CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CUP-U - Toronto Stock Exchange - KYG1899E1465 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
CUP-U gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 19 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While CUP-U has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CUP-U has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. CUP-U also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CUP-U was profitable.
CUP-U had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CUP-U had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CUP-U had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CUP-U (5.05%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.95%, CUP-U belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CUP-U (3.83%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 3.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.83%) for CUP-U is above the 3 year average (3.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.05% | ||
| ROE | 10.95% | ||
| ROIC | 3.83% |
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
CUP-U's Profit Margin of 14.98% is amongst the best of the industry. CUP-U outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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 worse Operating Margin (14.33%) than 94.74% of its industry peers.
CUP-U's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CUP-U (41.98%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CUP-U's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.98% | ||
| GM | 41.98% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CUP-U has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CUP-U has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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 1.25. This is a bad value and indicates that CUP-U is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.25, CUP-U belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96 indicates that CUP-U is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.96, CUP-U belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC6.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.08 indicates that CUP-U should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CUP-U has a better Current ratio (1.08) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CUP-U has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.99, CUP-U belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.91% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, CUP-U shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.07% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CUP-U shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.12% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.64% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.91%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y5.07%
EPS Q2Q%12.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.12%
Revenue growth 3Y13.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%-8.19%
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 2.35% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.95%
EPS Next 2Y2.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.32%
Revenue Next 2Y2.68%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.56 indicates a reasonable valuation of CUP-U.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CUP-U is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 78.95% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CUP-U to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say CUP-U is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.28 indicates a reasonable valuation of CUP-U.
CUP-U's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CUP-U is more expensive than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CUP-U to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.42), we can say CUP-U is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CUP-U is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 78.95% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CUP-U may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.69
EPS Next 2Y2.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.85%, CUP-U is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.28, CUP-U pays a better dividend. On top of this CUP-U pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CUP-U's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.85% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CUP-U decreases each year by -1.32%.
CUP-U has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 65.55% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP65.55%
EPS Next 2Y2.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:CUP-U (8/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
12.92
-0.08 (-0.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap546.13M
Analysts40
Price Target14.28 (10.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.32%
DP65.55%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.98%
Min EPS beat(2)8.74%
Max EPS beat(2)9.22%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)0.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
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 | 8.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.28 | ||
| P/S | 1.38 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.42 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 1.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.94 |
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY11.69%
EPS(NY)1.56
Fwd EY12.08%
FCF(TTM)-0.4
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.93
OCFY22.64%
SpS9.39
BVpS12.84
TBVpS12.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.05% | ||
| ROE | 10.95% | ||
| ROCE | 5.32% | ||
| ROIC | 3.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.92% | ||
| OM | 14.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.98% | ||
| GM | 41.98% | ||
| 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.39%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 221.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 35.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 102.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
F-Score6
WACC6.62%
ROIC/WACC0.58
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)6.91%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y5.07%
EPS Q2Q%12.92%
EPS Next Y-0.95%
EPS Next 2Y2.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.12%
Revenue growth 3Y13.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%-8.19%
Revenue Next Year-0.32%
Revenue Next 2Y2.68%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.64%
EBIT growth 3Y10.27%
EBIT growth 5Y6.54%
EBIT Next Year148.78%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y77.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y82.78%
OCF growth 3Y13.83%
OCF growth 5Y8.05%