ACO-X:CA:TSX-ATCO Ltd (CAD)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Diversified |

Last Closing

CAD 46.22

Change

+0.48 (+1.05)%

Market Cap

CAD 5.20B

Volume

0.20M

Analyst Target

CAD 47.29
Analyst Rating

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About

ATCO Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of energy, logistics and transportation, water, food and agriculture, real estate, and shelter services in Canada, Australia, and internationally. The company engages in the electricity and natural gas transmission and distribution, and international electricity operations; energy storage, electricity generation, industrial water solutions, and clean fuels; and electricity and natural gas retail sales, and whole-home solutions. It also offers workforce and residential housing, modular facilities, construction and site support, workforce lodging, facility operations and maintenance, defense operations, and disaster and emergency management services. In addition, the company provides commercial real estate services, including sale, lease, and development of office and industrial properties; process and markets fly ash; and generates electricity through hydro, solar, wind, and natural gas facilities. Further, the company provides ports and transportation logistics; natural gas liquids storage services; and provides integrated water services, including pipeline transportation, storage, water treatment, recycling, and disposal to various industrial customers. ATCO Ltd. was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. ATCO Ltd. is a subsidiary of Sentgraf Enterprises Ltd. Address: West Building, Calgary, AB, Canada, T3E 8B4

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Largest Industry Peers for Utilities - Diversified

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
BIP-UN:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

-0.06 (-0.13%)

CAD 21.08B
CU-PF:CA Canadian Utilities Ltd Pref F

-0.27 (-1.36%)

CAD 9.90B
CU-PE:CA Canadian Util Bb Cum Red Sec P..

N/A

CAD 9.75B
CU-PH:CA Canadian Utilities Ltd Pref H

+0.13 (+0.57%)

CAD 9.67B
BIP-PB:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

+0.15 (+0.62%)

CAD 9.60B
CU-PI:CA Canadian Utilities Ltd Pref I

N/A

CAD 9.60B
BIP-PE:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

+0.01 (+0.04%)

CAD 9.44B
BIP-PF:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

-0.02 (-0.09%)

CAD 9.09B
BIP-PA:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

-0.15 (-0.70%)

CAD 8.57B
CU:CA Canadian Utilities Limited

+0.46 (+1.31%)

CAD 7.27B

ETFs Containing ACO-X:CA

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Diversified) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 19.52% 92% A 77% C+
Dividend Return 2.53% 38% F 60% D-
Total Return 22.06% 92% A 79% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 31.68% 100% F 80% B-
Dividend Return 2.79% 36% F 48% F
Total Return 34.47% 100% F 80% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -4.90% 100% F 30% F
Dividend Return 5.53% 33% F 5% F
Total Return 0.64% 80% B- 27% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -2.48% 92% A 22% F
Dividend Return -1.67% 50% F 18% F
Total Return 0.81% 9% A- 33% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 13.96% 42% F 58% F
Risk Adjusted Return -11.97% 67% D+ 21% F
Market Capitalization 5.20B 17% F 85% B

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector