CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:CU-PR-F • CA1367176593

20.87 CAD
+0.17 (+0.82%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CU-PR-F. CU-PR-F was compared to 19 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 could make CU-PR-F a good candidate for value investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CU-PR-F was profitable.
  • In the past year CU-PR-F had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CU-PR-F had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • CU-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CU-PR-F.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCU-PR-F.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 2.16%, CU-PR-F belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of CU-PR-F (7.68%) is better than 78.95% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.86%, CU-PR-F is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CU-PR-F is in line with the industry average of 3.77%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (3.80%) for CU-PR-F is below the current ROIC(3.86%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
CU-PR-F.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCU-PR-F.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.43%, CU-PR-F belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CU-PR-F's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CU-PR-F has a better Operating Margin (31.51%) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
  • CU-PR-F's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CU-PR-F has a Gross Margin of 88.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CU-PR-F outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
  • CU-PR-F's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
CU-PR-F.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCU-PR-F.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CU-PR-F is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CU-PR-F has been increased compared to 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.
CU-PR-F.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCU-PR-F.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CU-PR-F.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCU-PR-F.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.71, we must say that CU-PR-F is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of CU-PR-F (0.71) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CU-PR-F has a debt to FCF ratio of 34.08. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CU-PR-F would need 34.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CU-PR-F has a Debt to FCF ratio of 34.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. CU-PR-F outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68 is on the high side and indicates that CU-PR-F has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.68, CU-PR-F is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.68
Debt/FCF 34.08
Altman-Z 0.71
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC4.87%
CU-PR-F.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCU-PR-F.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.56 indicates that CU-PR-F should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CU-PR-F's Current ratio of 1.56 is amongst the best of the industry. CU-PR-F outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.48 indicates that CU-PR-F should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CU-PR-F's Quick ratio of 1.48 is amongst the best of the industry. CU-PR-F outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.48
CU-PR-F.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCU-PR-F.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CU-PR-F have decreased by -2.13% 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 -0.94% in the past year.
  • CU-PR-F 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

  • CU-PR-F is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.88% yearly.
  • CU-PR-F is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.35%
EPS Next 2Y7.18%
EPS Next 3Y6.77%
EPS Next 5Y5.88%
Revenue Next Year1.79%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
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.
CU-PR-F.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCU-PR-F.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
CU-PR-F.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCU-PR-F.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.07, which indicates a very decent valuation of CU-PR-F.
  • CU-PR-F's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CU-PR-F is cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.07, CU-PR-F is valued rather cheaply.
  • CU-PR-F is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.11.
  • CU-PR-F's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CU-PR-F is cheaper than 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CU-PR-F is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.07
Fwd PE 8.11
CU-PR-F.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCU-PR-F.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CU-PR-F is valued a bit cheaper than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CU-PR-F is valued cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.11
EV/EBITDA 8.39
CU-PR-F.CA Per share dataCU-PR-F.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CU-PR-F's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • CU-PR-F has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)101.36
EPS Next 2Y7.18%
EPS Next 3Y6.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CU-PR-F has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.91%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 3.91, CU-PR-F pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 5.03. 84.21% 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 1.82, CU-PR-F pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.91%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CU-PR-F has a limited annual growth rate of 0.91%.
  • CU-PR-F has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • CU-PR-F has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
CU-PR-F.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCU-PR-F.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • CU-PR-F pays out 107.49% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP107.49%
EPS Next 2Y7.18%
EPS Next 3Y6.77%
CU-PR-F.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCU-PR-F.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M
CU-PR-F.CA Dividend Payout.CU-PR-F.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CU-PR-F.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP

TSX:CU-PR-F (2/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

20.87

+0.17 (+0.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners16.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.29B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)534.00M
Analysts76
Price Target19.04 (-8.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.91%
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP107.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-05
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)-14.24%
PT rev (3m)-9.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.07
Fwd PE 8.11
P/S 1.16
P/FCF 12.11
P/OCF 2.07
P/B 0.62
P/tB 0.74
EV/EBITDA 8.39
EPS(TTM)2.3
EY11.02%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY12.33%
FCF(TTM)1.72
FCFY8.25%
OCF(TTM)10.08
OCFY48.29%
SpS18.01
BVpS33.83
TBVpS28.07
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)101.36
Graham Number41.84
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.71
F-Score5
WACC4.87%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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 Y11.35%
EPS Next 2Y7.18%
EPS Next 3Y6.77%
EPS Next 5Y5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.94%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-2.22%
Revenue Next Year1.79%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y54.44%
EBIT growth 3Y3.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.39%
EBIT Next Year236.05%
EBIT Next 3Y56.14%
EBIT Next 5Y30.99%
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 4 1/2 PERP / CU-PR-F.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CU-PR-F.CA.


What is the valuation status of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) 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.


Can you provide the profitability details for CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP?

CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CU-PR-F stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) is 9.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.62.


Is the dividend of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP sustainable?

The dividend rating of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 107.49%.