Chesapeake Utilities Net Income vs. Price To Earning

CPK Stock  USD 125.98  -0.63  -0.50%   
Based on Chesapeake Utilities' profitability indicators, Chesapeake Utilities is performing exceptionally well at this time. It has a great probability to showcase excellent profitability results in April. Profitability indicators assess Chesapeake Utilities' ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
 First Reported
1985-09-30
 Previous Quarter
19.4 M
 Current Value
31.7 M
 Quarterly Volatility
10 M
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Price To Sales Ratio is demonstrating a gaining momentum trend compared to prior periods. A year ago, Chesapeake Utilities reported Price To Sales Ratio at 3.14. As of last month (February 2026), EV To Sales is projected to grow to 5.14, although Days Of Sales Outstanding is expected to fall to 50.58. Market-adjusted estimates suggest Net Income Applicable To Common Shares are likely to increase noticeably. In the last completed fiscal year, Chesapeake Utilities registered Net Income Applicable To Common Shares of 136.39 Million. As of last month (February 2026), Non Operating Income Net Other is projected to grow to approximately 6.1 M, while Net Interest Income is moving toward about -68.9 M. As of last month (February 2026), Gross Profit is projected to grow to approximately 308.8 M. Also, Pretax Profit Margin is projected to grow to 0.22.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.350.3162
Significantly Up
Slightly volatile
Net Profit Margin0.160.1509
Notably Up
Slightly volatile
Operating Profit Margin0.290.277
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Pretax Profit Margin0.220.2075
Notably Up
Slightly volatile
Return On Assets0.04150.0347
Fairly Up
Slightly volatile
Return On Equity0.120.0878
Significantly Up
Slightly volatile
This view for Chesapeake Utilities frames profitability through return on assets, equity, and margin metrics. Metrics reflect relationships across revenue, asset base, and capital structure.

Revenue Segmentation Overview

Chesapeake Utilities' top line is composed of 2 product-level revenue streams. Regulated Energy leads at 190 Million, representing roughly 71.3% of the total, followed by Unregulated Energy at 76.6 Million (28.7%). With the top segment exceeding 60% of revenue, Chesapeake Utilities' earnings are heavily concentrated in a single product line.
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Researching Chesapeake Stock? See our How to Buy Chesapeake Utilities guide.EPS projections for Chesapeake Utilities aggregate analyst models into a benchmark against which actual results are measured. Return on equity of 9.39% provides context for how efficiently Chesapeake Utilities generates earnings from shareholder capital. The gap between Chesapeake Utilities' EPS and free cash flow per share signals how much of reported earnings converts to cash. Chesapeake Utilities' EPS estimates are updated as new analyst reports and company disclosures become available. For Chesapeake Utilities, consensus EPS estimates are generally based on EPS before non-recurring items. The dataset is based on publicly available financial disclosures.
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Chesapeake Utilities is projected to report an EPS estimate of 1.1217 on 30th of June 2026. Historical volatility context supplements the analyst consensus view for Chesapeake Utilities..

Earnings Segment Revenue Breakdown for Chesapeake Utilities Snapshot

The breakdown below shows how Chesapeake Utilities' revenue is split across product segments for the most recent reporting period. Unregulated Energy rounds out the mix at 28.7%, representing Chesapeake Utilities' smallest reported product line.
These estimates offer context for valuation and trend interpretation. The dataset draws on income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow disclosures.
 Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.211
 Dividend Share
2.695
 Earnings Share
5.98
 Revenue Per Share
39.762
 Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.204
Chesapeake Utilities's market price can diverge from book value, the accounting figure shown on Chesapeake's balance sheet. The three perspectives together offer a richer context than any single measure alone.
Distinguishing between Chesapeake Utilities' value and market price helps frame analytical expectations. All figures are based on reported data and are informational in nature.

Chesapeake Utilities Price To Earning vs. Net Income Fundamental Analysis

Comparative financial modeling measures Chesapeake Utilities's valuation against peer benchmarks.
Chesapeake Utilities is rated below average for net income within its peer group. It carries a third ranking for price to earning within its peer group . Chesapeake Utilities's Net Income registers at 4,998,219 relative to Price To Earning. According to the latest estimates, Net Income is gaining momentum with a magnitude of about 4.76%. A year ago, Chesapeake Utilities reported Net Income at 140.3 Million. Multiples-driven valuation aligns Chesapeake Utilities with peer performance.

Chesapeake Price To Earning vs. Net Income

Net income is the profit of a company for the reporting period, which is derived after taking revenues and gains and subtracting all expenses and losses. Net income is one of the most-watched numbers by money managers as well as individual investors.

Chesapeake Utilities

Net Income

 = 

(Rev + Gain)

-

(Exp + Loss)

 = 
140.3 M
Because income is reported on the Income Statement of a company and is measured in dollars some investors prefer to use Profit Margin, which measures income as a percentage of sales.
Price to Earnings ratio is typically used for current valuation of a company and is one of the most popular ratios that investors monitor daily. Holding a low PE stock is less risky because when a company's profitability falls, it is likely that earnings will also go down. In other words, if you start from a lower position, your downside risk is limited. There are also some investors who believe that low Price to Earnings ratio reflects the low pricing because a given company is in trouble. On the other hand, a higher PE ratio means that investors are paying more for each unit of profit.

Chesapeake Utilities

P/E

 = 

Market Value Per Share

Earnings Per Share

 = 
28.07 X
Generally speaking, the Price to Earnings ratio gives investors an idea of what the market is willing to pay for the company's current earnings.

Chesapeake Price To Earning Comparison

Chesapeake Utilities is currently under evaluation for price to earning within its peer group.

Chesapeake Utilities Profitability Projections

Profits drive shareholder value, and Chesapeake Utilities' profit trends deserve careful review. Profit ratios for Chesapeake Utilities should be tracked across many periods to tell trends from noise. Chesapeake Utilities currently maintains a profit margin of 15.1%. A rising operating margin signals that Chesapeake Utilities' core business is getting more efficient. The operating margin stands at 28.5% while return on equity is 9.4%.
Last ReportedEnd Of Year Estimate
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income9.9 M10.4 M
Operating Income257.6 M270.5 M
Total Other Income Expense Net-64.6 M-61.4 M
Net Income140.3 M147.3 M
Income Tax Expense52.7 M55.3 M
Income Before Tax193 M202.7 M
Net Income Applicable To Common Shares136.4 M143.2 M
Net Income From Continuing Ops140.3 M71.6 M
Non Operating Income Net Other5.8 M6.1 M
Interest Income78.7 M82.6 M
Net Interest Income-72.5 M-68.9 M
Change To Netincome26.8 M22.2 M
Net Income Per Share 6.00 6.30
Income Quality 1.67 2.52
Net Income Per E B T 0.73 0.52

Chesapeake Profitability Driver Comparison

The key profitability drivers of Chesapeake Utilities determine how much profit the company generates over time. External shocks can disrupt Chesapeake Utilities' financial results at any time, adding an inherent layer of unpredictability.

Earnings Estimation Breakdown

Analyst consensus for Chesapeake Utilities places the projected EPS at 1.1217 for the upcoming period. This estimate is bounded by a low of 1.06 and a high of 1.185 across all analyst models covering Chesapeake Utilities. Trailing twelve-month reporting data forms the basis of this projection, with non-recurring items excluded from the calculation.
Last Reported EPS
0.0
1.06
Lowest
Expected EPS
1.1217
1.19
Highest

Earnings Projection Consensus

Valuation signals derived from Chesapeake Utilities' consensus EPS estimate versus market price offer a directional view of relative attractiveness. A positive gap may indicate room for repricing toward the estimate; a negative gap may suggest the market has already priced in growth fully. These scenarios should be reviewed within the context of earnings quality, sector dynamics, and macroeconomic conditions.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 30th of June 2026Current EPS (TTM)
587.06%
0.0
1.1217
5.98

Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

Actual EPS for Chesapeake Utilities is reported directly from its income statement at each quarterly disclosure event. Analyst-projected EPS for Chesapeake Utilities represents the consensus expectation for what Chesapeake Utilities will earn in future quarters. A rising EPS trend generally signals improving profitability; the weighted average adjusts for changes in share count through the period.

Estimated Months Earnings per Share

EPS is a cornerstone metric for income-focused investors in Chesapeake Utilities, offering a direct read on per-share profitability and dividend coverage capacity. A growing EPS trajectory suggests the company is better positioned to sustain and increase distributions over time. Investors should always evaluate Chesapeake Utilities' EPS relative to peers and in combination with cash flow and balance sheet data.

Quarterly Analyst Estimates and Surprise Metrics

Analysts spend considerable effort projecting Chesapeake Utilities' quarterly EPS using management guidance, industry data, and financial models. When results deviate materially from these projections, markets reprice quickly and decisively. Understanding the surprise history gives investors a data-driven framework for setting expectations around upcoming reporting events.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
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2026-02-25
2025-12-312.061.94-0.12
2025-11-06
2025-09-301.010.82-0.1918 
2025-08-07
2025-06-301.021.040.02
2025-05-06
2025-03-312.2462.22-0.026
2025-02-19
2024-12-311.6351.63-0.005
2024-11-07
2024-09-300.670.780.1116 
2024-08-08
2024-06-300.80.820.02
2024-05-08
2024-03-312.122.07-0.05
2024-02-21
2023-12-311.561.26-0.319 
2023-11-02
2023-09-300.630.53-0.115 
2023-08-03
2023-06-300.960.9-0.06
2023-05-03
2023-03-312.112.04-0.07
2023-02-22
2022-12-311.441.470.03
2022-11-02
2022-09-300.740.54-0.227 
2022-08-03
2022-06-300.830.960.1315 
2022-05-03
2022-03-311.992.080.09
2022-02-23
2021-12-311.311.28-0.03
2021-11-03
2021-09-300.580.710.1322 
2021-08-04
2021-06-300.670.780.1116 
2021-05-04
2021-03-311.841.960.12
2021-02-24
2020-12-311.151.240.09
2020-11-04
2020-09-300.490.560.0714 
2020-08-05
2020-06-300.60.660.0610 
2020-05-06
2020-03-311.811.76-0.05
2020-02-26
2019-12-311.141.370.2320 
2019-11-07
2019-09-300.390.34-0.0512 
2019-08-08
2019-06-300.550.5-0.05
2019-05-08
2019-03-311.591.680.09
2019-02-26
2018-12-311.21.1-0.1
2018-11-08
2018-09-300.490.34-0.1530 
2018-08-09
2018-06-300.510.48-0.03
2018-05-08
2018-03-311.361.40.04
2018-02-28
2017-12-310.870.930.06
2017-11-09
2017-09-300.350.420.0720 
2017-08-03
2017-06-300.520.37-0.1528 
2017-05-03
2017-03-311.411.17-0.2417 
2017-02-27
2016-12-310.730.730.0
2016-11-03
2016-09-300.40.29-0.1127 
2016-08-04
2016-06-300.490.520.03
2016-05-04
2016-03-311.51.60.1
2016-02-25
2015-12-310.710.730.02
2015-11-05
2015-09-300.240.330.0937 
2015-08-06
2015-06-300.40.410.01
2015-05-06
2015-03-311.161.440.2824 
2015-03-05
2014-12-310.680.970.2942 
2014-11-06
2014-09-300.250.22-0.0312 
2014-08-07
2014-06-300.320.350.03
2014-05-06
2014-03-311.041.210.1716 
2014-03-06
2013-12-310.660.670.01
2013-11-07
2013-09-300.250.270.02
2013-08-09
2013-06-300.380.3-0.0821 
2013-05-02
2013-03-310.91.030.1314 
2013-03-07
2012-12-310.580.680.117 
2012-11-07
2012-09-300.160.220.0637 
2012-08-08
2012-06-300.260.350.0934 
2012-05-02
2012-03-310.940.74-0.221 
2012-03-07
2011-12-310.50.550.0510 
2011-11-03
2011-09-300.150.12-0.0320 
2011-08-04
2011-06-300.270.25-0.02
2011-05-04
2011-03-311.010.95-0.06
2011-03-07
2010-12-310.380.490.1128 
2010-11-04
2010-09-300.010.110.11000 
2010-08-05
2010-06-300.130.230.176 
2010-05-05
2010-03-310.840.980.1416 
2010-03-05
2009-12-310.430.470.04
2009-11-05
2009-09-30-0.020.030.05250 
2009-08-06
2009-06-300.190.08-0.1157 
2009-05-04
2009-03-310.770.830.06
2009-03-09
2008-12-310.420.430.01
2008-11-07
2008-09-30-0.04-0.020.0250 
2008-08-11
2008-06-300.150.180.0320 
2008-05-05
2008-03-310.820.73-0.0910 
2008-03-05
2007-12-310.40.40.0
2007-11-07
2007-09-30-0.07-0.030.0457 
2007-08-07
2007-06-300.150.150.0
2007-05-01
2007-03-310.730.790.06
2007-03-01
2006-12-310.460.41-0.0510 
2006-11-09
2006-09-30-0.07-0.070.0
2006-08-08
2006-06-300.10.130.0330 
2006-05-05
2006-03-310.720.67-0.05
2006-02-27
2005-12-310.430.460.03
2005-11-04
2005-09-30-0.06-0.08-0.0233 
2005-08-05
2005-06-300.090.090.0
2005-04-29
2005-03-310.680.70.02
2005-03-01
2004-12-310.410.430.02
2004-11-05
2004-09-30-0.07-0.08-0.0114 
2004-08-05
2004-06-300.130.07-0.0646 
2004-05-03
2004-03-310.710.66-0.05
2004-03-08
2003-12-310.150.370.22146 
2003-11-04
2003-09-30-0.13-0.080.0538 
2003-08-08
2003-06-300.030.140.11366 
2003-05-12
2003-03-310.670.770.114 
2003-03-03
2002-12-310.250.250.0
2002-10-30
2002-09-30-0.1-0.11-0.0110 
2002-07-31
2002-06-300.070.070.0
2002-05-14
2002-03-310.730.6-0.1317 
2002-02-26
2001-12-310.210.17-0.0419 
2001-11-02
2001-09-30-0.13-0.090.0430 
2001-07-31
2001-06-300.040.080.04100 
2001-02-26
2000-12-310.370.31-0.0616 
2000-11-01
2000-09-30-0.1-0.13-0.0330 
2000-08-09
2000-06-300.130.04-0.0969 
2000-02-28
1999-12-310.370.31-0.0616 
1999-10-29
1999-09-30-0.13-0.10.0323 
1999-08-03
1999-06-300.10.10.0

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