CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-G.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CU-PR-G - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA1367176429 - Currency: CAD
Overall CU-PR-G gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CU-PR-G against 21 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. While CU-PR-G has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CU-PR-G is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years CU-PR-G has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CU-PR-G had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CU-PR-G has a Return On Assets of 1.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CU-PR-G outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 5.67%, CU-PR-G is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-G has a Return On Invested Capital (3.34%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CU-PR-G had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.80%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.66%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.65% | ||
| ROE | 5.67% | ||
| ROIC | 3.34% |
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 10.63%, CU-PR-G belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CU-PR-G has declined.
CU-PR-G's Operating Margin of 26.39% is amongst the best of the industry. CU-PR-G outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CU-PR-G has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 88.20%, CU-PR-G belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% 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 | 26.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.63% | ||
| GM | 88.2% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CU-PR-G is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CU-PR-G has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CU-PR-G has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CU-PR-G has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.68, we must say that CU-PR-G is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.68, CU-PR-G is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-G has a debt to FCF ratio of 30.24. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CU-PR-G would need 30.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CU-PR-G's Debt to FCF ratio of 30.24 is amongst the best of the industry. CU-PR-G outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-G has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.60. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.60, CU-PR-G belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC4.83%
2.3 Liquidity
CU-PR-G has a Current Ratio of 1.04. 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 Current ratio (1.04) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that CU-PR-G may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CU-PR-G has a Quick ratio of 0.99. This is amongst the best in the industry. CU-PR-G outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CU-PR-G shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.16%.
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 -0.53%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.85% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.16%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y0.09%
EPS Q2Q%2.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-0.55%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CU-PR-G will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.76% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.23% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
EPS Next 5Y3.76%
Revenue Next Year-5.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y1.23%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.15, which indicates a very decent valuation of CU-PR-G.
CU-PR-G's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CU-PR-G is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CU-PR-G to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.82), we can say CU-PR-G is valued rather cheaply.
CU-PR-G is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.04.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CU-PR-G indicates a rather cheap valuation: CU-PR-G is cheaper than 95.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.21, CU-PR-G is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CU-PR-G's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CU-PR-G is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.42 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of CU-PR-G may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)102.16
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.50%, CU-PR-G is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CU-PR-G's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.22.
CU-PR-G's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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 141.56% 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.
DP141.56%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-G (8/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
20.67
+0.04 (+0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.24B
Analysts76
Price Target21.47 (3.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP141.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.54%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.99%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.54%
Max EPS beat(4)7.87%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.23%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.5%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-17.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)-17.35%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.16%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.43%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.59%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.94%
PT rev (1m)1.26%
PT rev (3m)5.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.04 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.07 | ||
| P/B | 0.61 | ||
| P/tB | 0.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.42 |
EPS(TTM)2.26
EY10.93%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY12.45%
FCF(TTM)1.82
FCFY8.82%
OCF(TTM)10
OCFY48.37%
SpS18.2
BVpS34.12
TBVpS28.56
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)102.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.65% | ||
| ROE | 5.67% | ||
| ROCE | 4.33% | ||
| ROIC | 3.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.6% | ||
| OM | 26.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.63% | ||
| GM | 88.2% | ||
| FCFM | 10.01% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.78%
ROICexcg 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 | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 234.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 44.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 120.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 94.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
F-Score5
WACC4.83%
ROIC/WACC0.69
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)-2.16%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y0.09%
EPS Q2Q%2.41%
EPS Next Y9.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
EPS Next 5Y3.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-0.55%
Revenue Next Year-5.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y1.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.68%
EBIT growth 3Y3.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.39%
EBIT Next Year239.73%
EBIT Next 3Y58.42%
EBIT Next 5Y36.01%
FCF growth 1Y-41.1%
FCF growth 3Y-13.47%
FCF growth 5Y0.5%
OCF growth 1Y0.54%
OCF growth 3Y3.72%
OCF growth 5Y7.14%