Chesapeake Utilities Corporatio (CPK) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporatio

NYSE•Utilities•Utilities - Regulated Gas

$129.75+1.06(0.01%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$3.16B

P/E

21.0x

P/S

3.2x

P/B

1.9x

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company in the United States. It operates through two segments: Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The Regulated Energy segment engages in the natural gas distribution operations in central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and Florida; regulated natural gas transmission in the Delmarva Peninsula, Ohio, and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida. Its Unregulated Energy segment is involved in the propane operations in the Mid-Atlantic region, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida; unregulated natural gas transmission/supply operation in central and eastern Ohio; generation of electricity and steam; provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the United States; and sustainable energy investments. This segment also engages in the provision of other unregulated energy services, such as energy-related merchandise sale and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and plumbing and electrical services. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 53/100

Strongest: Growth (20/25); weakest: Cash & Earnings Quality (2/25).

Profitability18/25

Growth20/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags13/25

Cash & Earnings Quality2/25

Strengths

Strong marginsRising earningsProfit converts from growthConsistent growth

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 21.0x5y range 19.8x – 30.4x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 3.2x5y range 2.6x – 4.4x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 1.9x5y range 1.7x – 3.3x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

Free cash flow has been negative in 8 of the last 8 quarters — earnings are not translating to cash.

Cash Burn

Red Flag

The last 8 consecutive quarters had negative FCF — the company is burning cash and may need external funding.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $3.16B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $993.50M
Q. Revenue: $201.90M
TTM EBITDA: $362.80M
TTM Op. Income: $271.10M
Q. Op. Income: $52.90M
TTM Net Income: $150.20M
Q. Net Income: $25.40M
EPS: $1.06
Shares Out.: $24.06M

$993.50M in TTM revenue grew 14.6% YoY, reaching $201.90M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $362.80M and TTM operating income of $271.10M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $150.20M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

EBITDA Margin: 37.5%
Op. Margin: 26.2%
Net Margin: 12.6%

Op. margin of 26.2% is up 0.1% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 12.6% Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 21.0x
P/S Ratio: 3.2x
P/B Ratio: 1.9x

At 21.0x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 3.2x and P/B of 1.9x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is down 3% — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $4.17B
Cash: $400,000
Long-Term Debt: $1.32B
Book Value: $1.67B
D/E Ratio: 0.8
Debt/EBITDA: 17.4

With $4.17B in assets and $1.32B in long-term debt, D/E is 0.8and book value is $1.67B — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $95.60M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $-193.50M
FCF Margin: -19.5%
FCF / Net Income: -1.3

TTM FCF of $-193.50M on $95.60M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of -1.3x means the business consumes cash — it is not yet self-funding. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.