CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-I.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:CU-PR-I • CA1367176262

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This CU-PR-I.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CU-PR-I.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CU-PR-I was profitable.
  • CU-PR-I had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CU-PR-I has been profitable.
  • CU-PR-I had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CU-PR-I.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCU-PR-I.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of CU-PR-I (2.16%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CU-PR-I has a Return On Equity (7.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • CU-PR-I has a Return On Invested Capital (3.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CU-PR-I is in line with the industry average of 2.59%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (3.86%) for CU-PR-I is above the 3 year average (3.80%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
CU-PR-I.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCU-PR-I.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • CU-PR-I's Profit Margin of 14.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-I outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CU-PR-I has declined.
  • CU-PR-I has a Operating Margin (31.51%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CU-PR-I's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CU-PR-I has a Gross Margin of 88.73%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CU-PR-I outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CU-PR-I has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
CU-PR-I.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCU-PR-I.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. CU-PR-I.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CU-PR-I is destroying value.
  • CU-PR-I has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • CU-PR-I has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CU-PR-I is higher compared to a year ago.
CU-PR-I.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCU-PR-I.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CU-PR-I.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCU-PR-I.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.74, we must say that CU-PR-I is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.74, CU-PR-I is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CU-PR-I has a debt to FCF ratio of 34.08. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CU-PR-I would need 34.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CU-PR-I's Debt to FCF ratio of 34.08 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-I outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
  • CU-PR-I has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.68, CU-PR-I is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.68
Debt/FCF 34.08
Altman-Z 0.74
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC4.95%
CU-PR-I.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCU-PR-I.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CU-PR-I has a Current Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that CU-PR-I is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.56, CU-PR-I perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CU-PR-I has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that CU-PR-I is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CU-PR-I has a Quick ratio of 1.48. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CU-PR-I outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.48
CU-PR-I.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCU-PR-I.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. CU-PR-I.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CU-PR-I shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.13%.
  • CU-PR-I shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.09% yearly.
  • CU-PR-I shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.94%.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.85% on average over the past years.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.97% on average over the next years.
  • CU-PR-I is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y11%
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.7%
EPS Next 5Y5.97%
Revenue Next Year-4.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
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.
CU-PR-I.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCU-PR-I.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
CU-PR-I.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCU-PR-I.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. CU-PR-I.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.87, the valuation of CU-PR-I can be described as reasonable.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CU-PR-I.
  • CU-PR-I's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.88.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.72, which indicates a very decent valuation of CU-PR-I.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CU-PR-I is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. CU-PR-I is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.87
Fwd PE 9.72
CU-PR-I.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCU-PR-I.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CU-PR-I is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CU-PR-I is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.5
EV/EBITDA 8.83
CU-PR-I.CA Per share dataCU-PR-I.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)121.41
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.7%

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5. CU-PR-I.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CU-PR-I has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.44%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.62, CU-PR-I has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, CU-PR-I pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.44%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CU-PR-I has a limited annual growth rate of 0.91%.
  • CU-PR-I has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • CU-PR-I has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
CU-PR-I.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCU-PR-I.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • CU-PR-I pays out 107.49% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • CU-PR-I's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP107.49%
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.7%
CU-PR-I.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCU-PR-I.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M
CU-PR-I.CA Dividend Payout.CU-PR-I.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CU-PR-I.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CU-PR-I.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP

TSX:CU-PR-I (12/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-07
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners16.08%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.13B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)534.00M
Analysts76
Price Target24.97 (-0.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.44%
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP107.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-DateN/A
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)-4.97%
PT rev (3m)-7.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.87
Fwd PE 9.72
P/S 1.39
P/FCF 14.5
P/OCF 2.48
P/B 0.74
P/tB 0.89
EV/EBITDA 8.83
EPS(TTM)2.3
EY9.2%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY10.29%
FCF(TTM)1.72
FCFY6.9%
OCF(TTM)10.09
OCFY40.35%
SpS18.02
BVpS33.86
TBVpS28.09
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)121.41
Graham Number41.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.74
F-Score5
WACC4.95%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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 Y11%
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.7%
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-4.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y54.44%
EBIT growth 3Y3.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.39%
EBIT Next Year242.49%
EBIT Next 3Y57.7%
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 4 1/2 PERP / CU-PR-I.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CU-PR-I stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CU-PR-I.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-I.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CU-PR-I stock?

CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-I.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CU-PR-I stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-I.CA) is 10.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.74.


Is the dividend of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP sustainable?

The dividend rating of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-I.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 107.49%.