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
CU-PR-H gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. CU-PR-H has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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.
In the past 5 years CU-PR-H has always been profitable.
CU-PR-H had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CU-PR-H's Return On Assets of 1.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-H outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.67%, CU-PR-H perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CU-PR-H (3.34%) is worse than 81.82% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-H had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.80%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.69%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of CU-PR-H (10.63%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CU-PR-H has declined.
CU-PR-H has a Operating Margin of 26.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: CU-PR-H outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-H's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 88.20%, CU-PR-H is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% 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 | 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.
CU-PR-H has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CU-PR-H has less shares outstanding
CU-PR-H has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CU-PR-H has an Altman-Z score of 0.69. 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 better Altman-Z score (0.69) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-H has a debt to FCF ratio of 30.24. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CU-PR-H would need 30.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CU-PR-H's Debt to FCF ratio of 30.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-H outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-H has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.60. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.60, CU-PR-H perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC4.85%
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.
CU-PR-H has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that CU-PR-H is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CU-PR-H (0.99) is better than 63.64% 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.
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 -0.53%.
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)-2.16%
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 2.89% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
EPS Next 5Y3.76%
Revenue Next Year0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
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 10.04, the valuation of CU-PR-H can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CU-PR-H is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.25, CU-PR-H is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.82, the valuation of CU-PR-H can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CU-PR-H is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CU-PR-H to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.15), we can say CU-PR-H is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.82 |
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 68.18% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CU-PR-H is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.66 |
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)1.05
PEG (5Y)112.19
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CU-PR-H has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.78%, which is a nice return.
CU-PR-H's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.96.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CU-PR-H pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
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.
CU-PR-H'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 5 1/4 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-H (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.7
+0.1 (+0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.65B
Analysts77.14
Price Target23.83 (4.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
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)1.79%
PT rev (3m)-6.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.11%
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 | 10.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.82 | ||
| P/S | 1.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.27 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | 0.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.66 |
EPS(TTM)2.26
EY9.96%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY11.33%
FCF(TTM)1.82
FCFY8.04%
OCF(TTM)10.01
OCFY44.09%
SpS18.22
BVpS34.15
TBVpS28.58
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)112.19
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 | 0.69 |
F-Score5
WACC4.85%
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 Year0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
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%