CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CU-PR-C - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA1367176916 - Currency: CAD
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 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.
CU-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
CU-PR-C has a Return On Assets of 1.87%. This is in the better half of the industry: CU-PR-C outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C's Return On Equity of 6.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-C outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.51%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CU-PR-C underperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
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 3.77%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of CU-PR-C (12.00%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 28.00%, 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 Operating Margin of CU-PR-C has declined.
CU-PR-C has a Gross Margin of 88.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: CU-PR-C outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
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
CU-PR-C has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CU-PR-C has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CU-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that CU-PR-C is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CU-PR-C (0.72) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 39.44. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CU-PR-C would need 39.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CU-PR-C's Debt to FCF ratio of 39.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-C outperforms 57.14% 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 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.62) than 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
WACC5.01%
2.3 Liquidity
CU-PR-C has a Current Ratio of 1.20. 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 (1.20) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that CU-PR-C should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CU-PR-C has a Quick ratio of 1.12. This is in the better half of the industry: CU-PR-C outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CU-PR-C have decreased by -0.44% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.09% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.51% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CU-PR-C shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.85% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.76% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, CU-PR-C will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
EPS Next 5Y3.76%
Revenue Next Year-5.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y1.23%
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 10.39 indicates a reasonable valuation of CU-PR-C.
66.67% 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 (26.86), we can say CU-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.21, the valuation of CU-PR-C can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CU-PR-C indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CU-PR-C is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CU-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.21 |
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.
CU-PR-C's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.73 |
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)116.11
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.78%, CU-PR-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.13, CU-PR-C has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, CU-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
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
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 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-C (8/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.7
+0.01 (+0.04%)
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 Cap4.86B
Analysts76
Price Target25.44 (7.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
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)6.11%
PT rev (3m)17.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.21 | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.41 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | 0.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.73 |
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY9.62%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY10.85%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY5.92%
OCF(TTM)9.85
OCFY41.57%
SpS18.12
BVpS33.99
TBVpS28.35
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)116.11
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
WACC5.01%
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 Y9.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
EPS Next 5Y3.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.51%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-2.09%
Revenue Next Year-5.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y1.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.77%
EBIT growth 3Y3.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.39%
EBIT Next Year239.73%
EBIT Next 3Y58.42%
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%