CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CUP-U - KYG1899E1465 - Common Stock
13.3 USD
+0.11 (+0.83%)
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. CUP-U has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CUP-U has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. 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.
In the past 5 years CUP-U has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CUP-U had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CUP-U has a better Return On Assets (5.27%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CUP-U's Return On Equity of 11.33% is amongst the best of the industry. CUP-U outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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 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
The Profit Margin of CUP-U (16.37%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CUP-U's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 15.71%, CUP-U is not doing good in the industry: 94.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CUP-U has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of CUP-U (44.88%) 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CUP-U has more shares outstanding
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 1.23. This is a bad value and indicates that CUP-U is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CUP-U (1.23) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
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 | 1.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC6.54%
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's Current ratio of 0.89 is amongst the best of the industry. CUP-U outperforms 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's Quick ratio of 0.83 is amongst the best of 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%.
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 -4.37%.
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)7.17%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.53, which indicates a very decent valuation of CUP-U.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CUP-U is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
CUP-U is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.08, the valuation of CUP-U can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CUP-U is valued a bit more expensive than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.56, CUP-U is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.78% 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 | 8.37 |
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)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 5.76%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.92, 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.
CUP-U's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| 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 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 65.20% 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 (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.3
+0.11 (+0.83%)
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 Cap563.12M
Revenue(TTM)281.98M
Net Income(TTM)46.15M
Analysts40
Price Target14.28 (7.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.76% |
Yearly Dividend0.96
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 | 8.37 |
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY11.73%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY12.37%
FCF(TTM)-0.3
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.86
OCFY21.54%
SpS9.33
BVpS13.48
TBVpS13.31
PEG (NY)2.98
PEG (5Y)1.68
Graham Number21.75
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
WACC6.54%
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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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CUP-U.CA.
What is the valuation status of CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) stock?
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 65.2%.