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

TSX:CU-PR-F • CA1367176593

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This CU-PR-F.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CU-PR-F.CA Profitability Analysis

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 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • CU-PR-F has a Return On Assets (0.17%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CU-PR-F has a Return On Equity (0.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.73%, CU-PR-F perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CU-PR-F is in line with the industry average of 2.62%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.17%
ROE 0.66%
ROIC 1.73%
ROA(3y)1.53%
ROA(5y)1.74%
ROE(3y)5.19%
ROE(5y)5.72%
ROIC(3y)2.73%
ROIC(5y)3.06%
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 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • CU-PR-F's Profit Margin of 1.14% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-F outperforms 47.37% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CU-PR-F has declined.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 15.42%, CU-PR-F perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.63% 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 has a Gross Margin of 88.46%. 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 15.42%
PM (TTM) 1.14%
GM 88.46%
OM growth 3Y-17.93%
OM growth 5Y-12.2%
PM growth 3Y-56.43%
PM growth 5Y-36.63%
GM growth 3Y1.06%
GM growth 5Y0.44%
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 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. CU-PR-F.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CU-PR-F is destroying value.
  • CU-PR-F has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CU-PR-F has less shares outstanding
  • CU-PR-F has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CU-PR-F.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCU-PR-F.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.60, 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 0.60, CU-PR-F is doing worse than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CU-PR-F is 25.06, which is on the high side as it means it would take CU-PR-F, 25.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CU-PR-F has a Debt to FCF ratio of 25.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. CU-PR-F outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.88 is on the high side and indicates that CU-PR-F has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of CU-PR-F (1.88) is better than 68.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.88
Debt/FCF 25.06
Altman-Z 0.6
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC4.48%
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 2025 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 has a Current ratio of 1.56. This is amongst the best in the industry. CU-PR-F outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.52 indicates that CU-PR-F should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CU-PR-F has a Quick ratio of 1.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. CU-PR-F outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.52
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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. CU-PR-F.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CU-PR-F have decreased strongly by -77.68% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CU-PR-F shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -23.91% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, CU-PR-F shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.39% in the last year.
  • CU-PR-F shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-77.68%
EPS 3Y-40.96%
EPS 5Y-23.91%
EPS Q2Q%-300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.04%
Revenue growth 5Y2.68%
Sales Q2Q%-1.02%

3.2 Future

  • CU-PR-F is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 56.25% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.94% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y418.71%
EPS Next 2Y135.49%
EPS Next 3Y81.66%
EPS Next 5Y56.25%
Revenue Next Year4.77%
Revenue Next 2Y8.5%
Revenue Next 3Y7.94%
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.
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 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
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. CU-PR-F.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 42.00 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CU-PR-F.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CU-PR-F is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, CU-PR-F is valued quite expensively.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.10, which indicates a very decent valuation of CU-PR-F.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CU-PR-F indicates a rather cheap valuation: CU-PR-F is cheaper than 94.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.29, CU-PR-F is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42
Fwd PE 8.1
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 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CU-PR-F is valued a bit cheaper than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CU-PR-F's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CU-PR-F is cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.74
EV/EBITDA 8.33
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's earnings are expected to grow with 81.66% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y135.49%
EPS Next 3Y81.66%

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5. CU-PR-F.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.79%, CU-PR-F has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 3.79, CU-PR-F pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 4.21. 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 1.81, CU-PR-F pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.79%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CU-PR-F has a limited annual growth rate of 1.20%.
  • CU-PR-F has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)1.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years12
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

  • 1369.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CU-PR-F. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • CU-PR-F's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP1369.05%
EPS Next 2Y135.49%
EPS Next 3Y81.66%
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 2025 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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CU-PR-F.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP

TSX:CU-PR-F (4/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

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+0.1 (+0.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners16.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.32B
Revenue(TTM)3.69B
Net Income(TTM)42.00M
Analysts50.67
Price Target20.96 (-0.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.79%
Yearly Dividend2.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.2%
DP1369.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date05-07
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-128.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-261.44%
Max EPS beat(2)3.56%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-65.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-261.44%
Max EPS beat(4)3.56%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-34.13%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-22.7%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-15.56%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-20.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.61%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-20.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.61%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.13%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.3%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.42%
PT rev (1m)10.1%
PT rev (3m)-5.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42
Fwd PE 8.1
P/S 1.17
P/FCF 8.74
P/OCF 2.09
P/B 0.68
P/tB 0.81
EV/EBITDA 8.33
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY2.38%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY12.35%
FCF(TTM)2.4
FCFY11.44%
OCF(TTM)10.03
OCFY47.75%
SpS17.95
BVpS31.05
TBVpS26.02
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.6913 (-10.99%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.17%
ROE 0.66%
ROCE 2.42%
ROIC 1.73%
ROICexc 1.8%
ROICexgc 1.89%
OM 15.42%
PM (TTM) 1.14%
GM 88.46%
FCFM 13.39%
ROA(3y)1.53%
ROA(5y)1.74%
ROE(3y)5.19%
ROE(5y)5.72%
ROIC(3y)2.73%
ROIC(5y)3.06%
ROICexc(3y)2.79%
ROICexc(5y)3.15%
ROICexgc(3y)2.94%
ROICexgc(5y)3.3%
ROCE(3y)3.83%
ROCE(5y)4.29%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.49%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.22%
OM growth 3Y-17.93%
OM growth 5Y-12.2%
PM growth 3Y-56.43%
PM growth 5Y-36.63%
GM growth 3Y1.06%
GM growth 5Y0.44%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.88
Debt/FCF 25.06
Debt/EBITDA 6.44
Cap/Depr 121.19%
Cap/Sales 42.47%
Interest Coverage 1.1
Cash Conversion 110.69%
Profit Quality 1176.19%
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.52
Altman-Z 0.6
F-Score6
WACC4.48%
ROIC/WACC0.39
Cap/Depr(3y)176.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)186.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)40.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)37.78%
Profit Quality(3y)442.03%
Profit Quality(5y)323.21%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-77.68%
EPS 3Y-40.96%
EPS 5Y-23.91%
EPS Q2Q%-300%
EPS Next Y418.71%
EPS Next 2Y135.49%
EPS Next 3Y81.66%
EPS Next 5Y56.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.04%
Revenue growth 5Y2.68%
Sales Q2Q%-1.02%
Revenue Next Year4.77%
Revenue Next 2Y8.5%
Revenue Next 3Y7.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-41.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.42%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.85%
EBIT Next Year250.42%
EBIT Next 3Y61.88%
EBIT Next 5Y39.47%
FCF growth 1Y53.42%
FCF growth 3Y-13.79%
FCF growth 5Y-7.79%
OCF growth 1Y7.51%
OCF growth 3Y-1.25%
OCF growth 5Y4.79%

CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP / CU-PR-F.CA Fundamental Analysis 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 5 / 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 6 / 10 to CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CU-PR-F stock?

CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


How financially healthy is CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP?

The financial health rating of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) is 5 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CU-PR-F stock?

The dividend rating of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 1369.05%.