CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CU-PR-C - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA1367176916 - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, CU-PR-C scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CU-PR-C was compared to 22 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. While CU-PR-C is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CU-PR-C has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CU-PR-C had positive earnings in the past year.
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
CU-PR-C's Return On Assets of 1.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-C outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C has a Return On Equity (5.67%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.34%, CU-PR-C is doing worse than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CU-PR-C is in line with the industry average of 3.69%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.65% | ||
| ROE | 5.67% | ||
| ROIC | 3.34% |
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
The Profit Margin of CU-PR-C (10.63%) is better than 68.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CU-PR-C has declined.
CU-PR-C's Operating Margin of 26.39% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-C outperforms 68.18% 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 88.20%, CU-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CU-PR-C has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.63% | ||
| GM | 88.2% |
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.
CU-PR-C has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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
CU-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that CU-PR-C is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 0.70, CU-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CU-PR-C is 30.24, which is on the high side as it means it would take CU-PR-C, 30.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CU-PR-C (30.24) is better than 68.18% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.60 is on the high side and indicates that CU-PR-C has dependencies on debt financing.
CU-PR-C has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.60) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC4.92%
2.3 Liquidity
CU-PR-C has a Current Ratio of 1.04. 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 Current ratio of CU-PR-C (1.04) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CU-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that CU-PR-C is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.99, CU-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CU-PR-C have decreased by -2.16% in the last year.
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 -0.53% in the past year.
CU-PR-C shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.16%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y0.09%
EPS Q2Q%2.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-0.55%
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 3.76% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CU-PR-C will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
EPS Next 5Y3.76%
Revenue Next Year0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.44 indicates a reasonable valuation of CU-PR-C.
68.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CU-PR-C, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CU-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say CU-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.17, the valuation of CU-PR-C can be described as reasonable.
CU-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CU-PR-C is cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CU-PR-C, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 | 12.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CU-PR-C's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)116.64
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CU-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.63%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.54, CU-PR-C has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, CU-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.63% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CU-PR-C has a limited annual growth rate of 0.91%.
CU-PR-C has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
CU-PR-C pays out 141.56% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP141.56%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-C (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.6
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.84B
Analysts76
Price Target23.97 (1.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.63% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP141.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.54%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.99%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.54%
Max EPS beat(4)7.87%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.23%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.5%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-17.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)-17.35%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.16%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.43%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.59%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.94%
PT rev (1m)11.16%
PT rev (3m)6.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.17 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.36 | ||
| P/B | 0.69 | ||
| P/tB | 0.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.77 |
EPS(TTM)2.26
EY9.58%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY10.9%
FCF(TTM)1.82
FCFY7.73%
OCF(TTM)10.01
OCFY42.4%
SpS18.22
BVpS34.15
TBVpS28.58
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)116.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.65% | ||
| ROE | 5.67% | ||
| ROCE | 4.33% | ||
| ROIC | 3.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.6% | ||
| OM | 26.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.63% | ||
| GM | 88.2% | ||
| FCFM | 10.01% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 234.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 44.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 120.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 94.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.7 |
F-Score5
WACC4.92%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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)-2.16%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y0.09%
EPS Q2Q%2.41%
EPS Next Y9.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
EPS Next 5Y3.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-0.55%
Revenue Next Year0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.68%
EBIT growth 3Y3.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.39%
EBIT Next Year239.73%
EBIT Next 3Y58.42%
EBIT Next 5Y36.01%
FCF growth 1Y-41.1%
FCF growth 3Y-13.47%
FCF growth 5Y0.5%
OCF growth 1Y0.54%
OCF growth 3Y3.72%
OCF growth 5Y7.14%