CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP (CU-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CU-PR-C - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA1367176916 - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, CU-PR-C scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CU-PR-C was compared to 22 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. While CU-PR-C is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CU-PR-C is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CU-PR-C had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CU-PR-C had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CU-PR-C has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CU-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.65%, CU-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CU-PR-C (5.67%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CU-PR-C has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.34%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CU-PR-C underperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CU-PR-C is in line with the industry average of 3.69%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.65% | ||
| ROE | 5.67% | ||
| ROIC | 3.34% |
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 has a better Profit Margin (10.63%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CU-PR-C has a better Operating Margin (26.39%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CU-PR-C has a Gross Margin of 88.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: CU-PR-C outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
CU-PR-C's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.63% | ||
| GM | 88.2% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CU-PR-C is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CU-PR-C has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CU-PR-C has less shares outstanding
CU-PR-C has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.70, we must say that CU-PR-C is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.70, CU-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CU-PR-C is 30.24, which is on the high side as it means it would take CU-PR-C, 30.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CU-PR-C has a better Debt to FCF ratio (30.24) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.60 is on the high side and indicates that CU-PR-C has dependencies on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.60, CU-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC4.92%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that CU-PR-C should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CU-PR-C has a Current ratio (1.04) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CU-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that CU-PR-C 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, CU-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CU-PR-C have decreased by -2.16% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.09% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.53% in the past year.
CU-PR-C shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.16%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y0.09%
EPS Q2Q%2.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-0.55%
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 3.76% yearly.
CU-PR-C is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.89% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
EPS Next 5Y3.76%
Revenue Next Year0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.44, which indicates a very decent valuation of CU-PR-C.
CU-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CU-PR-C is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
CU-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.17, the valuation of CU-PR-C can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CU-PR-C is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.76, CU-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.17 |
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 63.64% 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 | 12.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.77 |
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)1.09
PEG (5Y)116.64
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CU-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.63%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.54, CU-PR-C has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, CU-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.63% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CU-PR-C has a limited annual growth rate of 0.91%.
CU-PR-C has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 141.56% 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.
DP141.56%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD - CUCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:CU-PR-C (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.6
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.84B
Analysts76
Price Target23.97 (1.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.63% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.91%
DP141.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.54%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.99%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.54%
Max EPS beat(4)7.87%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.23%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.5%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-17.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)-17.35%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.16%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.43%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.59%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.94%
PT rev (1m)11.16%
PT rev (3m)6.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
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 | 10.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.17 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.36 | ||
| P/B | 0.69 | ||
| P/tB | 0.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.77 |
EPS(TTM)2.26
EY9.58%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY10.9%
FCF(TTM)1.82
FCFY7.73%
OCF(TTM)10.01
OCFY42.4%
SpS18.22
BVpS34.15
TBVpS28.58
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)116.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.65% | ||
| ROE | 5.67% | ||
| ROCE | 4.33% | ||
| ROIC | 3.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.6% | ||
| OM | 26.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.63% | ||
| GM | 88.2% | ||
| FCFM | 10.01% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.78%
ROICexcg 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 | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 234.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 44.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 120.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 94.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.7 |
F-Score5
WACC4.92%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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)-2.16%
EPS 3Y1.06%
EPS 5Y0.09%
EPS Q2Q%2.41%
EPS Next Y9.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.61%
EPS Next 5Y3.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-0.55%
Revenue Next Year0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.68%
EBIT growth 3Y3.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.39%
EBIT Next Year239.73%
EBIT Next 3Y58.42%
EBIT Next 5Y36.01%
FCF growth 1Y-41.1%
FCF growth 3Y-13.47%
FCF growth 5Y0.5%
OCF growth 1Y0.54%
OCF growth 3Y3.72%
OCF growth 5Y7.14%