Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
CPKUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Gas · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeChesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company in the United States. Valued at $3.39B, CPK is a mid-cap name in its sector. It operates through two segments: Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy.
Market Cap
$3.39B
Beta
0.66
P/E (TTM)
21.42
P/E (Fwd)
18.32
EPS (TTM)
$6.27
EPS (Fwd)
$7.33
ROE
9.5%
ROA
4.3%
Cash
$400,000
Total Debt
$1.69B
Free CF
-$220.8M
52W Change
2.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CPK stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 13, 2026 close, CPK finished 1.18% above its 150-day moving average ($127.49) and 1.30% above its 200-day moving average ($127.34). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CPK overbought or oversold?
At the October 13, 2026 close, CPK's RSI(14) was 42.4, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $400K in cash, though total debt stands at $1.69B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$220.8M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 9.5% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $680.7M (2022) to $930.0M (2025), reflecting a 37% increase over the period.
The relatively low beta of 0.66 suggests CPK is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing CPK's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.