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Canadian (TSX) Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D3.6%
  • 3M11.6%
  • 1Y7.6%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders industry is up 3.6%, with TransAlta leading the way, up 5.1%. In the same time, Clear Blue Technologies International was down 9.1%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 7.6%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 55% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Canadian Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 01 Dec 2025CA$15.3bCA$5.9bCA$203.9m21.9x75x2.6x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025CA$18.2bCA$5.8bCA$256.1m23.9x71.2x3.1x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025CA$16.1bCA$5.8bCA$256.1m22.8x62.9x2.8x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025CA$14.4bCA$5.8bCA$256.1m21.1x56.4x2.5x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025CA$14.7bCA$6.3bCA$629.7m19.7x23.3x2.3x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025CA$13.6bCA$6.3bCA$629.7m19.9x21.6x2.2x
Sat, 17 May 2025CA$12.4bCA$6.3bCA$629.7m18.8x19.6x2x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025CA$10.2bCA$6.6bCA$863.9m11.6x11.8x1.5x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025CA$10.3bCA$6.6bCA$883.8m9.8x11.7x1.6x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025CA$12.4bCA$6.7bCA$719.8m14.4x17.2x1.8x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025CA$14.8bCA$6.7bCA$719.8m16x20.6x2.2x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024CA$13.2bCA$6.7bCA$719.8m15.7x18.4x2x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024CA$11.0bCA$7.1bCA$1.2b8.1x9.1x1.5x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024CA$11.0bCA$7.1bCA$1.2b7.5x9.2x1.5x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024CA$9.5bCA$7.1bCA$1.2b7.6x7.9x1.3x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024CA$8.4bCA$7.2bCA$1.2b6.7x6.8x1.2x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024CA$8.5bCA$7.2bCA$1.2b6.8x6.9x1.2x
Sun, 19 May 2024CA$8.1bCA$7.2bCA$1.2b6.6x6.6x1.1x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024CA$7.5bCA$7.5bCA$1.4b6.6x5.4x1x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024CA$7.8bCA$7.4bCA$1.4b6.8x5.7x1x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024CA$7.4bCA$7.6bCA$1.1b8.2x6.8x1x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024CA$8.0bCA$7.6bCA$1.1b8.6x7.4x1.1x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023CA$8.1bCA$7.6bCA$1.1b8.5x7.5x1.1x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023CA$7.6bCA$7.6bCA$810.5m8.6x9.4x1x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023CA$7.8bCA$7.2bCA$560.5m12.3x13.9x1.1x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023CA$8.5bCA$7.2bCA$560.5m13.7x15.1x1.2x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023CA$8.6bCA$6.9bCA$411.1m18.2x20.9x1.2x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023CA$8.4bCA$6.9bCA$411.1m18.7x20.5x1.2x
Mon, 22 May 2023CA$9.1bCA$6.9bCA$409.4m20.4x22.2x1.3x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023CA$8.4bCA$5.8bCA$143.8m50.1x58.3x1.4x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023CA$8.1bCA$5.9bCA$155.4m48.9x52x1.4x
Sun, 12 Feb 2023CA$8.6bCA$5.4bCA$269.1m37x31.8x1.6x
Tue, 10 Jan 2023CA$8.8bCA$5.4bCA$269.1m36.9x32.6x1.6x
Thu, 08 Dec 2022CA$9.3bCA$5.4bCA$269.1m38.4x34.6x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

34.6x


Total Market Cap: CA$9.3bTotal Earnings: CA$269.1mTotal Revenue: CA$5.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Canadian Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.1x202320242025
Current Industry PE
    There are only 3 companies in the Canadian Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders industry have declined 8.8% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 3.6% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does Canadian Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders compare with similar industries?

CA Market3.97%
Utilities0.81%
Renewable Energy1.07%
Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders3.59%
Renewable Energy-0.08%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
CPX Capital PowerCA$61.331.2%
+CA$110.4m		0.05%PE24.9x
TA TransAltaCA$20.321.4%
+CA$86.0m		24.7%PS2.4x
MXG Maxim PowerCA$4.281.7%
+CA$4.5m		-16.1%PE19.5x

Latest News

CBLU
CA$0.05
Clear Blue Technologies International
7D
-9.1%
1Y
-44.4%
TA
CA$20.32
TransAlta
7D
1.4%
1Y
24.7%

TA: Upcoming Leadership Shift And Rising Production Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for TransAlta from $23.36 to $23.59. They cite expectations for stronger revenue growth, despite a more conservative profit margin outlook and higher projected future price-to-earnings ratios.
CPX
CA$61.33
Capital Power
7D
1.2%
1Y
0.05%

CPX: Future Performance Will Reflect Recent Storage and Contract Wins Driving Upside

The analyst price target for Capital Power saw a modest decrease of $0.50 to $75.46 per share, as analysts cite adjustments in fair value and discount rate. This comes despite ongoing positive sentiment highlighted by several recent price target increases across major investment firms.
MXG
CA$4.28
Maxim Power
7D
1.7%
1Y
-16.1%