CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CU-PR-C - CA1367176916
24.75 CAD
+0.1 (+0.41%)
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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CU-PR-C was profitable.
In the past year CU-PR-C had a positive cash flow from operations.
CU-PR-C had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CU-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow.
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 of 7.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CU-PR-C outperforms 55.00% of its industry peers.
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 last Return On Invested Capital (3.86%) for CU-PR-C is above the 3 year average (3.80%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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-C's Profit Margin of 14.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-C outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 31.51%, CU-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-C's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 88.73%, CU-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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
CU-PR-C 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 CU-PR-C has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CU-PR-C has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CU-PR-C has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CU-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that CU-PR-C is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CU-PR-C's Altman-Z score of 0.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CU-PR-C outperforms 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 34.08, CU-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.68, CU-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC4.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.56 indicates that CU-PR-C should not have too much problems paying 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.
A Quick Ratio of 1.48 indicates that CU-PR-C should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CU-PR-C has a Quick ratio of 1.48. This is in the better half of the industry: CU-PR-C outperforms 65.00% 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-C have decreased by -2.13% in the last year.
CU-PR-C shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.09% yearly.
CU-PR-C shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.94%.
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
CU-PR-C is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.97% yearly.
CU-PR-C is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.22% yearly.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 10.76 indicates a reasonable valuation of CU-PR-C.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CU-PR-C.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CU-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say CU-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.65 indicates a reasonable valuation of CU-PR-C.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CU-PR-C is valued a bit cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
65.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CU-PR-C, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CU-PR-C.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CU-PR-C's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)120.2
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 4.53, 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 2.32.
| 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
CU-PR-C pays out 107.49% of its income as dividend. 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 (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.75
+0.1 (+0.41%)
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 Cap5.08B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)534.00M
Analysts76
Price Target24.1 (-2.63%)
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 | 10.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.65 | ||
| P/S | 1.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.73 | ||
| P/tB | 0.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.8 |
EPS(TTM)2.3
EY9.29%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY10.36%
FCF(TTM)1.72
FCFY6.97%
OCF(TTM)10.09
OCFY40.75%
SpS18.02
BVpS33.86
TBVpS28.09
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)120.2
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
WACC4.94%
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
What is the fundamental rating for CU-PR-C stock?
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Can you provide the valuation status for CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP?
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CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
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%.