of 13.20%. Emera's return on equity of 7.90% beat Fortis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Emera13.20% 7.90% 2.30%
Fortis 14.75%7.51%3.09%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
EmeraC$8.91B2.59C$757.30MC$3.2723.05
FortisC$12.24B3.41C$1.66BC$3.3924.15

Emera currently has a consensus target price of C$74.39, indicating a potential downside of 1.31%. Fortis has a consensus target price of C$79.32, indicating a potential downside of 3.13%. Given Emera's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Emera is more favorable than Fortis.

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
Fortis
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

Emera pays an annual dividend of C$2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Fortis pays an annual dividend of C$2.51 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. Fortis pays out 74.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Fortis beats Emera on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fortis compare to Caribbean Utilities?

Caribbean Utilities (TSE:CUP.U) and Fortis (TSE:FTS) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Caribbean UtilitiesC$286.28M2.17C$38.76MC$1.0913.30
FortisC$12.24B3.41C$1.66BC$3.3924.15

0.1% of Caribbean Utilities shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.6% of Fortis shares are owned by institutional investors. 58.3% of Caribbean Utilities shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Fortis shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Fortis has a consensus price target of C$79.32, indicating a potential downside of 3.13%. Given Fortis' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Fortis is more favorable than Caribbean Utilities.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Caribbean Utilities
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Fortis
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

Caribbean Utilities has a beta of 0.172834, meaning that its share price is 83% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortis has a beta of 0.43331, meaning that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

Caribbean Utilities pays an annual dividend of C$0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. Fortis pays an annual dividend of C$2.51 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Caribbean Utilities pays out 69.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fortis pays out 74.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Caribbean Utilities is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Fortis had 4 more articles in the media than Caribbean Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Fortis and 0 mentions for Caribbean Utilities. Caribbean Utilities' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Fortis'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Caribbean Utilities Neutral
Fortis Neutral

Fortis has a net margin of 14.75% compared to Caribbean Utilities' net margin of 13.81%. Caribbean Utilities' return on equity of 12.40% beat Fortis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Caribbean Utilities13.81% 12.40% 3.13%
Fortis 14.75%7.51%3.09%

Summary

Fortis beats Caribbean Utilities on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fortis compare to Crius Energy Unt?

Crius Energy Unt (TSE:KWH.UN) and Fortis (TSE:FTS) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Fortis had 4 more articles in the media than Crius Energy Unt. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Fortis and 0 mentions for Crius Energy Unt. Crius Energy Unt's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Fortis'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Crius Energy Unt Neutral
Fortis Neutral

34.6% of Fortis shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Fortis shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Crius Energy Unt pays an annual dividend of C$0.64 per share. Fortis pays an annual dividend of C$2.51 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Crius Energy Unt pays out -291.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fortis pays out 74.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Fortis has a net margin of 14.75% compared to Crius Energy Unt's net margin of 0.00%. Fortis' return on equity of 7.51% beat Crius Energy Unt's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Crius Energy UntN/A N/A N/A
Fortis 14.75%7.51%3.09%

Fortis has a consensus target price of C$79.32, suggesting a potential downside of 3.13%. Given Crius Energy Unt's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Crius Energy Unt is more favorable than Fortis.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Crius Energy Unt
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Fortis
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Crius Energy UntC$1.21B0.00-C$12.34M-C$0.22N/A
FortisC$12.24B3.41C$1.66BC$3.3924.15

Summary

Fortis beats Crius Energy Unt on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fortis compare to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners?

Fortis (TSE:FTS) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSE:BIP.UN) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

Fortis has a net margin of 14.75% compared to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners' net margin of -0.09%. Fortis' return on equity of 7.51% beat Brookfield Infrastructure Partners' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fortis14.75% 7.51% 3.09%
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners -0.09%5.21%3.18%

34.6% of Fortis shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.6% of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Fortis shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Fortis presently has a consensus target price of C$79.32, suggesting a potential downside of 3.13%. Given Fortis' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Fortis is more favorable than Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fortis
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Fortis pays an annual dividend of C$2.51 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners pays an annual dividend of C$1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Fortis pays out 74.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners pays out 264.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FortisC$12.24B3.41C$1.66BC$3.3924.15
Brookfield Infrastructure PartnersC$24.01B1.01-C$57MC$0.6680.09

In the previous week, Fortis had 3 more articles in the media than Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Fortis and 1 mentions for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Fortis' score of 0.00 indicating that Brookfield Infrastructure Partners is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Fortis
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Fortis has a beta of 0.43331, suggesting that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners has a beta of 2.074531, suggesting that its stock price is 107% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Fortis beats Brookfield Infrastructure Partners on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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FTS vs. The Competition

MetricFortisUtilities IndustryUtilities SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$41.69BC$22.01BC$18.81BC$12.34B
Dividend Yield3.12%4.88%3.95%6.18%
P/E Ratio24.1514.0020.3136.51
Price / Sales3.413,837.8224.4910.33
Price / Cash65.80122.2419.3782.29
Price / Book1.571.942.434.52
Net IncomeC$1.66BC$869.29MC$785.96MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-0.84%0.12%-0.59%1.85%
1 Month Performance7.72%1.64%-0.87%-0.56%
1 Year Performance27.70%16.34%12.15%36.80%

Fortis Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FTS
Fortis
1.6556 of 5 stars
C$81.88
-0.4%
C$79.32
-3.1%
+28.5%C$41.69BC$12.24B24.159,600
H
Hydro One
1.284 of 5 stars
C$58.99
-0.4%
C$57.09
-3.2%
+20.0%C$35.40BC$9.28B25.8750,000
EMA
Emera
1.443 of 5 stars
C$75.76
-0.6%
C$74.39
-1.8%
+23.1%C$23.17BC$8.91B23.177,120
CUP.U
Caribbean Utilities
N/AC$14.22
+1.6%
N/A+8.2%C$607.86MC$286.28M13.05226
KWH.UN
Crius Energy Unt
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$498.13MC$1.21BN/AN/A

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