CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-G.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CU-PR-G - CA1367176429
21.31 CAD
+0.12 (+0.57%)
Taking everything into account, CU-PR-G scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CU-PR-G was compared to 20 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. CU-PR-G scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CU-PR-G has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings would make CU-PR-G suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CU-PR-G was profitable.
In the past year CU-PR-G had a positive cash flow from operations.
CU-PR-G had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CU-PR-G always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CU-PR-G (2.16%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-G has a better Return On Equity (7.68%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.86%, CU-PR-G is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CU-PR-G is in line with the industry average of 3.74%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.80%) for CU-PR-G is below the current ROIC(3.86%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.43%, CU-PR-G belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-G's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CU-PR-G has a Operating Margin of 31.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CU-PR-G outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-G's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 88.73%, CU-PR-G belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CU-PR-G 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-G has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CU-PR-G has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CU-PR-G has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CU-PR-G is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.71, we must say that CU-PR-G is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CU-PR-G's Altman-Z score of 0.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-G outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CU-PR-G is 34.08, which is on the high side as it means it would take CU-PR-G, 34.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 34.08, CU-PR-G belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-G has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CU-PR-G has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.68) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.71 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC4.82%
2.3 Liquidity
CU-PR-G has a Current Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that CU-PR-G is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CU-PR-G has a Current ratio of 1.56. This is amongst the best in the industry. CU-PR-G outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-G has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that CU-PR-G is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CU-PR-G has a better Quick ratio (1.48) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CU-PR-G have decreased by -2.13% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, CU-PR-G shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.09% on average per year.
CU-PR-G shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.94%.
Measured over the past years, CU-PR-G 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.
Based on estimates for the next years, CU-PR-G will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.2%
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5Y5.97%
Revenue Next Year-4.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.27, the valuation of CU-PR-G can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CU-PR-G indicates a rather cheap valuation: CU-PR-G is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CU-PR-G to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.00), we can say CU-PR-G is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.28, the valuation of CU-PR-G can be described as reasonable.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CU-PR-G, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CU-PR-G is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CU-PR-G is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CU-PR-G is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CU-PR-G's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CU-PR-G has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)103.49
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.28%, CU-PR-G is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.53, CU-PR-G's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than CU-PR-G!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, CU-PR-G pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.28% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CU-PR-G has a limited annual growth rate of 0.91%.
CU-PR-G has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CU-PR-G 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
CU-PR-G pays out 107.49% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CU-PR-G's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP107.49%
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-G (1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
21.31
+0.12 (+0.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.33%
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 Target21.97 (3.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.28% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP107.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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)2.54%
PT rev (3m)-0.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.28 | ||
| P/S | 1.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.11 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | 0.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.43 |
EPS(TTM)2.3
EY10.79%
EPS(NY)2.58
Fwd EY12.08%
FCF(TTM)1.72
FCFY8.09%
OCF(TTM)10.09
OCFY47.33%
SpS18.02
BVpS33.86
TBVpS28.09
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)103.49
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
WACC4.82%
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 Y11.2%
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
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-4.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y54.44%
EBIT growth 3Y3.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.39%
EBIT Next Year241.72%
EBIT Next 3Y57.68%
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-G.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CU-PR-G.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-G.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CU-PR-G stock?
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-G.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CU-PR-G stock?
The financial health rating of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-G.CA) is 5 / 10.
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-G.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 107.49%.