CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CUP-U - KYG1899E1465 - Common Stock
13.55 USD
+0.3 (+2.26%)
CUP-U gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 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
- In the past year CUP-U was profitable.
- In the past year CUP-U had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years CUP-U has been profitable.
- 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 5.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CUP-U outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- CUP-U has a Return On Equity of 11.33%. This is amongst the best in 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.
- 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 4.03%.
- 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
- 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.
- CUP-U's Operating Margin of 15.71% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CUP-U is outperformed by 94.44% of its industry peers.
- CUP-U's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- CUP-U has a Gross Margin (44.88%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CUP-U is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CUP-U has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- 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
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.26, we must say that CUP-U is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.26, CUP-U belongs to the best 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 | 1.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC6.69%
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 Current ratio of 0.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. CUP-U outperforms 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.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.17% 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.
- Looking at the last year, CUP-U shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.37% in the last year.
- 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
- CUP-U is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.55% 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 Y4.76%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3Y4.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.56%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.97 indicates a reasonable valuation of CUP-U.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CUP-U is valued a bit more expensive than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- CUP-U is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.51, the valuation of CUP-U can be described as very 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.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CUP-U to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say CUP-U is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CUP-U is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of CUP-U may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.88
PEG (5Y)1.77
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3Y4.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.66%, 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 3.93. CUP-U pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CUP-U pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.66% |
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
- 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 3Y4.55%
CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A / CUP-U.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CUP-U.CA.
What is the valuation status for CUP-U 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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CUP-U stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) is 8.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.04.
Can you provide the financial health for CUP-U stock?
The financial health rating of CARIBBEAN UTILITIES CO LTD-A (CUP-U.CA) is 3 / 10.