CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CU-PR-C - CA1367176916
24.09 CAD
+0.04 (+0.17%)
Taking everything into account, CU-PR-C scores 4 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
CU-PR-C has a better Return On Assets (1.87%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C has a Return On Equity (6.39%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 66.67% 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 3.65%.
| 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
CU-PR-C's Profit Margin of 12.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-C outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CU-PR-C has declined.
The Operating Margin of CU-PR-C (28.00%) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CU-PR-C (88.65%) is better than 61.90% 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
CU-PR-C has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CU-PR-C has been increased compared to 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 0.72. 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 (0.72) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 39.44, CU-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.62, CU-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 39.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC4.94%
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 61.90% 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 61.90% 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.
Looking at the last year, CU-PR-C shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.51% in the last 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 5.97% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.22% on average over the next years.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.57, the valuation of CU-PR-C can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CU-PR-C is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.91, CU-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.39, 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 71.43% 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 34.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.39 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CU-PR-C is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.78 |
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)1.05
PEG (5Y)118.02
EPS Next 2Y7%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CU-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.51%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.90, 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 | 4.51% |
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%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-C (11/13/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.09
+0.04 (+0.17%)
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 Cap4.94B
Revenue(TTM)3.72B
Net Income(TTM)446.00M
Analysts76
Price Target25.54 (6.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.51% |
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)0.75%
PT rev (3m)0.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.39 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | 0.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.78 |
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY9.46%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY10.65%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY5.82%
OCF(TTM)9.85
OCFY40.89%
SpS18.11
BVpS33.99
TBVpS28.34
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)118.02
Graham Number41.76
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%
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-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
WACC4.94%
ROIC/WACC0.71
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 Y10.05%
EPS Next 2Y7%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
EPS Next 5Y5.97%
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%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP / CU-PR-C.CA FAQ
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CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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 128.25%.