CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5 1/4 PERP (CU-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CU-PR-H - CA1367176346
24.02 CAD
+0.01 (+0.04%)
CU-PR-H gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 21 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CU-PR-H get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CU-PR-H has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CU-PR-H was profitable.
In the past year CU-PR-H had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CU-PR-H has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CU-PR-H had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.87%, CU-PR-H is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.39%, CU-PR-H is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.51%, CU-PR-H is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CU-PR-H is in line with the industry average of 3.65%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.87% | ||
| ROE | 6.39% | ||
| ROIC | 3.51% |
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-H's Profit Margin of 12.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-H outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CU-PR-H has declined.
CU-PR-H has a better Operating Margin (28.00%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CU-PR-H has declined.
CU-PR-H's Gross Margin of 88.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-H outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CU-PR-H has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12% | ||
| GM | 88.65% |
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-H is destroying value.
CU-PR-H has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CU-PR-H has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CU-PR-H has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.72, we must say that CU-PR-H is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CU-PR-H has a Altman-Z score of 0.72. This is in the better half of the industry: CU-PR-H outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CU-PR-H is 39.44, which is on the high side as it means it would take CU-PR-H, 39.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CU-PR-H's Debt to FCF ratio of 39.44 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-H outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-H has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CU-PR-H's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.62 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-H outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 39.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC4.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that CU-PR-H should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CU-PR-H (1.20) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-H has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that CU-PR-H is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CU-PR-H (1.12) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CU-PR-H shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.44%.
CU-PR-H shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.09% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CU-PR-H shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.51% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CU-PR-H shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.44%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y0.09%
EPS Q2Q%4.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.51%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-2.09%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CU-PR-H will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.78% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.43%
EPS Next 2Y7.07%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5Y5.78%
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.54 indicates a reasonable valuation of CU-PR-H.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CU-PR-H is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. CU-PR-H is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.35, which indicates a very decent valuation of CU-PR-H.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CU-PR-H, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.92. CU-PR-H is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CU-PR-H is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-H's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CU-PR-H's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)117.68
EPS Next 2Y7.07%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CU-PR-H has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.54%, which is a nice return.
CU-PR-H's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.42.
CU-PR-H's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.54% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CU-PR-H has a limited annual growth rate of 0.91%.
CU-PR-H has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CU-PR-H has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
128.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CU-PR-H. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CU-PR-H is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP128.25%
EPS Next 2Y7.07%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5 1/4 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-H (10/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.02
+0.01 (+0.04%)
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 Cap4.93B
Revenue(TTM)3.72B
Net Income(TTM)446.00M
Analysts76
Price Target26.12 (8.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.54% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP128.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.71%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.54%
Max EPS beat(4)7.87%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.01%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.28%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.78%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.21%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.16%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.46%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.1%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.23%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)7.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | 0.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.77 |
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY9.49%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY10.69%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY5.84%
OCF(TTM)9.85
OCFY41.02%
SpS18.12
BVpS33.99
TBVpS28.34
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)117.68
Graham Number41.76
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.87% | ||
| ROE | 6.39% | ||
| ROCE | 4.52% | ||
| ROIC | 3.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.76% | ||
| OM | 28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12% | ||
| GM | 88.65% | ||
| FCFM | 7.75% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 39.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 240.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 46.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.08 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 114.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 64.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
F-Score4
WACC4.94%
ROIC/WACC0.71
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)-0.44%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y0.09%
EPS Q2Q%4.65%
EPS Next Y10.43%
EPS Next 2Y7.07%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5Y5.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.51%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-2.09%
Revenue Next Year-5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 3Y1.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.77%
EBIT growth 3Y3.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.39%
EBIT Next Year237.12%
EBIT Next 3Y57.47%
EBIT Next 5Y36.01%
FCF growth 1Y-32.71%
FCF growth 3Y-13.47%
FCF growth 5Y0.5%
OCF growth 1Y8.13%
OCF growth 3Y3.72%
OCF growth 5Y7.14%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5 1/4 PERP / CU-PR-H.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CU-PR-H stock?
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What is the valuation status of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5 1/4 PERP (CU-PR-H.CA) stock?
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CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5 1/4 PERP (CU-PR-H.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CU-PR-H stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5 1/4 PERP (CU-PR-H.CA) is 10.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.71.
Can you provide the financial health for CU-PR-H stock?
The financial health rating of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5 1/4 PERP (CU-PR-H.CA) is 4 / 10.