Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2026, filed Aug 6, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the CPK SEC filings page.
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) reported $993.5M in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, up 14.6% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Asset expansion is outpacing internally generated cash, making outside financing central to how this business grows.
Operating cash flow of$234M covered only about half of capital expenditures of$449M in FY2025, so the company is reinvesting more than current operations generate. That gap kept free cash flow negative in both FY2024 and FY2025, showing that reported profit is not currently translating into cash available after expansion spending.
Revenue expanded
Balance-sheet leverage became less intense relative to equity: debt-to-equity fell to 0.8x even as long-term debt reached
Financial Health Signals
Scored against utilities for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Chesapeake Utilities's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Chesapeake Utilities has an operating margin of 27.5%, meaning the company retains $28 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 74/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is down from 29.0% the prior year.
Chesapeake Utilities's revenue surged 18.1% year-over-year to $930.0M, reflecting rapid business expansion. This strong growth earns a score of 94/100.
Chesapeake Utilities has a moderate D/E ratio of 0.83. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 60/100.
Chesapeake Utilities's current ratio of 0.45 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 9/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
While Chesapeake Utilities generated $233.7M in operating cash flow, capex of $448.6M consumed most of it, leaving -$214.9M in free cash flow. This results in a low score of 28/100, reflecting heavy capital investment rather than weak cash generation.
Chesapeake Utilities earns a strong 8.8% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $9 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 76/100. This is up from 8.5% the prior year.
Chesapeake Utilities scores 1.41, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($3.3B) relative to total liabilities ($2.4B). This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Chesapeake Utilities passes 6 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Chesapeake Utilities generates $1.67 in operating cash flow ($233.7M OCF vs $140.3M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Chesapeake Utilities earns $3.53 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($255.9M vs $72.5M). This adequate coverage means the company can meet its interest obligations, but has limited cushion if earnings fall.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Chesapeake Utilities generated $201.9M in revenue in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 4.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 42.8%.
Chesapeake Utilities's EBITDA was $75.8M in Q2 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 5.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 37.3%.
Chesapeake Utilities reported $25.4M in net income in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 6.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 57.2%.
Chesapeake Utilities earned $1.05 per diluted share (EPS) in Q2 2026. Against the prior quarter it is down 57.5%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Chesapeake Utilities recorded an outflow of $29.4M in free cash flow in Q2 2026, representing a cash shortfall after capex. This represents an increase of 35.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 23.0%.
Chesapeake Utilities held $400K in cash against $1.3B in long-term debt as of Q2 2026.
Chesapeake Utilities paid $0.73 per share in dividends in Q2 2026. Against the prior quarter it is up 7.3%.
Margins & Returns
Chesapeake Utilities's operating margin was 26.2% in Q2 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 0.1 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 1.9 percentage points.
Chesapeake Utilities's net profit margin was 12.6% in Q2 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 0.2 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 4.2 percentage points.
Chesapeake Utilities's ROE was 1.5% in Q2 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 0.1 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 2.1 percentage points.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Capital Allocation
Chesapeake Utilities invested $125.0M in capex in Q2 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 25.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 11.9%.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
CPK Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $201.9M+4.7% | $353.1M+18.2% | $258.9M+20.4% | $179.6M+12.1% | $192.8M+15.9% | $298.7M+21.6% | $215.0M+16.0% | $160.2M+21.8% |
| Operating Income | $52.9M+5.2% | $99.4M+14.5% | $73.8M+10.3% | $45.0M+10.0% | $50.3M+23.3% | $86.8M+9.0% | $66.9M+41.4% | $40.9M+102.2% |
| EBITDA | $75.8M+5.0% | $120.9M+10.6% | $97.8M+20.9% | $68.3M+18.4% | $72.2M+23.0% | $109.3M+13.1% | $80.9M+33.2% | $57.7M+52.5% |
| Interest Expense | $18.4M+3.4% | $18.7M+3.3% | $18.4M+5.1% | $18.2M+6.4% | $17.8M+6.0% | $18.1M+6.5% | $17.5M+12.0% | $17.1M+141.7% |
| Income Tax | $9.6M+6.7% | $21.4M+16.3% | $17.7M+36.2% | $7.6M+11.8% | $9.0M+32.4% | $18.4M+10.8% | $13.0M+93.1% | $6.8M+85.1% |
| Net Income | $25.4M+6.3% | $59.3M+16.5% | $46.1M+25.6% | $19.4M+10.9% | $23.9M+31.3% | $50.9M+10.2% | $36.7M+45.0% | $17.5M+86.0% |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.06+2.9% | $2.48+11.7% | $1.95+21.1% | $0.82+5.1% | $1.03+25.6% | $2.22+7.2% | $1.61+26.8% | $0.78+47.2% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.05 | $2.47 | $1.94+21.2% | $0.82+5.1% | $1.02+24.4% | $2.21+6.8% | $1.60+27.0% | $0.78+47.2% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 24M | 24M | N/A | 24M+4.7% | 23M+4.8% | 23M+3.3% | N/A | 23M+26.4% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit, R&D Expenses, SG&A Expenses.
CPK Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4.2B+11.7% | $4.1B+11.8% | $4.0B+11.7% | $3.9B+11.4% | $3.7B+10.6% | $3.7B+10.0% | $3.6B+8.2% | $3.5B+54.7% |
| Current Assets | $188.0M-2.2% | $239.1M+19.8% | $237.0M+16.0% | $218.8M+31.4% | $192.3M+23.1% | $199.6M+17.6% | $204.3M+10.0% | $166.5M+21.1% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $400K-73.3% | $4.7M+571.4% | $1.8M-77.2% | $1.8M+12.5% | $1.5M-76.6% | $700K-58.7% | $7.9M+61.2% | $1.6M-10.8% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accounts Receivable | $92.3M+9.8% | $113.9M+17.4% | $101.5M+32.3% | $78.1M+43.6% | $84.1M+55.3% | $97.0M+42.0% | $76.7M+6.8% | $54.4M+20.9% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $507.5M0.0% | $507.5M0.0% | $507.5M0.0% | $507.5M-0.1% | $507.7M0.0% | $507.7M0.0% | $507.7M-0.1% | $507.9M+998.9% |
| Total Liabilities | $2.5B+11.7% | $2.4B+10.2% | $2.4B+9.6% | $2.3B+10.6% | $2.2B+7.1% | $2.2B+8.1% | $2.2B+6.2% | $2.1B+54.2% |
| Current Liabilities | $594.7M+29.3% | $553.7M+27.7% | $529.9M+26.3% | $351.2M-19.2% | $459.8M+12.1% | $433.7M+16.7% | $419.4M+8.5% | $434.8M+50.8% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $1.9B+7.1% | $1.9B+6.0% | $1.9B+5.6% | $2.0B+18.3% | $1.8B+5.9% | $1.8B+6.2% | $1.8B+5.7% | $1.7B+55.1% |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.3B+5.5% | $1.3B+5.2% | $1.3B+5.2% | $1.4B+22.6% | $1.2B+6.4% | $1.3B+6.3% | $1.3B+6.3% | $1.2B+82.2% |
| Total Equity | $1.7B+11.6% | $1.7B+14.1% | $1.6B+15.0% | $1.5B+12.6% | $1.5B+16.2% | $1.4B+13.0% | $1.4B+11.6% | $1.3B+55.6% |
| Retained Earnings | $676.7M+13.9% | $669.3M+14.1% | $626.8M+13.9% | $597.2M+13.0% | $594.1M+13.0% | $586.4M+12.4% | $550.3M+12.6% | $528.4M+10.9% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Inventory.
CPK Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $95.6M+76.4% | $118.0M+38.8% | $35.4M+63.1% | $59.1M+17.5% | $54.2M-22.7% | $85.0M-12.6% | $21.7M+7.7% | $50.3M+46.4% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $22.9M+4.6% | $21.5M-4.4% | $24.0M+71.4% | $23.3M+38.7% | $21.9M+22.3% | $22.5M+32.4% | $14.0M+4.4% | $16.8M-4.6% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | $700K-69.6% | $3.5M+52.2% | N/A | $1.4M-26.3% | $2.3M-4.2% | $2.3M+9.5% | N/A | $1.9M-2.0% |
| Capital Expenditures | $125.0M+25.1% | $141.9M+24.7% | $126.4M+32.1% | $122.8M+26.2% | $99.9M+12.4% | $113.8M+50.7% | $95.7M+88.0% | $97.3M+105.2% |
| Free Cash Flow | -$29.4M+35.7% | -$23.9M+17.0% | -$91.0M-23.0% | -$63.7M-35.5% | -$45.7M-143.1% | -$28.8M-232.1% | -$74.0M-140.5% | -$47.0M-260.0% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$123.2M-23.7% | -$141.7M-25.3% | -$117.5M-25.1% | -$105.5M-5.3% | -$99.6M-22.8% | -$113.1M-51.4% | -$93.9M+90.4% | -$100.2M-114.3% |
| Financing Cash Flow | $23.3M-49.6% | $26.6M+27.3% | $82.1M+4.6% | $46.7M+3.5% | $46.2M+194.3% | $20.9M+181.0% | $78.5M-91.8% | $45.1M+350.5% |
| Dividends Paid | $18.0M+11.1% | $16.2M+11.7% | $15.9M+11.2% | $16.3M+11.6% | $16.2M+12.5% | $14.5M+12.4% | $14.3M+36.3% | $14.6M+37.7% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Share Buybacks.
CPK Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 26.2%+0.1pp | 28.1%-0.9pp | 28.5%-2.6pp | 25.1%-0.5pp | 26.1%+1.6pp | 29.1%-3.3pp | 31.1%+5.6pp | 25.5%+10.2pp |
| Net Margin | 12.6%+0.2pp | 16.8%-0.3pp | 17.8%+0.7pp | 10.8%-0.1pp | 12.4%+1.5pp | 17.0%-1.8pp | 17.1%+3.4pp | 10.9%+3.8pp |
| Return on Equity | 1.5%-0.1pp | 3.6%+0.1pp | 2.9%+0.2pp | 1.3%0.0pp | 1.6%+0.2pp | 3.5%-0.1pp | 2.6%+0.6pp | 1.3%+0.2pp |
| Return on Assets | 0.6%0.0pp | 1.5%+0.1pp | 1.1%+0.1pp | 0.5%0.0pp | 0.6%+0.1pp | 1.4%0.0pp | 1.0%+0.3pp | 0.5%+0.1pp |
| Current Ratio | 0.32-0.1x | 0.430.0x | 0.450.0x | 0.62+0.2x | 0.420.0x | 0.460.0x | 0.490.0x | 0.38-0.1x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.790.0x | 0.80-0.1x | 0.83-0.1x | 0.95+0.1x | 0.83-0.1x | 0.87-0.1x | 0.910.0x | 0.87+0.1x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.050.0x | 0.090.0x | 0.060.0x | 0.050.0x | 0.050.0x | 0.080.0x | 0.060.0x | 0.050.0x |
| FCF Margin | -14.6%+9.1pp | -6.8%+2.9pp | -35.1%-0.7pp | -35.5%-6.1pp | -23.7%-12.4pp | -9.6%-18.5pp | -34.4%-17.8pp | -29.3%-19.4pp |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Gross Margin.
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.45), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
Similar Companies
Newest fiscal year on record for each company. The health score is the peer-relative Financial Health Score for that year; a dash means no score is published for it.
| Company | Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Net margin | Market cap | Health score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Utilities CPK | FY2025 | $930.0M | $140.3M | 15.1% | $3.3B | 57/100 |
| MDU Resources Group, Inc. MDU | FY2025 | $1.9B | $190.4M | 10.2% | $4.0B | 39/100 |
| Black Hills Corporation BKH | FY2025 | $2.3B | $291.6M | 12.6% | $5.8B | 58/100 |
| New Jersey Resources Corp NJR | FY2025 | $1.4B | $335.6M | 24.8% | $5.3B | 59/100 |
| ONE GAS, INC. OGS | FY2025 | N/A | $264.2M | N/A | $4.8B | — |
| Spire Inc. SR | FY2025 | $2.5B | $271.7M | 11.0% | $4.8B | 43/100 |
Where Chesapeake Utilities Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chesapeake Utilities's annual revenue?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) reported $930.0M in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 18.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Chesapeake Utilities's revenue growing?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) revenue grew by 18.1% year-over-year, from $787.2M to $930.0M in fiscal year 2025.
Is Chesapeake Utilities profitable?
Yes, Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) reported a net income of $140.3M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 15.1%.
What is Chesapeake Utilities's EBITDA?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) had EBITDA of $347.6M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Chesapeake Utilities have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) had $1.8M in cash and equivalents against $1.3B in long-term debt.
What is Chesapeake Utilities's operating margin?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) had an operating margin of 27.5% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Chesapeake Utilities's net profit margin?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) had a net profit margin of 15.1% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Chesapeake Utilities pay dividends?
Yes, Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) paid $2.69 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is Chesapeake Utilities's return on equity (ROE)?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) has a return on equity of 8.8% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Chesapeake Utilities's free cash flow?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) recorded an outflow of $214.9M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -85.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Chesapeake Utilities's operating cash flow?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) generated $233.7M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Chesapeake Utilities's total assets?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) had $4.0B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Chesapeake Utilities's capital expenditures?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) invested $448.6M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Chesapeake Utilities's current ratio?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) had a current ratio of 0.45 as of fiscal year 2025, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is Chesapeake Utilities's debt-to-equity ratio?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Chesapeake Utilities's return on assets (ROA)?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) had a return on assets of 3.5% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Chesapeake Utilities's P/E ratio?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) trades at 22.2x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $150.2M net income, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $3.3B as of Oct 17, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Chesapeake Utilities's price-to-sales ratio?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) trades at 3.4x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $993.5M revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $3.3B as of Oct 17, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Chesapeake Utilities's Altman Z-Score?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) has an Altman Z-Score of 1.41, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Chesapeake Utilities's Piotroski F-Score?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Chesapeake Utilities's earnings high quality?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.67x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Chesapeake Utilities cover its interest payments?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) has an interest coverage ratio of 3.53x, meaning it can adequately cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Chesapeake Utilities?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) scores 57 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its utilities peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.