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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US1653031088

CUSIP

165303108

Sector

Utilities

IPO Date

Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap

$3.07B

EPS (TTM)

$5.26

PE Ratio

25.13

PEG Ratio

2.54

Total Revenue (TTM)

$541.24M

Gross Profit (TTM)

$333.00M

EBITDA (TTM)

$199.05M

Year Range

$101.07 - $136.73

Target Price

$135.14

Short %

2.69%

Short Ratio

2.86

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


1,000.00%2,000.00%3,000.00%4,000.00%5,000.00%6,000.00%7,000.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
7,116.16%
1,536.47%
CPK (Chesapeake Utilities Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation had a return of 9.50% year-to-date (YTD) and 28.47% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation had an annualized return of 12.84%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.27%.


CPK

YTD

9.50%

1M

3.28%

6M

10.69%

1Y

28.47%

5Y*

9.48%

10Y*

12.84%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-6.06%

1M

-1.00%

6M

-4.87%

1Y

8.34%

5Y*

14.11%

10Y*

10.27%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of CPK, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20250.74%3.83%1.70%2.94%9.50%
2024-4.12%0.74%5.77%-1.33%5.80%-4.62%11.14%0.33%5.41%-3.53%9.98%-7.43%17.44%
20236.68%1.59%0.36%-3.51%3.40%-6.38%-0.64%-6.88%-10.74%-9.35%7.89%11.11%-8.83%
2022-6.58%-2.39%3.97%-9.14%6.71%-2.59%5.85%-7.90%-8.25%7.79%-3.74%-0.85%-17.61%
2021-6.27%4.24%10.20%2.10%-3.34%5.46%3.54%4.90%-7.80%9.18%-2.83%14.89%36.78%
20200.40%-11.13%0.68%2.53%2.80%-6.52%0.58%-3.18%3.65%15.31%7.00%4.47%15.15%
201911.40%-0.62%1.74%1.57%-2.01%5.12%-1.64%1.20%1.22%-0.55%-3.86%5.60%19.88%
2018-6.43%-9.32%6.04%8.03%5.07%0.63%4.88%2.56%-2.03%-5.30%8.29%-5.13%5.37%
2017-2.32%5.43%0.82%5.92%1.30%1.38%3.07%2.85%-1.10%2.94%6.21%-7.81%19.34%
201610.96%-1.06%1.56%-5.48%-3.07%15.30%-3.19%-0.66%-3.59%4.90%1.17%3.79%20.29%
2015-1.81%-3.20%7.82%-5.59%10.15%2.86%-4.51%-4.18%8.39%-1.64%2.07%7.08%16.87%
2014-1.95%0.66%7.30%0.16%3.40%9.70%-8.75%5.96%-8.85%16.25%-7.23%11.16%27.13%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

With an overall rank of 86, CPK is among the top 14% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of CPK is 8686
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of CPK is 9090
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of CPK is 8585
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of CPK is 8282
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of CPK is 8686
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of CPK is 8989
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The chart of Sharpe ratio for CPK, currently valued at 1.37, compared to the broader market-2.00-1.000.001.002.003.00
CPK: 1.37
^GSPC: 0.46
The chart of Sortino ratio for CPK, currently valued at 1.94, compared to the broader market-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.00
CPK: 1.94
^GSPC: 0.77
The chart of Omega ratio for CPK, currently valued at 1.23, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.00
CPK: 1.23
^GSPC: 1.11
The chart of Calmar ratio for CPK, currently valued at 1.09, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.00
CPK: 1.09
^GSPC: 0.47
The chart of Martin ratio for CPK, currently valued at 5.93, compared to the broader market-5.000.005.0010.0015.0020.00
CPK: 5.93
^GSPC: 1.94

The current Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Sharpe ratio is 1.37. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.001.002.003.00NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
1.37
0.46
CPK (Chesapeake Utilities Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation provided a 1.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.56 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 34 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.


1.20%1.40%1.60%1.80%2.00%2.20%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.5020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$2.56$2.51$2.31$2.09$1.88$1.73$1.59$1.44$1.28$1.20$1.13$1.07

Dividend yield

1.94%2.07%2.18%1.76%1.29%1.59%1.65%1.77%1.63%1.80%2.00%2.15%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.00$0.00$0.64$0.00$0.64
2024$0.00$0.00$0.59$0.00$0.00$0.64$0.00$0.00$0.64$0.00$0.00$0.64$2.51
2023$0.00$0.00$0.54$0.00$0.00$0.59$0.00$0.00$0.59$0.00$0.00$0.59$2.31
2022$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.54$0.00$0.00$0.54$0.00$0.00$0.54$2.09
2021$0.00$0.00$0.44$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$1.88
2020$0.00$0.00$0.41$0.00$0.00$0.44$0.00$0.00$0.44$0.00$0.00$0.44$1.73
2019$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.41$0.00$0.00$0.41$0.00$0.00$0.41$1.59
2018$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37$1.44
2017$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$1.28
2016$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.31$1.20
2015$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$1.13
2014$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$1.07

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield
5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%
CPK: 1.9%
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a dividend yield of 1.94%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
200.0%400.0%600.0%800.0%1,000.0%
CPK: 48.3%
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a payout ratio of 48.30%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Chesapeake Utilities Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
-3.40%
-10.07%
CPK (Chesapeake Utilities Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Chesapeake Utilities Corporation was 38.67%, occurring on Nov 10, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Chesapeake Utilities Corporation drawdown is 3.40%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-38.67%Jan 3, 2022468Nov 10, 2023
-34.08%Jul 13, 2007419Mar 11, 200976Jun 29, 2009495
-27.63%Feb 14, 202026Mar 23, 2020156Nov 2, 2020182
-24.49%Dec 26, 1997322Apr 8, 199969Jul 16, 1999391
-24.11%Oct 1, 1993268Nov 2, 1994292Jan 10, 1996560

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current Chesapeake Utilities Corporation volatility is 7.55%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%14.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
7.55%
14.23%
CPK (Chesapeake Utilities Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio
20.040.060.080.0
CPK: 25.1
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CPK, comparing it with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry. Currently, CPK has a P/E ratio of 25.1. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
CPK: 2.5
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CPK compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry. CPK currently has a PEG ratio of 2.5. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
CPK: 3.9
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CPK relative to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry. Currently, CPK has a P/S ratio of 3.9. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
CPK: 2.2
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CPK in comparison with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry. Currently, CPK has a P/B value of 2.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

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Minority Interest

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Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items