CPK vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | CPK | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 49 | 83 | -34 |
| Growth | 81 | 89 | -8 |
| Value | 58 | 76 | -18 |
Average of today's Top 30 (mean score 82.6); size and sector limits also decide the book.
One point per daily run; read From → To for the actual range.
CPK at a glance
Same audited fundamentals as the score, unless a card says otherwise.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | +0.5% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | +0.7% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $7.36 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect CPK to earn is essentially unchanged. The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK): score, valuation & FAQ
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) is a Utilities - Regulated Gas company that scores 61.1 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a middling reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are D/E (A-) and Rev (B+), while FCF (F) rate weaker.
Is CPK a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores CPK 61.1 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a middling reading. That is driven by D/E (A-) and Rev (B+). A score is a quantitative screen of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does CPK score 61.1 on Bull Rankings?
The score leans on growth at 81.3 out of 100, with quality the weakest pillar at 48.7 — the three combine geometrically, so a weak one cannot be papered over by a strong one. CPK earns its highest marks on D/E (A-) and Rev (B+), and is held back by FCF (F). Each signal is graded against sector-aware thresholds rather than one absolute bar, so CPK is measured against Utilities - Regulated Gas peers, not against the market as a whole.
Is CPK overvalued or undervalued?
We don't compute a reliable discounted-cash-flow value for CPK — typically because it is not yet consistently profitable or free-cash-flow positive — so its valuation rests on growth and price-to-sales rather than on earnings-based intrinsic value. Judge it on the trajectory of the business, not a single multiple.
What are the main risks of investing in CPK?
Free cash flow is negative (-$194m) — capital raises or debt issuance likely required; dilution / leverage risk. Reserve-replacement treadmill — every barrel or ounce extracted has to be replaced through exploration or acquisition; underspending on replacement reserves shows up in production declines 2-3 years out.
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