Wholesale distribution of motor fuels to lessee dealers. Wholesale distribution of motor fuels to independent dealers. Now — the numbers.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
This is an established company with proven profits.
The market pays 20.8× for every dollar of annual profit — around what a business like this usually costs.
Against companies in its own sector, it looks cheaper than 93% of them.
No analyst target is on record for this company.
Executives buying with their own money is usually read as confidence in the company’s future.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit indicators sit around the sector average.
A solid grade overall — yet the debt outweighs the cash. The strength here comes from earnings power.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
This grade is a blend: the profit side is strong, the sales tempo slow.
Clearly below the class average.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
The stock trades below its recent peak — about 9% off the top. A pullback, not a collapse.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 7 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 37 buys and 24 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $2.10 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 4 years, sales grew only 1% a year on average — the report card’s higher growth grade leans on profit power instead.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 48/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
Costs swallow the gains that sales growth brings in.
On our five-subject report card, CAPL sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: CAPL is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.