CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP (CU-PR-I.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CU-PR-I - CA1367176262
25.14 CAD
+0.02 (+0.08%)
CU-PR-I gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 21 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CU-PR-I while its profitability can be described as average. CU-PR-I is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally CU-PR-I also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
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.
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
With a Return On Assets value of 1.87%, CU-PR-I perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-I has a Return On Equity (6.39%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CU-PR-I (3.51%) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-I had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.80%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.65%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.87% | ||
| ROE | 6.39% | ||
| ROIC | 3.51% |
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
With a Profit Margin value of 12.00%, CU-PR-I perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-I's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CU-PR-I (28.00%) 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's Gross Margin of 88.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-I outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-I's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12% | ||
| GM | 88.65% |
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
CU-PR-I has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CU-PR-I has an Altman-Z score of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that CU-PR-I is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CU-PR-I has a better Altman-Z score (0.73) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CU-PR-I is 39.44, which is on the high side as it means it would take CU-PR-I, 39.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 39.44, CU-PR-I perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-I has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.62, CU-PR-I perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 39.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC5.05%
2.3 Liquidity
CU-PR-I has a Current Ratio of 1.20. 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.20, CU-PR-I is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that CU-PR-I should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CU-PR-I (1.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CU-PR-I have decreased by -0.44% in the last year.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.51% in the past year.
CU-PR-I shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.44%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y0.09%
EPS Q2Q%4.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.51%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-2.09%
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 3.76% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CU-PR-I will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.43%
EPS Next 2Y7.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5Y3.76%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.03, which indicates a very decent valuation of CU-PR-I.
CU-PR-I's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.06. CU-PR-I is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.80, the valuation of CU-PR-I can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CU-PR-I is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CU-PR-I's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.64.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CU-PR-I's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CU-PR-I is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-I's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CU-PR-I's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)123.16
EPS Next 2Y7.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CU-PR-I has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.43%, which is a nice return.
CU-PR-I's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.53.
CU-PR-I's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.43% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
128.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CU-PR-I. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CU-PR-I's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP128.25%
EPS Next 2Y7.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 4 1/2 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-I (9/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.14
+0.02 (+0.08%)
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 Cap5.16B
Analysts76
Price Target27 (7.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.43% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP128.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.71%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.54%
Max EPS beat(4)7.87%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.01%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.28%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.78%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.21%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.16%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.46%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.1%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.23%
PT rev (1m)0.74%
PT rev (3m)-0.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.8 | ||
| P/S | 1.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.74 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.9 |
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY9.07%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY10.21%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY5.58%
OCF(TTM)9.85
OCFY39.19%
SpS18.12
BVpS33.99
TBVpS28.34
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)123.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.87% | ||
| ROE | 6.39% | ||
| ROCE | 4.52% | ||
| ROIC | 3.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.76% | ||
| OM | 28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12% | ||
| GM | 88.65% | ||
| FCFM | 7.75% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 39.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 240.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 46.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.08 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 114.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 64.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.73 |
F-Score4
WACC5.05%
ROIC/WACC0.7
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)-0.44%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y0.09%
EPS Q2Q%4.65%
EPS Next Y10.43%
EPS Next 2Y7.04%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5Y3.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.51%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-2.09%
Revenue Next Year-5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 3Y1.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.77%
EBIT growth 3Y3.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.39%
EBIT Next Year239.73%
EBIT Next 3Y58.42%
EBIT Next 5Y36.01%
FCF growth 1Y-32.71%
FCF growth 3Y-13.47%
FCF growth 5Y0.5%
OCF growth 1Y8.13%
OCF growth 3Y3.72%
OCF growth 5Y7.14%