NYSE:CPK · New York Stock Exchange
+$0.21 today
Vol 0.24M · Avg 0.14M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare CPK returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
8.8%
avg 10.2%
ROIC
4.9%
avg 4.8%
ROA
3.5%
avg 3.6%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 8.8% versus its period average of 10.2%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jeffry Householder | President, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman | $2.11M | — | 68 | $63,004.00 | 0.26% |
Beth W. Cooper | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Assistant Corporate Secretary | $893,259.00 | — | 59 | $98,590.00 | 0.41% |
James F. Moriarty | Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Policy & Risk Officer | $837,381.00 | — | 68 | $37,423.00 | 0.16% |
Jeffrey S. Sylvester | Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | $807,678.00 | — | 56 | $15,575.00 | 0.06% |
Kevin J. Webber | Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer | $630,436.00 | — | 67 | $12,652.00 | 0.05% |
William Hughston | Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Abhijit Bhatwadekar | Senior VP, Chief Technology & Administrative Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Michael Cassel | Senior Vice President of Strategic Development | — | — | — | $4,419.00 | 0.02% |
Lindsay Orr Foy | Assistant VP, Deputy General Counsel & Head Compliance Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Lucia Dempsey | Head of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Melissa Barnes | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Cheryl Martin | Senior Vice President of Regulatory & External Affairs | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
16
$5.49M
Net Sentiment
$5.49M
Net selling
Most Active
Householder Jeffry M
12 transactions
1–10 of 16
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 16 sells worth $5.49M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $5.49M. Householder Jeffry M was the most active insider with 12 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +11.0% | +8.3% (15yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +5.4% | +6.5% (15yr)2 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +12.5% | +11.6% (15yr)2 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +11.1% | +9.4% (15yr)2 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Net Income at +12.5% over three years. Forward estimates point to Net Income at +11.6% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages CPK?
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) lists 12 active executives. The top listed executive is James F. Moriarty, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Policy & Risk Officer.
Are CPK insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $8.40M.
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