CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5 1/4 PERP (CU-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CU-PR-H - CA1367176346
23.9 CAD
+0.11 (+0.46%)
Taking everything into account, CU-PR-H scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CU-PR-H was compared to 20 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. CU-PR-H has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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.
CU-PR-H had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CU-PR-H had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CU-PR-H always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.16%, CU-PR-H perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-H has a Return On Equity (7.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CU-PR-H has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.86%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CU-PR-H is in line with the industry average of 3.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.86%) for CU-PR-H 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
The Profit Margin of CU-PR-H (14.43%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CU-PR-H's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CU-PR-H (31.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CU-PR-H has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 88.73%, CU-PR-H is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-H's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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-H 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-H has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CU-PR-H has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CU-PR-H has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.73, we must say that CU-PR-H is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CU-PR-H has a better Altman-Z score (0.73) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-H has a debt to FCF ratio of 34.08. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CU-PR-H would need 34.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CU-PR-H has a Debt to FCF ratio of 34.08. This is in the better half of the industry: CU-PR-H outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-H has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CU-PR-H has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.68) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC4.91%
2.3 Liquidity
CU-PR-H has a Current Ratio of 1.56. 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.56, CU-PR-H is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-H has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.48, CU-PR-H is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CU-PR-H have decreased by -2.13% in the last year.
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.
CU-PR-H shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.94%.
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)-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
CU-PR-H is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.97% yearly.
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.39, the valuation of CU-PR-H can be described as very reasonable.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CU-PR-H.
CU-PR-H's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.32, the valuation of CU-PR-H can be described as very reasonable.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CU-PR-H, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CU-PR-H is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CU-PR-H is valued a bit more expensive than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CU-PR-H.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.71 |
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)1.03
PEG (5Y)116.07
EPS Next 2Y7%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.39%, CU-PR-H is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CU-PR-H's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.60.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, CU-PR-H pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CU-PR-H has a limited annual growth rate of 0.91%.
CU-PR-H has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
CU-PR-H pays out 107.49% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CU-PR-H's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP107.49%
EPS Next 2Y7%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5 1/4 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-H (11/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.9
+0.11 (+0.46%)
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 Cap4.91B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)534.00M
Analysts76
Price Target23.9 (0%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP107.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-8.49%
PT rev (3m)-5.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
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 | 10.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.32 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | 0.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.71 |
EPS(TTM)2.3
EY9.62%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY10.73%
FCF(TTM)1.72
FCFY7.21%
OCF(TTM)10.09
OCFY42.2%
SpS18.02
BVpS33.86
TBVpS28.09
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)116.07
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 | 0.73 |
F-Score5
WACC4.91%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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 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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Can you provide the profitability details for CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5 1/4 PERP?
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5 1/4 PERP (CU-PR-H.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 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 10.39 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.