(CPK) Chesapeake Utilities - Overview

Sector: Utilities | Industry: Utilities - Regulated Gas | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 3.037m USD | Total Return: 5.1% in 12m

Natural Gas, Electricity, Propane, Renewable Energy, HVAC Services
Total Rating 36
Safety 56
Buy Signal -1.32
Utilities - Regulated Gas
Industry Rotation: +10.1
Market Cap: 3.04B
Avg Turnover: 14.5M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility20.3%
VaR 5th Pctl3.68%
VaR vs Median9.79%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.19
Rel. Str. IBD26.3
Rel. Str. Peer Group10
Character TTM
Beta-0.141
Beta Downside-0.006
Hurst Exponent0.568
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD33.53%
CAGR/Max DD0.07
CAGR/Mean DD0.21
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of CPK over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 1.96, "2021-06": 0.78, "2021-09": 0.71, "2021-12": 1.28, "2022-03": 2.08, "2022-06": 0.96, "2022-09": 0.54, "2022-12": 1.47, "2023-03": 2.04, "2023-06": 0.9, "2023-09": 0.53, "2023-12": 1.26, "2024-03": 2.07, "2024-06": 0.82, "2024-09": 0.78, "2024-12": 1.63, "2025-03": 2.22, "2025-06": 1.04, "2025-09": 0.82, "2025-12": 1.94, "2026-03": 2.47,
EPS CAGR: 10.44%
EPS Trend: 89.7%
Last SUE: -0.54
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of CPK over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 191.187, 2021-06: 111.082, 2021-09: 107.335, 2021-12: 160.364, 2022-03: 222.88, 2022-06: 139.47, 2022-09: 131.053, 2022-12: 187.3, 2023-03: 218.129, 2023-06: 135.593, 2023-09: 131.547, 2023-12: 185.335, 2024-03: 245.7, 2024-06: 166.3, 2024-09: 160.138, 2024-12: 215.046, 2025-03: 298.7, 2025-06: 192.8, 2025-09: 179.6, 2025-12: 258.9, 2026-03: 353.2,
Rev. CAGR: 16.00%
Rev. Trend: 98.6%
Last SUE: 0.73
Qual. Beats: 0

Warnings

High Debt while negative Cash Flow

Altman Z'' 0.81 < 1.0 - financial distress zone

Choppy Below Avwap Earnings

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: CPK Chesapeake Utilities

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) is a diversified energy delivery company operating through Regulated and Unregulated segments. The Regulated segment manages natural gas distribution and transmission across Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, and Florida, alongside electric distribution in Florida. The Unregulated segment provides propane distribution, steam generation, and specialized transportation for compressed, liquefied, and renewable natural gas.

As a utility provider, CPK operates within a capital-intensive sector where regulated assets typically provide stable, predictable cash flows through government-approved rate structures. The company’s expansion into renewable natural gas and sustainable energy investments reflects a broader industry trend toward decarbonization and infrastructure modernization. Investors may find it useful to examine ValueRay for deeper insights into the companys valuation metrics and historical performance.

Founded in 1859 and headquartered in Dover, Delaware, the company maintains a geographic focus on the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. Its business model balances the low-risk profile of regulated utilities with higher-margin unregulated services, including HVAC, plumbing, and energy-related merchandise sales.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Rate base expansion through capital investment in regulated gas and electric segments
  • Florida population growth drives increased residential customer demand and service connections
  • Integration of acquisitions like Florida City Gas enhances long-term earnings per share
  • Interest rate fluctuations impact financing costs for capital-intensive infrastructure projects
  • Regulatory approval of rate cases determines return on equity and revenue stability
Piotroski VR-10 (Strict) 4.5
Net Income: 148.7m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: -0.07 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -9.80 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: -31.96% < 20% (prev -27.86%; Δ -4.09% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.07 > 3% & CFO 266.7m > Net Income 148.7m
Net Debt (1.67b) to EBITDA (384.4m): 4.34 < 3
Current Ratio: 0.43 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (24.1m) vs 12m ago 4.39% < -2%
Gross Margin: 38.16% > 18% (prev 0.41%; Δ 3.77k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 25.37% > 50% (prev 22.93%; Δ 2.45% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 3.79 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 384.4m / Interest Expense TTM 73.2m)
Altman Z'' 0.81
A: -0.08 (Total Current Assets 239.1m - Total Current Liabilities 553.7m) / Total Assets 4.10b
B: 0.16 (Retained Earnings 669.3m / Total Assets 4.10b)
C: 0.07 (EBIT TTM 277.5m / Avg Total Assets 3.88b)
D: 0.29 (Book Value of Equity 696.9m / Total Liabilities 2.44b)
Altman-Z'' = 0.81 = B
Beneish M -2.89
DSRI: 1.04 (Receivables 162.9m/133.3m, Revenue 984.5m/840.2m)
GMI: 1.08 (GM 38.16% / 41.27%)
AQI: 0.89 (AQ_t 0.15 / AQ_t-1 0.17)
SGI: 1.17 (Revenue 984.5m / 840.2m)
TATA: -0.03 (NI 148.7m - CFO 266.7m) / TA 4.10b)
Beneish M = -2.89 (Cap -4..+1) = A
What is the price of CPK shares?

As of May 25, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 127.02 with a total of 90,249 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.40%, over one month by -0.88%, over three months by -5.82% and over the past year by +5.14%.

Is CPK a buy, sell or hold?

Chesapeake Utilities has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy CPK.

  • StrongBuy: 3
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the CPK price?
Analysts Target Price 145.8 14.8%
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 25 May 2026
P/E Trailing = 20.3408
P/E Forward = 19.1205
P/S = 3.0852
P/B = 1.846
P/EG = 2.3048
Revenue TTM = 984.5m USD
EBIT TTM = 277.5m USD
EBITDA TTM = 384.4m USD
Long Term Debt = 1.33b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 334.2m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.67b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 7.50m
Net Debt = 1.67b USD (calculated: Debt 1.67b - CCE 4.70m)
Enterprise Value = 4.71b USD (3.04b + Debt 1.67b - CCE 4.70m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 3.79 (Ebit TTM 277.5m / Interest Expense TTM 73.2m)
EV/FCF = -15.82x (Enterprise Value 4.71b / FCF TTM -297.5m)
FCF Yield = -6.32% (FCF TTM -297.5m / Enterprise Value 4.71b)
FCF Margin = -30.22% (FCF TTM -297.5m / Revenue TTM 984.5m)
Net Margin = 15.10% (Net Income TTM 148.7m / Revenue TTM 984.5m)
Gross Margin = 38.16% ((Revenue TTM 984.5m - Cost of Revenue TTM 608.8m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 30.97% (prev 41.29%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.15 (Enterprise Value 4.71b / Total Assets 4.10b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 4.37% (Interest Expense 73.2m / Debt 1.67b)
Taxrate = 26.52% (21.4m / 80.7m)
NOPAT = 203.9m (EBIT 277.5m * (1 - 26.52%))
Current Ratio = 0.43 (Total Current Assets 239.1m / Total Current Liabilities 553.7m)
Debt / Equity = 1.01 (Debt 1.67b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 1.65b)
Debt / EBITDA = 4.34 (Net Debt 1.67b / EBITDA 384.4m)
 Debt / FCF = -5.61 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 1.67b / FCF TTM -297.5m)
 Total Stockholder Equity = 1.57b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 3.83% (Net Income 148.7m / Total Assets 4.10b)
RoE = 9.49% (Net Income TTM 148.7m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.57b)
RoCE = 9.59% (EBIT 277.5m / Capital Employed (Equity 1.57b + L.T.Debt 1.33b))
RoIC = 5.27% (NOPAT 203.9m / Invested Capital 3.87b)
WACC = 4.68% (E(3.04b)/V(4.71b) * Re(5.49%) + D(1.67b)/V(4.71b) * Rd(4.37%) * (1-Tc(0.27)))
Discount Rate = 5.49% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: 77.78 | Cagr: 8.12%
 [DCF] Fair Price = unknown (Cash Flow -297.5m)
 EPS Correlation: 89.74 | EPS CAGR: 10.44% | SUE: -0.54 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 98.62 | Revenue CAGR: 16.00% | SUE: 0.73 | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=1.07 | Chg30d=-4.16% | Revisions=-20% | Analysts=4
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=0.90 | Chg30d=-4.67% | Revisions=-20% | Analysts=4
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=6.45 | Chg30d=-0.88% | Revisions=N/A | GrowthEPS=+7.3% | GrowthRev=+9.4%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=7.31 | Chg30d=-0.17% | Revisions=+0% | GrowthEPS=+13.4% | GrowthRev=+4.8%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -20%