CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CUP-U - KYG1899E1465 - Common Stock
13.25 USD
0 (0%)
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.
CUP-U had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CUP-U has a better Return On Assets (5.16%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CUP-U has a Return On Equity of 11.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CUP-U outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
CUP-U's Return On Invested Capital of 3.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CUP-U outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CUP-U is in line with the industry average of 4.02%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.75%) for CUP-U is below the current ROIC(3.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
The Profit Margin of CUP-U (15.51%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CUP-U's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CUP-U (14.86%) is worse than 94.44% of its industry peers.
CUP-U's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CUP-U's Gross Margin of 43.25% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CUP-U outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
CUP-U's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
CUP-U has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CUP-U has an Altman-Z score of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that CUP-U is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CUP-U has a better Altman-Z score (1.24) than 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.96, CUP-U belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC6.55%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 0.87, CUP-U belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that CUP-U may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 0.81, CUP-U belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CUP-U shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.45%.
CUP-U shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.07% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.36% in the past year.
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)7.45%
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.
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 Y0%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.77, the valuation of CUP-U can be described as very reasonable.
CUP-U's Price/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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CUP-U to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say CUP-U is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.21, the valuation of CUP-U can be described as very reasonable.
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's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.71.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CUP-U is valued a bit more expensive than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CUP-U has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.73
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.75%, CUP-U is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CUP-U's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.26. CUP-U pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CUP-U's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 (9/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.25
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap560.08M
Analysts40
Price Target14.28 (7.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
Yearly Dividend0.94
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)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.21 | ||
| P/S | 1.42 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.66 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 1.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.69 |
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY11.4%
EPS(NY)1.61
Fwd EY12.18%
FCF(TTM)-0.54
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.85
OCFY21.47%
SpS9.33
BVpS12.96
TBVpS12.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.73
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.39%
ROICexcg 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
WACC6.55%
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)7.45%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y5.07%
EPS Q2Q%4.24%
EPS Next Y0%
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 Year148.78%
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%