CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CUP-U - Toronto Stock Exchange - KYG1899E1465 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, CUP-U scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CUP-U was compared to 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. Finally CUP-U also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CUP-U had positive earnings in the past year.
CUP-U had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CUP-U has always been profitable.
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.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 10.95%, CUP-U belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CUP-U has a Return On Invested Capital (3.83%) which is in line with 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 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.98%, 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 worse Operating Margin (14.33%) than 94.74% 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.
CUP-U has a Gross Margin (41.98%) which 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 | 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CUP-U 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
The debt/assets ratio for CUP-U has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.27, we must say that CUP-U is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CUP-U has a better Altman-Z score (1.27) than 94.74% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96 indicates that CUP-U is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.96, CUP-U belongs to the top 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 | 1.27 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC6.82%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.08 indicates that CUP-U should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.08, CUP-U belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that CUP-U may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CUP-U's Quick ratio of 0.99 is amongst the best of the industry. CUP-U outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CUP-U shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.91%.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, CUP-U will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.95%
EPS Next 2Y2.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.32%
Revenue Next 2Y2.52%
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 decreasing.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.81, which indicates a very decent valuation of CUP-U.
CUP-U's Price/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/Earnings ratio of CUP-U to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.53), we can say CUP-U is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.52, which indicates a very decent valuation of CUP-U.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CUP-U is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 78.95% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.27. CUP-U is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
78.95% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CUP-U, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CUP-U has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.74
EPS Next 2Y2.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.54%, CUP-U is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.25, 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 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.54% |
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 (6/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.22
-0.13 (-0.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap557.75M
Analysts40
Price Target14.28 (8.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.54% |
Yearly Dividend0.93
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)0.38%
PT rev (3m)0.38%
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)-6.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.41 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | 1.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
EPS(TTM)1.5
EY11.35%
EPS(NY)1.55
Fwd EY11.74%
FCF(TTM)-0.4
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY22.04%
SpS9.35
BVpS12.79
TBVpS12.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.74
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 | 1.27 |
F-Score6
WACC6.82%
ROIC/WACC0.56
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 2Y2.52%
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%