Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) — Stock Score Summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 39/100 based on Quality (51/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (38/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Chesapeake Utilities is a high-quality regulated utility, but it operates as a low-beta compounder rather than an asymmetric macro play.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$120.62
Market Cap$3.0B
P/E (TTM)20.40
P/E (Forward)17.38
Price/Book1.85
Return on Equity9.6%
Return on Invested Capital7.7%
Debt/Equity100.93
Gross Margin40.3%
Operating Margin28.2%
Revenue Growth18.2%
Dividend Yield2.3%
Free Cash Flow$-244M

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 39/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (51), Value (37), and Momentum (38) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Chesapeake Utilities Corporation have an economic moat?
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. 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 39/100. 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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