What is Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's (CPK) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) is 53/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (50), Value (34), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Chesapeake Utilities Corporation have an economic moat?

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) has a Quality factor score of 50/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Chesapeake Utilities Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 53/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Chesapeake Utilities Corporation in?

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry (United States).

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CPK

HOLD

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation · Utilities · United States · $3.3B · Avg Vol: $32M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

21.1x

ROE

9.5%

D/E

1.0x

Dividend %

2.1%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company providing natural gas distribution, transmission, and electricity distribution services in regulated markets across the Mid-Atlantic and Florida. The company benefits from the natural monopoly characteristics of its regulated utility operations, ensuring stable and predictable revenue streams. As a smaller, diversified utility, Chesapeake Utilities provides essential infrastructure, demonstrating consistent growth through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion in its service territories.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	680.7M	670.6M	787.2M	930.0M	11.0%	993.5M	1.0B	1.1B	7.5%
EPS	5.07	4.75	5.28	6.00	5.8%	6.26	6.44	7.32	10.5%
Shares	17.7M	22.1M	22.8M	23.8M	+34.0%	24.0M	—	—	—
Debt	814.4M	1.4B	1.5B	1.6B	26.0%	1.7B	—	—	—
Equity	832.8M	1.2B	1.4B	1.6B	24.3%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Inv CF	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+6.3%

SMA 50SMA 200

$133.85

RSI (14)

52.5

52W High

$140.83

From 52W High

1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

8.1%68.5

ROE

9.5%62.8

GP/Assets

10.0%60.7

Op. Margin

26.2%78.3

FCF/Assets

-4.8%11.5

Piotroski

442.1

Int. Cover

3.8x49.3

D/E Ratio

1.01x54.3

Current Ratio

0.32x4.9

Value

P/E (TTM)

21.1x42.1

EV/EBITDA

12.9x40.9

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

1.9x36.8

P/S

3.2x26.9

Div Yield

2.1%23.0

Momentum

52W High %

95%91.3

RS 6M

-12%39.2

SMA 50/200

1.00x47.9

EPS Rev 4W

+0.1%76.2

EPS Rev 12W

+0.1%72.4

EPS Improve

+17%47.7

Q Growth

6%64.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$3.3B

P/E (Forward)

18.1x

Gross Margin

40.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Utilities, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CPK are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
CPK	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation(you)	$3.3B	53	HOLD
BIPC	Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation	$5.1B	52	HOLD
OGS	ONE Gas, Inc.	$5.1B	55	HOLD
BKH	Black Hills Corporation	$5.7B	53	HOLD
NWN	Northwest Natural Holding Company	$2.2B	58	HOLD
NJR	New Jersey Resources Corporation	$6.1B	59	HOLD
SWX	Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.	$6.7B	58	HOLD
MDU	MDU Resources Group, Inc.	$4.4B	40	HOLD
SR	Spire Inc.	$4.9B	41	HOLD
UGI	UGI Corporation	$8.0B	70	BUY

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 20.8x · Gross margin 44.5%

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK): Stock Score Summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 53/100 based on Quality (50/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$133.85
Market Cap	$3.3B
P/E (TTM)	21.14
P/E (Forward)	18.07
Price/Book	1.91
Return on Equity	9.5%
Return on Invested Capital	8.1%
Debt/Equity	1.01x
Gross Margin	40.3%
Operating Margin	26.2%
Revenue Growth	4.7%
Dividend Yield	2.1%
Free Cash Flow	$-194M

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s (CPK) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) is 53/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (50), Value (34), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Chesapeake Utilities Corporation have an economic moat?: Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) has a Quality factor score of 50/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Chesapeake Utilities Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 53/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Chesapeake Utilities Corporation in?: Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry (United States).