CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CUP-U - KYG1899E1465 - Common Stock
13.5 USD
+0.3 (+2.27%)
Overall CUP-U gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CUP-U against 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While CUP-U has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CUP-U is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing. Finally CUP-U also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CUP-U was profitable.
In the past year CUP-U had a positive cash flow from operations.
CUP-U had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CUP-U always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CUP-U's Return On Assets of 5.27% is amongst the best of the industry. CUP-U outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.33%, CUP-U belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.01%, CUP-U perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CUP-U is in line with the industry average of 4.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.75%) for CUP-U is below the current ROIC(4.01%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.27% | ||
| ROE | 11.33% | ||
| ROIC | 4.01% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.37%, CUP-U belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CUP-U's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.71%, CUP-U is doing worse than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
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 (44.88%) 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 | 15.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.37% | ||
| GM | 44.88% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.25, CUP-U belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
CUP-U has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.94. This is a neutral value indicating CUP-U is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CUP-U's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.94 is amongst the best of the industry. CUP-U outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC6.65%
2.3 Liquidity
CUP-U has a Current Ratio of 0.89. 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.
CUP-U has a better Current ratio (0.89) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CUP-U has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. 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.
CUP-U has a Quick ratio of 0.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. CUP-U outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CUP-U shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.17%.
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.
CUP-U shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.37%.
Measured over the past years, CUP-U shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.64% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.17%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y5.07%
EPS Q2Q%0.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.37%
Revenue growth 3Y13.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%-5.87%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CUP-U will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.20% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.43% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.86%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.56%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
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 stable.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.82, the valuation of CUP-U can be described as reasonable.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CUP-U, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CUP-U is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.34 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 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
CUP-U is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.01, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CUP-U indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CUP-U is more expensive than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CUP-U has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.09
PEG (5Y)1.74
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CUP-U has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.76%, which is a nice return.
CUP-U's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.01. CUP-U pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CUP-U pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.76% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CUP-U decreases each year by -1.32%.
CUP-U has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CUP-U has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.32%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
65.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CUP-U. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP65.2%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:CUP-U (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.5
+0.3 (+2.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap571.59M
Revenue(TTM)281.98M
Net Income(TTM)46.15M
Analysts40
Price Target14.28 (5.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.76% |
Yearly Dividend0.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.32%
DP65.2%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.31%
Min EPS beat(2)0.82%
Max EPS beat(2)11.8%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.65%
Min EPS beat(4)0.82%
Max EPS beat(4)11.8%
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%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.86%
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 | 8.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.47 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 1.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.5 |
EPS(TTM)1.53
EY11.33%
EPS(NY)1.62
Fwd EY12%
FCF(TTM)-0.3
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.82
OCFY20.88%
SpS9.19
BVpS13.27
TBVpS13.1
PEG (NY)3.09
PEG (5Y)1.74
Graham Number21.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.27% | ||
| ROE | 11.33% | ||
| ROCE | 5.68% | ||
| ROIC | 4.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.05% | ||
| OM | 15.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.37% | ||
| GM | 44.88% | ||
| 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.39%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 191.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 33.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
F-Score7
WACC6.65%
ROIC/WACC0.6
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)7.17%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y5.07%
EPS Q2Q%0.83%
EPS Next Y2.86%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.37%
Revenue growth 3Y13.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%-5.87%
Revenue Next Year-2.56%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.23%
EBIT growth 3Y10.27%
EBIT growth 5Y6.54%
EBIT Next Year151.22%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y22.15%
OCF growth 3Y13.83%
OCF growth 5Y8.05%
CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A / CUP-U.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CUP-U.CA.
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CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A sustainable?
The dividend rating of CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 65.2%.