CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-I.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CU-PR-I - CA1367176262
25 CAD
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CU-PR-I gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 20 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. While CU-PR-I is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CU-PR-I has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CU-PR-I had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CU-PR-I had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CU-PR-I has always been profitable.
CU-PR-I had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CU-PR-I has a Return On Assets (2.16%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CU-PR-I's Return On Equity of 7.68% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-I outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-I has a Return On Invested Capital (3.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CU-PR-I is in line with the industry average of 3.74%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.80%) for CU-PR-I is below the current ROIC(3.86%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.43%, CU-PR-I is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CU-PR-I has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 31.51%, CU-PR-I is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-I's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CU-PR-I has a Gross Margin (88.73%) which is in line with 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 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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, CU-PR-I has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CU-PR-I has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CU-PR-I is 34.08, which is on the high side as it means it would take CU-PR-I, 34.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CU-PR-I has a Debt to FCF ratio of 34.08. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CU-PR-I outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68 is on the high side and indicates that CU-PR-I has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CU-PR-I (1.68) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC4.95%
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.
CU-PR-I has a Current ratio (1.56) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
The Quick ratio of CU-PR-I (1.48) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
3. Growth
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.09% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.94% in the past year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CU-PR-I will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.97% on average per year.
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.87, the valuation of CU-PR-I can be described as very reasonable.
CU-PR-I's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, CU-PR-I is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.72, which indicates a very decent valuation of CU-PR-I.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CU-PR-I indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CU-PR-I is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.23, CU-PR-I is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CU-PR-I, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CU-PR-I's 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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.44%, CU-PR-I is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CU-PR-I's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.53.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, CU-PR-I pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As CU-PR-I did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
107.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CU-PR-I. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CU-PR-I is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP107.49%
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.7%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-I (12/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 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 | 0.74 |
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 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?
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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%.