CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CU-PR-C - CA1367176916
23.5 CAD
+0.07 (+0.3%)
Taking everything into account, CU-PR-C scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CU-PR-C was compared to 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CU-PR-C was profitable.
In the past year CU-PR-C had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CU-PR-C has always 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 (2.16%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CU-PR-C (7.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CU-PR-C has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.86%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CU-PR-C outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CU-PR-C is in line with the industry average of 3.83%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.86%) for CU-PR-C is above the 3 year average (3.80%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.16% | ||
| ROE | 7.68% | ||
| ROIC | 3.86% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 14.43%, CU-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CU-PR-C has declined.
CU-PR-C has a Operating Margin of 31.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: CU-PR-C outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 88.73%, CU-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% 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 | 31.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.43% | ||
| GM | 88.73% |
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
CU-PR-C has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CU-PR-C has more shares outstanding
CU-PR-C has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CU-PR-C has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CU-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that CU-PR-C is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CU-PR-C has a better Altman-Z score (0.73) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 34.08. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CU-PR-C would need 34.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CU-PR-C has a Debt to FCF ratio of 34.08. This is in the better half of the industry: CU-PR-C outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68 is on the high side and indicates that CU-PR-C has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.68, CU-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC4.92%
2.3 Liquidity
CU-PR-C has a Current Ratio of 1.56. 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.
CU-PR-C's Current ratio of 1.56 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-C outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.48 indicates that CU-PR-C should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.48, CU-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
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 -2.13%.
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 -0.94% 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)-2.13%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y0.09%
EPS Q2Q%5.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.94%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-2.22%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CU-PR-C will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.97% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CU-PR-C will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.05%
EPS Next 2Y7%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
EPS Next 5Y5.97%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.22 indicates a reasonable valuation of CU-PR-C.
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 25.45, CU-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.16, the valuation of CU-PR-C can be described as very reasonable.
76.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CU-PR-C, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.46, CU-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CU-PR-C's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CU-PR-C is valued a bit cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CU-PR-C may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)114.13
EPS Next 2Y7%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.39%, CU-PR-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CU-PR-C's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.97.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, CU-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
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
107.49% 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.
DP107.49%
EPS Next 2Y7%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-C (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.5
+0.07 (+0.3%)
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 Cap4.82B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)534.00M
Analysts76
Price Target24.1 (2.55%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP107.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.71%
Max EPS beat(2)3.56%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.54%
Max EPS beat(4)3.56%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.46%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.81%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.87%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.61%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.61%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.85%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.37%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.94%
PT rev (1m)-4.91%
PT rev (3m)-4.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.35%
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 | 10.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.16 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.33 | ||
| P/B | 0.69 | ||
| P/tB | 0.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.67 |
EPS(TTM)2.3
EY9.79%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY10.91%
FCF(TTM)1.72
FCFY7.34%
OCF(TTM)10.09
OCFY42.94%
SpS18.03
BVpS33.87
TBVpS28.1
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)114.13
Graham Number41.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.16% | ||
| ROE | 7.68% | ||
| ROCE | 4.92% | ||
| ROIC | 3.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.11% | ||
| OM | 31.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.43% | ||
| GM | 88.73% | ||
| FCFM | 9.57% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.78%
ROICexgc 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 | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 236.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 46.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 109.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | 66.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.73 |
F-Score5
WACC4.92%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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)-2.13%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y0.09%
EPS Q2Q%5.26%
EPS Next Y10.05%
EPS Next 2Y7%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
EPS Next 5Y5.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.94%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-2.22%
Revenue Next Year-5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 3Y1.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y54.44%
EBIT growth 3Y3.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.39%
EBIT Next Year237.12%
EBIT Next 3Y57.47%
EBIT Next 5Y36.01%
FCF growth 1Y-27.01%
FCF growth 3Y-13.47%
FCF growth 5Y0.5%
OCF growth 1Y9.93%
OCF growth 3Y3.72%
OCF growth 5Y7.14%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP / CU-PR-C.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CU-PR-C stock?
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Can you provide the valuation status for CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP?
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CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) is expected to grow by 10.05% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 107.49%.