CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.6 PERP (CU-PR-K.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CU-PR-K -
25.08 CAD
+0.03 (+0.12%)
CU-PR-K 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-K is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CU-PR-K has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CU-PR-K was profitable.
In the past year CU-PR-K had a positive cash flow from operations.
CU-PR-K had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CU-PR-K always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CU-PR-K has a Return On Assets of 2.16%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CU-PR-K outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-K has a Return On Equity (7.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CU-PR-K's Return On Invested Capital of 3.86% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-K is outperformed by 61.90% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-K had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.80%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.74%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.80%) for CU-PR-K 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
CU-PR-K has a Profit Margin (14.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CU-PR-K's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CU-PR-K (31.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CU-PR-K has declined.
CU-PR-K has a Gross Margin (88.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CU-PR-K's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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-K is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CU-PR-K has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CU-PR-K has less shares outstanding
CU-PR-K has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CU-PR-K has an Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that CU-PR-K is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CU-PR-K's Altman-Z score of 0.74 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-K outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CU-PR-K is 34.08, which is on the high side as it means it would take CU-PR-K, 34.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CU-PR-K has a Debt to FCF ratio (34.08) which is in line with its industry peers.
CU-PR-K 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-K is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same 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-K has a Current Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that CU-PR-K is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CU-PR-K's Current ratio of 1.56 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-K outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-K has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that CU-PR-K is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CU-PR-K's Quick ratio of 1.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-K outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CU-PR-K have decreased by -2.13% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, CU-PR-K shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.09% on average per year.
CU-PR-K shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.94%.
CU-PR-K shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.85% yearly.
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-K will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.68% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CU-PR-K will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.2%
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
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.
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 10.90, the valuation of CU-PR-K can be described as very reasonable.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CU-PR-K.
CU-PR-K is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.74, which indicates a very decent valuation of CU-PR-K.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CU-PR-K is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-K's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CU-PR-K's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CU-PR-K is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CU-PR-K.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CU-PR-K's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)121.8
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CU-PR-K has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.33%, which is a nice return.
CU-PR-K's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.55.
CU-PR-K's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.33% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CU-PR-K has a limited annual growth rate of 0.91%.
CU-PR-K does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
CU-PR-K pays out 107.49% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CU-PR-K is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP107.49%
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.6 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-K (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.08
+0.03 (+0.12%)
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 Cap5.15B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)534.00M
Analysts76
Price Target26.47 (5.54%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.33% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP107.49%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.74 | ||
| P/S | 1.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.74 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.84 |
EPS(TTM)2.3
EY9.17%
EPS(NY)2.58
Fwd EY10.27%
FCF(TTM)1.72
FCFY6.87%
OCF(TTM)10.09
OCFY40.22%
SpS18.02
BVpS33.86
TBVpS28.09
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)121.8
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 Y11.2%
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
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 5YN/A
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 5.6 PERP / CU-PR-K.CA FAQ
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The financial health rating of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.6 PERP (CU-PR-K.CA) is 3 / 10.
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The dividend rating of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.6 PERP (CU-PR-K.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 107.49%.