Chesapeake Utilities (CPK)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $131.06 | Market Cap: $3.1 BilSector: Utilities | Industry: Gas Utilities
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $131.06Market Cap: $3.1 BilSector: UtilitiesIndustry: Gas Utilities
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.0% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -2.3%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -55% | Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -22% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17% | ||
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25% | ||
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 21% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Smart Grids & Grid Modernization, Hydrogen Economy, and Energy Transition & Decarbonization. Themes include Grid Automation, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.0% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 21% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Smart Grids & Grid Modernization, Hydrogen Economy, and Energy Transition & Decarbonization. Themes include Grid Automation, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -2.3%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -55% |
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -22% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
CPK Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Following are key points for the approximate 6.7% movement of Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) during the period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025:
1. Chesapeake Utilities reported its Third Quarter 2025 results on November 6, 2025. The company showed a strong revenue beat, exceeding analyst expectations, which contributed to a 1.35% rise in premarket trading despite a miss on earnings per share (EPS).
2. Multiple analyst firms updated their price targets for CPK, indicating positive sentiment. For instance, Barclays issued a price target of $141.00 on October 28, 2025, suggesting a potential 9.71% upside. The average price target from four Wall Street analysts in the last three months (leading up to late 2025) was $151.17, indicating a 9.24% increase from a price of $138.38.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| CPK Return | 22% | 45% | -12% | -9% | 17% | 12% | 88% |
| Peers Return | -15% | 27% | -1% | -8% | 20% | 30% | 52% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| CPK Win Rate | 75% | 67% | 33% | 50% | 58% | 60% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 48% | 62% | 50% | 45% | 57% | 70% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| CPK Max Drawdown | -23% | -7% | -82% | -26% | -6% | -4% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -34% | -5% | -11% | -20% | -8% | -2% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: UGI, SR, ATO, NFG, SWX.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | CPK | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -81.9% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 451.1% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1091 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -27.9% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 38.8% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 227 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -22.1% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 28.4% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 128 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -38.7% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 63.1% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 569 days | 1480 days |
Compare to UGI, SR, ATO, NFG, SWX
In The Past
Chesapeake Utilities's stock fell -81.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 8/19/2022. A -81.9% loss requires a 451.1% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | PEG | Public Service Enterprise | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.7% | -0.7% | -0.7% |
| 09262025 | PCG | PG&E | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| 09052025 | AES | AES | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 9.3% | 9.3% | -3.2% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | PEG | Public Service Enterprise | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.7% | -0.7% | -0.7% |
| 09262025 | PCG | PG&E | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| 09052025 | AES | AES | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 9.3% | 9.3% | -3.2% |
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Peer Comparisons for Chesapeake Utilities
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 83.20 |
| Mkt Cap | 6.6 |
| Rev LTM | 3,530 |
| Op Inc LTM | 690 |
| FCF LTM | -197 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -71 |
| CFO LTM | 815 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 935 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 9.4% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 4.8% |
| Rev Chg Q | 7.0% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.3% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 25.3% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 22.8% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 26.1% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 26.2% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -7.1% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -3.9% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 6.6 |
| P/S | 2.7 |
| P/EBIT | 11.0 |
| P/E | 20.0 |
| P/CFO | 8.2 |
| Total Yield | 7.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 2.8% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -2.1% |
| D/E | 0.6 |
| Net D/E | 0.5 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 0.4% |
| 3M Rtn | 5.6% |
| 6M Rtn | 11.7% |
| 12M Rtn | 20.9% |
| 3Y Rtn | 35.4% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 0.5% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -0.2% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -3.0% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 4.0% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -42.3% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11062025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8072025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5072025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2262025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11072024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8082024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5082024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2212024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11022023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8032023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5032023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2222023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11022022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8032022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5032022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2232022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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