Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
CPKUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Gas
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Daily timeframeChesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company in the United States. Valued at $2.94B, CPK is a mid-cap name in its sector. It operates through two segments: Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy.
Market Cap
$2.94B
Beta
0.72
P/E (TTM)
19.66
P/E (Fwd)
16.72
EPS (TTM)
$6.22
EPS (Fwd)
$7.31
ROE
9.6%
ROA
4.3%
Cash
$4.7M
Total Debt
$1.67B
Free CF
-$244.3M
52W Change
2.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $4.7M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.67B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$244.3M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 9.6% 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.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing CPK's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.