CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CUP-U - KYG1899E1465 - Common Stock
13.32 USD
-0.23 (-1.7%)
Taking everything into account, CUP-U scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CUP-U was compared to 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While CUP-U belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CUP-U does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively. Finally CUP-U also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CUP-U was profitable.
In the past year CUP-U had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CUP-U has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CUP-U had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.27%, CUP-U belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CUP-U has a Return On Equity of 11.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CUP-U outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
CUP-U's Return On Invested Capital of 4.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CUP-U outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
CUP-U had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.75%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.03%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.01%) for CUP-U is above the 3 year average (3.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.27% | ||
| ROE | 11.33% | ||
| ROIC | 4.01% |
ROA(3y)4.73%
ROA(5y)4.55%
ROE(3y)10.88%
ROE(5y)10.23%
ROIC(3y)3.75%
ROIC(5y)3.71%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.37%, CUP-U belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CUP-U has remained more or less at the same level.
CUP-U has a Operating Margin of 15.71%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CUP-U underperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CUP-U has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of CUP-U (44.88%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CUP-U has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.37% | ||
| GM | 44.88% |
OM growth 3Y-3.23%
OM growth 5Y-1.03%
PM growth 3Y-1.3%
PM growth 5Y0.52%
GM growth 3Y-4.7%
GM growth 5Y-1.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CUP-U has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CUP-U has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CUP-U has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CUP-U has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CUP-U has an Altman-Z score of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that CUP-U is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CUP-U's Altman-Z score of 1.24 is amongst the best of the industry. CUP-U outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.94 indicates that CUP-U is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CUP-U has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.94. This is amongst the best in the industry. CUP-U outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC6.64%
2.3 Liquidity
CUP-U has a Current Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that CUP-U is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CUP-U (0.89) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that CUP-U may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CUP-U has a better Quick ratio (0.83) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CUP-U shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.17%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.07% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.37% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CUP-U shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.64% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.17%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y5.07%
EPS Q2Q%0.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.37%
Revenue growth 3Y13.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%-5.87%
3.2 Future
CUP-U is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.20% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CUP-U will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.86%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.56%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.65, the valuation of CUP-U can be described as very reasonable.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CUP-U, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, CUP-U is valued rather cheaply.
CUP-U is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.18.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CUP-U indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CUP-U is more expensive than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CUP-U to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say CUP-U is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CUP-U is valued a bit more expensive than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CUP-U may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.03
PEG (5Y)1.71
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CUP-U has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.71%, which is a nice return.
CUP-U's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.51. CUP-U pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CUP-U pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.71% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CUP-U decreases each year by -1.32%.
CUP-U has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CUP-U has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.32%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
CUP-U pays out 65.20% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP65.2%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:CUP-U (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
13.32
-0.23 (-1.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap563.97M
Revenue(TTM)281.98M
Net Income(TTM)46.15M
Analysts40
Price Target14.28 (7.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.71% |
Yearly Dividend0.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.32%
DP65.2%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.31%
Min EPS beat(2)0.82%
Max EPS beat(2)11.8%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.65%
Min EPS beat(4)0.82%
Max EPS beat(4)11.8%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.18 | ||
| P/S | 1.44 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.7 | ||
| P/B | 1 | ||
| P/tB | 1.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.42 |
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY11.56%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY12.23%
FCF(TTM)-0.3
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.84
OCFY21.29%
SpS9.24
BVpS13.34
TBVpS13.17
PEG (NY)3.03
PEG (5Y)1.71
Graham Number21.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.27% | ||
| ROE | 11.33% | ||
| ROCE | 5.68% | ||
| ROIC | 4.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.05% | ||
| OM | 15.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.37% | ||
| GM | 44.88% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.73%
ROA(5y)4.55%
ROE(3y)10.88%
ROE(5y)10.23%
ROIC(3y)3.75%
ROIC(5y)3.71%
ROICexc(3y)3.8%
ROICexc(5y)3.81%
ROICexgc(3y)3.83%
ROICexgc(5y)3.84%
ROCE(3y)5.37%
ROCE(5y)5.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.39%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.99%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.97%
OM growth 3Y-3.23%
OM growth 5Y-1.03%
PM growth 3Y-1.3%
PM growth 5Y0.52%
GM growth 3Y-4.7%
GM growth 5Y-1.21%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 191.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 33.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.24 |
F-Score7
WACC6.64%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)238.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)205.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)35.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)34.09%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.17%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y5.07%
EPS Q2Q%0.83%
EPS Next Y2.86%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.37%
Revenue growth 3Y13.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%-5.87%
Revenue Next Year-2.56%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.23%
EBIT growth 3Y10.27%
EBIT growth 5Y6.54%
EBIT Next Year151.22%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y22.15%
OCF growth 3Y13.83%
OCF growth 5Y8.05%
CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A / CUP-U.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CUP-U.CA.
What is the valuation status for CUP-U stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of CUP-U stock?
CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CUP-U stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) is 8.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.
Can you provide the financial health for CUP-U stock?
The financial health rating of CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) is 3 / 10.