CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CU-PR-F - CA1367176593
21.56 CAD
+0.11 (+0.51%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CU-PR-F. CU-PR-F was compared to 21 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. While CU-PR-F has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CU-PR-F is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. These ratings would make CU-PR-F suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CU-PR-F had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CU-PR-F had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CU-PR-F has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CU-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.87%, CU-PR-F belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-F has a better Return On Equity (6.39%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-F has a Return On Invested Capital (3.51%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CU-PR-F 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
CU-PR-F has a better Profit Margin (12.00%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-F's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 28.00%, CU-PR-F belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CU-PR-F has declined.
CU-PR-F's Gross Margin of 88.65% is amongst the best of the industry. CU-PR-F outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CU-PR-F has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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-F has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
CU-PR-F has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CU-PR-F has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CU-PR-F is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.70, we must say that CU-PR-F is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.70, CU-PR-F is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-F has a debt to FCF ratio of 39.44. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CU-PR-F would need 39.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CU-PR-F has a better Debt to FCF ratio (39.44) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-F has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CU-PR-F's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.62 is amongst the best of the industry. CU-PR-F outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 39.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC4.84%
2.3 Liquidity
CU-PR-F has a Current Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that CU-PR-F is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.20, CU-PR-F belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that CU-PR-F should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.12, CU-PR-F belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CU-PR-F shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.44%.
CU-PR-F shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.09% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CU-PR-F shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.51% in the last 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
Based on estimates for the next years, CU-PR-F will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.78% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CU-PR-F will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.22% on average per year.
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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.46, which indicates a very decent valuation of CU-PR-F.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CU-PR-F is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CU-PR-F to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.13), we can say CU-PR-F is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.40, which indicates a very decent valuation of CU-PR-F.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CU-PR-F is valued cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-F is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CU-PR-F is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CU-PR-F indicates a rather cheap valuation: CU-PR-F is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CU-PR-F may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)105.62
EPS Next 2Y7.07%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.65%, CU-PR-F is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.46, CU-PR-F's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than CU-PR-F!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, CU-PR-F pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CU-PR-F has a limited annual growth rate of 0.91%.
CU-PR-F has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CU-PR-F has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
128.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CU-PR-F. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CU-PR-F 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 4 1/2 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-F (11/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.56
+0.11 (+0.51%)
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 Cap4.43B
Revenue(TTM)3.72B
Net Income(TTM)446.00M
Analysts76
Price Target22.32 (3.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP128.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
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)-2.66%
PT rev (3m)4.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
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)0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.4 | ||
| P/S | 1.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.19 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | 0.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.48 |
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY10.58%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY11.91%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY6.51%
OCF(TTM)9.85
OCFY45.69%
SpS18.11
BVpS33.99
TBVpS28.34
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)105.62
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 | 0.7 |
F-Score4
WACC4.84%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP / CU-PR-F.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CU-PR-F.CA.
What is the valuation status for CU-PR-F stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) is 9.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.63.
How sustainable is the dividend of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 128.25%.