CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CU-PR-C - CA1367176916
23.96 CAD
-0.09 (-0.37%)
Overall CU-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CU-PR-C against 21 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CU-PR-C get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CU-PR-C has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CU-PR-C was profitable.
CU-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CU-PR-C has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CU-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CU-PR-C (1.87%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 6.39%, CU-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.51%, CU-PR-C is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-C had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.80%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.65%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.87% | ||
| ROE | 6.39% | ||
| ROIC | 3.51% |
ROA(3y)2.32%
ROA(5y)2.06%
ROE(3y)7.67%
ROE(5y)6.68%
ROIC(3y)3.8%
ROIC(5y)3.75%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.00%, CU-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-C's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CU-PR-C (28.00%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CU-PR-C has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 88.65%, CU-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-C's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12% | ||
| GM | 88.65% |
OM growth 3Y1.06%
OM growth 5Y-4.58%
PM growth 3Y4.89%
PM growth 5Y-13.81%
GM growth 3Y1.25%
GM growth 5Y0.22%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CU-PR-C is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CU-PR-C has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CU-PR-C has less shares outstanding
CU-PR-C has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.72, we must say that CU-PR-C is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.72, CU-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CU-PR-C is 39.44, which is on the high side as it means it would take CU-PR-C, 39.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CU-PR-C has a better Debt to FCF ratio (39.44) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CU-PR-C's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-C outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 39.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC5%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that CU-PR-C should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.20, CU-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that CU-PR-C is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CU-PR-C (1.12) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CU-PR-C shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.44%.
Measured over the past 5 years, CU-PR-C shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.09% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.51% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.85% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.44%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y0.09%
EPS Q2Q%4.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.51%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-2.09%
3.2 Future
CU-PR-C is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.78% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.43%
EPS Next 2Y7.07%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5Y5.78%
Revenue Next Year-5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 3Y1.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.51, the valuation of CU-PR-C can be described as very reasonable.
CU-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CU-PR-C is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.02, CU-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.33, the valuation of CU-PR-C can be described as very reasonable.
CU-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CU-PR-C is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CU-PR-C is valued a bit more expensive than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CU-PR-C is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)117.38
EPS Next 2Y7.07%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.47%, CU-PR-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CU-PR-C's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.49.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CU-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.47% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CU-PR-C has a limited annual growth rate of 0.91%.
CU-PR-C has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CU-PR-C has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
128.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CU-PR-C. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CU-PR-C is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP128.25%
EPS Next 2Y7.07%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-C (10/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.96
-0.09 (-0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.92B
Analysts76
Price Target25.34 (5.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.47% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP128.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.71%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.54%
Max EPS beat(4)7.87%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.01%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.28%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.78%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.21%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.16%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.46%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.1%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.23%
PT rev (1m)0.29%
PT rev (3m)5.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.43 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | 0.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.77 |
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY9.52%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY10.72%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY5.86%
OCF(TTM)9.85
OCFY41.12%
SpS18.12
BVpS33.99
TBVpS28.34
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)117.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.87% | ||
| ROE | 6.39% | ||
| ROCE | 4.52% | ||
| ROIC | 3.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.76% | ||
| OM | 28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12% | ||
| GM | 88.65% | ||
| FCFM | 7.75% |
ROA(3y)2.32%
ROA(5y)2.06%
ROE(3y)7.67%
ROE(5y)6.68%
ROIC(3y)3.8%
ROIC(5y)3.75%
ROICexc(3y)3.89%
ROICexc(5y)3.86%
ROICexgc(3y)4.08%
ROICexgc(5y)4.04%
ROCE(3y)4.85%
ROCE(5y)4.79%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.78%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-8.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.16%
OM growth 3Y1.06%
OM growth 5Y-4.58%
PM growth 3Y4.89%
PM growth 5Y-13.81%
GM growth 3Y1.25%
GM growth 5Y0.22%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 39.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 240.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 46.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.08 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 114.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 64.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
F-Score4
WACC5%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)207.42%
Cap/Depr(5y)191.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)37.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)34.8%
Profit Quality(3y)96.11%
Profit Quality(5y)129.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.44%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y0.09%
EPS Q2Q%4.65%
EPS Next Y10.43%
EPS Next 2Y7.07%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5Y5.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.51%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-2.09%
Revenue Next Year-5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 3Y1.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.77%
EBIT growth 3Y3.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.39%
EBIT Next Year237.12%
EBIT Next 3Y57.47%
EBIT Next 5Y36.01%
FCF growth 1Y-32.71%
FCF growth 3Y-13.47%
FCF growth 5Y0.5%
OCF growth 1Y8.13%
OCF growth 3Y3.72%
OCF growth 5Y7.14%