CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CU-PR-C - CA1367176916
24.39 CAD
+0.14 (+0.58%)
CU-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 20 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. CU-PR-C has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CU-PR-C has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CU-PR-C had positive earnings in the past year.
CU-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CU-PR-C has always been profitable.
CU-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CU-PR-C has a Return On Assets (2.16%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CU-PR-C has a Return On Equity (7.68%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.86%, CU-PR-C is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CU-PR-C is in line with the industry average of 3.84%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.80%) for CU-PR-C 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
With a Profit Margin value of 14.43%, CU-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-C's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CU-PR-C's Operating Margin of 31.51% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-C outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CU-PR-C has declined.
CU-PR-C's Gross Margin of 88.73% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-C outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CU-PR-C has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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-C is destroying value.
CU-PR-C has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CU-PR-C has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CU-PR-C is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.73, we must say that CU-PR-C is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CU-PR-C has a better Altman-Z score (0.73) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 34.08. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CU-PR-C would need 34.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CU-PR-C's Debt to FCF ratio of 34.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-C outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CU-PR-C has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.68) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC4.92%
2.3 Liquidity
CU-PR-C has a Current Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that CU-PR-C is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.56, CU-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that CU-PR-C is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.48, CU-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CU-PR-C shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.13%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.09% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.94% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CU-PR-C shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.85% on average per year.
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-C will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.97% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CU-PR-C will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.05%
EPS Next 2Y7%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
EPS Next 5Y5.97%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.60 indicates a reasonable valuation of CU-PR-C.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CU-PR-C is on the same level as its industry peers.
CU-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.51, the valuation of CU-PR-C can be described as reasonable.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CU-PR-C, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CU-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CU-PR-C indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CU-PR-C is more expensive than 65.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CU-PR-C's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)118.45
EPS Next 2Y7%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CU-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.36%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.57, CU-PR-C has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
CU-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CU-PR-C has a limited annual growth rate of 0.91%.
CU-PR-C has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CU-PR-C has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
107.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CU-PR-C. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CU-PR-C is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP107.49%
EPS Next 2Y7%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-C (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.39
+0.14 (+0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.01B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)534.00M
Analysts76
Price Target24.1 (-1.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP107.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.61%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.61%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.85%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.37%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.94%
PT rev (1m)-4.91%
PT rev (3m)-4.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.51 | ||
| P/S | 1.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.42 | ||
| P/B | 0.72 | ||
| P/tB | 0.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.77 |
EPS(TTM)2.3
EY9.43%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY10.52%
FCF(TTM)1.72
FCFY7.07%
OCF(TTM)10.09
OCFY41.36%
SpS18.02
BVpS33.86
TBVpS28.09
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)118.45
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 | 0.73 |
F-Score5
WACC4.92%
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 Y10.05%
EPS Next 2Y7%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
EPS Next 5Y5.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.94%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-2.22%
Revenue Next Year-5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 3Y1.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y54.44%
EBIT growth 3Y3.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.39%
EBIT Next Year237.12%
EBIT Next 3Y57.47%
EBIT Next 5Y36.01%
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 5.2 PERP / CU-PR-C.CA FAQ
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What is the expected EPS growth for CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) is expected to grow by 10.05% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 107.49%.