CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5 1/4 PERP (CU-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CU-PR-H - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA1367176346 - Currency: CAD
Overall CU-PR-H gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CU-PR-H against 21 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CU-PR-H while its profitability can be described as average. CU-PR-H has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CU-PR-H had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CU-PR-H had a positive cash flow from operations.
CU-PR-H had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CU-PR-H had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CU-PR-H has a better Return On Assets (1.65%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-H has a Return On Equity of 5.67%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CU-PR-H outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.34%, CU-PR-H is not doing good in the industry: 76.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CU-PR-H 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-H is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CU-PR-H has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 26.39%, CU-PR-H is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same 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 88.20%, CU-PR-H is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 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-H is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CU-PR-H has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CU-PR-H has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CU-PR-H has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CU-PR-H has an Altman-Z score of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that CU-PR-H is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CU-PR-H has a Altman-Z score of 0.70. This is in the better half of the industry: CU-PR-H outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CU-PR-H is 30.24, which is on the high side as it means it would take CU-PR-H, 30.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CU-PR-H has a Debt to FCF ratio of 30.24. This is in the better half of the industry: CU-PR-H outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.60 is on the high side and indicates that CU-PR-H has dependencies on debt financing.
CU-PR-H's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-H outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC4.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that CU-PR-H should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CU-PR-H (1.04) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that CU-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CU-PR-H's Quick ratio of 0.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-H outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CU-PR-H have decreased by -2.16% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, CU-PR-H 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-H shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.53% in the last year.
CU-PR-H shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.85% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.76% on average over the next years.
CU-PR-H is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.23% yearly.
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.
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
CU-PR-H is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.29.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CU-PR-H, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. CU-PR-H is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.04 indicates a reasonable valuation of CU-PR-H.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CU-PR-H indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CU-PR-H is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.28, CU-PR-H is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CU-PR-H is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CU-PR-H.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)114.91
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CU-PR-H has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.50%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.22, CU-PR-H has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
CU-PR-H's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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
CU-PR-H pays out 141.56% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP141.56%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5 1/4 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-H (8/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.25
-0.4 (-1.69%)
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 Cap4.77B
Analysts76
Price Target24.23 (4.22%)
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 Years4
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)0%
PT rev (3m)3.5%
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 | 10.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.04 | ||
| P/S | 1.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.33 | ||
| P/B | 0.68 | ||
| P/tB | 0.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.73 |
EPS(TTM)2.26
EY9.72%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY11.06%
FCF(TTM)1.82
FCFY7.84%
OCF(TTM)10
OCFY43.01%
SpS18.2
BVpS34.12
TBVpS28.56
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)114.91
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 | 0.7 |
F-Score5
WACC4.94%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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%