CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CUP-U - KYG1899E1465 - Common Stock
13.48 USD
+0.23 (+1.74%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CUP-U. 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.
CUP-U had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CUP-U had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CUP-U had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CUP-U has a Return On Assets of 5.16%. 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 11.17%, 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 (3.90%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CUP-U had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.75%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.02%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.90%) for CUP-U is above the 3 year average (3.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.16% | ||
| ROE | 11.17% | ||
| ROIC | 3.9% |
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 15.51%, 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.
CUP-U has a Operating Margin of 14.86%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CUP-U underperforms 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.
CUP-U has a Gross Margin (43.25%) 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 | 14.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.51% | ||
| GM | 43.25% |
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.
CUP-U has more shares outstanding than it did 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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.24, we must say that CUP-U is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CUP-U's Altman-Z score of 1.24 is amongst the best of the industry. CUP-U outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
CUP-U has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96. This is a neutral value indicating CUP-U is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CUP-U has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.96) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC6.61%
2.3 Liquidity
CUP-U has a Current Ratio of 0.87. 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.
The Current ratio of CUP-U (0.87) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that CUP-U may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CUP-U has a better Quick ratio (0.81) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.45% over the past year.
CUP-U shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.07% yearly.
CUP-U shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.36%.
CUP-U shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.64% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.45%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y5.07%
EPS Q2Q%4.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.36%
Revenue growth 3Y13.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%-1.88%
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, CUP-U will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.43% on average per year.
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 8.70, the valuation of CUP-U can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings 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.
CUP-U is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.14, the valuation of CUP-U can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings 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.
CUP-U's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 33.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CUP-U's Enterprise Value to EBITDA 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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CUP-U does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of CUP-U may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.04
PEG (5Y)1.72
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CUP-U has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.74%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.97, CUP-U pays a better dividend. On top of this CUP-U pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, CUP-U pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.74% |
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
CUP-U pays out 65.59% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP65.59%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:CUP-U (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.48
+0.23 (+1.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap569.80M
Revenue(TTM)286.72M
Net Income(TTM)44.48M
Analysts40
Price Target14.28 (5.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.74% |
Yearly Dividend0.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.32%
DP65.59%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.02%
Min EPS beat(2)0.82%
Max EPS beat(2)9.22%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.14 | ||
| P/S | 1.41 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 1.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY11.5%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY12.29%
FCF(TTM)-0.55
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.92
OCFY21.66%
SpS9.57
BVpS13.3
TBVpS13.14
PEG (NY)3.04
PEG (5Y)1.72
Graham Number21.53
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.16% | ||
| ROE | 11.17% | ||
| ROCE | 5.53% | ||
| ROIC | 3.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.95% | ||
| OM | 14.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.51% | ||
| GM | 43.25% | ||
| 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 214.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 36.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.13 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.24 |
F-Score6
WACC6.61%
ROIC/WACC0.59
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)7.45%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y5.07%
EPS Q2Q%4.24%
EPS Next Y2.86%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.36%
Revenue growth 3Y13.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.64%
Sales Q2Q%-1.88%
Revenue Next Year-2.56%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.76%
EBIT growth 3Y10.27%
EBIT growth 5Y6.54%
EBIT Next Year151.22%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y67.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y45.99%
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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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of CUP-U stock?
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 65.59%.