CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CUP-U - KYG1899E1465 - Common Stock
13.13 USD
-0.11 (-0.83%)
Taking everything into account, CUP-U scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CUP-U was compared to 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 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.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years CUP-U had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CUP-U has a Return On Assets of 5.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CUP-U outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 11.33%, 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 (4.01%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CUP-U is in line with the industry average of 4.03%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.01%) for CUP-U is above the 3 year average (3.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.37%, CUP-U belongs to the best 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.
The Operating Margin of CUP-U (15.71%) is worse than 94.44% 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 44.88%, CUP-U is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CUP-U's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
CUP-U has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CUP-U has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CUP-U has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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 1.23. This is a bad value and indicates that CUP-U is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CUP-U's Altman-Z score of 1.23 is amongst the best of the industry. CUP-U outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.94 indicates that CUP-U is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CUP-U (0.94) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC6.62%
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.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that CUP-U may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.83, CUP-U belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.17% over the past year.
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%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.64% on average over the past years.
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
CUP-U is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.20% yearly.
CUP-U is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.43% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.53, the valuation of CUP-U can be described as very reasonable.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CUP-U, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, CUP-U is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.08 indicates a reasonable valuation of CUP-U.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CUP-U, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, CUP-U is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
72.22% 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 | 8.36 |
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)2.98
PEG (5Y)1.68
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CUP-U has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.85%, which is a nice return.
CUP-U's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.03. CUP-U pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, CUP-U pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.85% |
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 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
CUP-U pays out 65.20% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP65.2%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:CUP-U (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.13
-0.11 (-0.83%)
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 Cap555.92M
Revenue(TTM)281.98M
Net Income(TTM)46.15M
Analysts40
Price Target14.28 (8.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.95
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 | 8.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.08 | ||
| P/S | 1.42 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.64 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | 1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.36 |
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY11.73%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY12.38%
FCF(TTM)-0.3
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.83
OCFY21.55%
SpS9.22
BVpS13.32
TBVpS13.15
PEG (NY)2.98
PEG (5Y)1.68
Graham Number21.48
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 | 1.23 |
F-Score7
WACC6.62%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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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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%.