CU INC - CUCN 4.6 PERP (CIU-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CIU-PR-A - CA22944C2058
21.5 CAD
+0.1 (+0.47%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CIU-PR-A. CIU-PR-A was compared to 20 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CIU-PR-A while its profitability can be described as average. CIU-PR-A has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. CIU-PR-A also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CIU-PR-A was profitable.
In the past year CIU-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
1.2 Ratios
CIU-PR-A has a Return On Assets of 2.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIU-PR-A outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CIU-PR-A (9.02%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.17%, CIU-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.57% | ||
| ROE | 9.02% | ||
| ROIC | 4.17% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CIU-PR-A (16.16%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 32.84%, CIU-PR-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CIU-PR-A's Gross Margin of 97.25% is amongst the best of the industry. CIU-PR-A outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 32.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.16% | ||
| GM | 97.25% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CIU-PR-A is still creating some value.
CIU-PR-A has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CIU-PR-A has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.64, we must say that CIU-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.64, CIU-PR-A is doing worse than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CIU-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 53.76. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CIU-PR-A would need 53.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 53.76, CIU-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68 is on the high side and indicates that CIU-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CIU-PR-A (1.68) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 53.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC3.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that CIU-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.84, CIU-PR-A is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that CIU-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.78, CIU-PR-A is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CIU-PR-A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.68%.
CIU-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.82%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.68%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%81.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.72%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 0.25 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CIU-PR-A.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CIU-PR-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CIU-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 0.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CIU-PR-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CIU-PR-A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CIU-PR-A is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.41%, CIU-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.40, CIU-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, CIU-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
5.2 History
CIU-PR-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CIU-PR-A has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
5.3 Sustainability
44.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CIU-PR-A. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP44.69%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:CIU-PR-A (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.5
+0.1 (+0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap98.90M
Revenue(TTM)3.09B
Net Income(TTM)499.00M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP44.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 0.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.06 | ||
| P/B | 0.02 | ||
| P/tB | 0.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.84 |
EPS(TTM)86.61
EY402.84%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)37.61
FCFY174.92%
OCF(TTM)363.04
OCFY1688.57%
SpS671.3
BVpS1202.83
TBVpS1012.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1531.01
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.57% | ||
| ROE | 9.02% | ||
| ROCE | 5.33% | ||
| ROIC | 4.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.37% | ||
| OM | 32.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.16% | ||
| GM | 97.25% | ||
| FCFM | 5.6% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 53.76 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 251.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 48.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 34.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
F-Score6
WACC3.58%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.68%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%81.55%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.72%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.95%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-41.55%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y8.13%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
CU INC - CUCN 4.6 PERP / CIU-PR-A.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CIU-PR-A stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CIU-PR-A.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for CU INC - CUCN 4.6 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CU INC - CUCN 4.6 PERP (CIU-PR-A.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CU INC - CUCN 4.6 PERP?
CU INC - CUCN 4.6 PERP (CIU-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CIU-PR-A stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CU INC - CUCN 4.6 PERP (CIU-PR-A.CA) is 0.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.02.
What is the financial health of CU INC - CUCN 4.6 PERP (CIU-PR-A.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of CU INC - CUCN 4.6 PERP (CIU-PR-A.CA) is 1 / 10.