Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation stock (CPK) is currently trading at $123.44. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation PE ratio is 20.82. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.20. Analyst consensus price target for CPK is $148.75. WallStSmart rates CPK as Moderate Buy.
- CPK PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- CPK intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- CPK fair value vs current price
- CPK insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CPK undervalued or overvalued?
- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CPK Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CPK analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CPK Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
CPK trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $242.55, offering a 46% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in operating margin, price/book, revenue growth. Concerns around return on equity. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) Key Strengths (7)
91.60% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong operational efficiency: $28 kept per $100 revenue
Trading at 1.85x book value, attractively priced
Strong revenue growth at 20.40% annually
Strong earnings growth at 21.10% per year
Strong profitability: $15 kept per $100 revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) Areas to Watch (3)
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.20x sales
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 69/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 7 register as strengths (avg 8.1/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 4.3/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Operating Margin, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.85) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 28.50%, Profit Margin at 15.10%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 20.40%, EPS Growth at 21.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.24), Price/Sales (3.20) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.39%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.39% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 20.40% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Operating Margin) and negatives (Return on Equity, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CPK Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CPK's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.20x sits near its historical average of 2.93x (68th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 18% below its historical high of 3.9x set in Nov 2017, and 50% above its historical low of 2.14x in Jul 2011.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS
The Big Picture
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 930M with 20% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 15.1% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Free cash flow is -179M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Chesapeake Utilities Corporation maintain 20%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Chesapeake Utilities Corporation.
Bottom Line
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers an attractive blend of growth (20% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation(CPK)
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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a power supply company. The company is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.