CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-F.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CU-PR-F - CA1367176593
21.34 CAD
+0.15 (+0.71%)
Taking everything into account, CU-PR-F scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CU-PR-F was compared to 20 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. CU-PR-F scores excellent on profitability, but 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
In the past year CU-PR-F was profitable.
CU-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CU-PR-F has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CU-PR-F always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 2.16%, CU-PR-F belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CU-PR-F (7.68%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-F has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.86%) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CU-PR-F is in line with the industry average of 3.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.86%) for CU-PR-F is above the 3 year average (3.80%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
CU-PR-F has a Profit Margin of 14.43%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CU-PR-F outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CU-PR-F has declined.
CU-PR-F's Operating Margin of 31.51% is amongst the best of the industry. CU-PR-F outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-F's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 88.73%, CU-PR-F belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 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%
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.
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.
2.2 Solvency
CU-PR-F has an Altman-Z score of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that CU-PR-F is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CU-PR-F has a Altman-Z score of 0.71. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CU-PR-F outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CU-PR-F is 34.08, which is on the high side as it means it would take CU-PR-F, 34.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CU-PR-F has a better Debt to FCF ratio (34.08) than 90.00% 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.68, CU-PR-F is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.71 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC4.81%
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 90.00% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-F has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. 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.
CU-PR-F has a better Quick ratio (1.48) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
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 -2.13%.
Measured over the past 5 years, CU-PR-F shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.09% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CU-PR-F shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.94% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CU-PR-F shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.85% on average per year.
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
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 9.28, the valuation of CU-PR-F can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CU-PR-F indicates a rather cheap valuation: CU-PR-F is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. CU-PR-F is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.32, the valuation of CU-PR-F can be described as very reasonable.
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 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.59, CU-PR-F is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CU-PR-F's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CU-PR-F is cheaper than 65.00% 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 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.44 |
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)0.92
PEG (5Y)103.64
EPS Next 2Y7%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CU-PR-F has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.36%, which is a nice return.
CU-PR-F's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.57.
CU-PR-F's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
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 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
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%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-F (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.34
+0.15 (+0.71%)
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 Cap4.38B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)534.00M
Analysts76
Price Target20.98 (-1.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP107.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
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)-3.49%
PT rev (3m)-6.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.32 | ||
| P/S | 1.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.12 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | 0.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.44 |
EPS(TTM)2.3
EY10.78%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY12.02%
FCF(TTM)1.72
FCFY8.08%
OCF(TTM)10.09
OCFY47.27%
SpS18.02
BVpS33.86
TBVpS28.09
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)103.64
Graham Number41.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC4.81%
ROIC/WACC0.8
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 Y10.05%
EPS Next 2Y7%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
EPS Next 5Y5.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.94%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-2.22%
Revenue Next Year-5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 3Y1.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y54.44%
EBIT growth 3Y3.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.39%
EBIT Next Year237.12%
EBIT Next 3Y57.47%
EBIT Next 5Y36.01%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CU-PR-F.CA.
What is the valuation status for CU-PR-F stock?
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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 9.28 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 107.49%.