CU-PE:CA:TSX-Canadian Util Bb Cum Red Sec Prf (CAD)

PREFERRED STOCK | Utilities - Diversified |

Last Closing

CAD 20.7

Change

-0.20 (-0.96)%

Market Cap

CAD 9.59B

Volume

700.00

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

Canadian Utilities Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the electricity, natural gas, renewables, pipelines, liquids, and retail energy businesses in Canada, Australia, and internationally. It operates through ATCO Energy Systems, ATCO EnPower, and Corporate & Other segments. The ATCO Energy Systems segment provides regulated electricity transmission and distribution services in northern and central east Alberta, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and the Lloydminster area of Saskatchewan; and integrated natural gas transmission and distribution services in Alberta, the Lloydminster area of Saskatchewan, and Western Australia. It owns and operates approximately 9,100 kilometers of natural gas pipelines, 11 compressor sites, approximately 3,600 receipt and delivery points, and a salt cavern natural gas storage peaking facility located near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta in Canada. The ATCO EnPower segment provides hydro, solar, wind, and natural gas electricity generation; natural gas storage; industrial water solutions; clean fuels, including hydrogen, carbon capture, and underground storage projects; and related infrastructure development in Alberta, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Australia, Ontario, Mexico, and Chile. The Corporate & Other segment retails electricity and natural gas; and provides whole-home solutions. The company was incorporated in 1927 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Canadian Utilities Limited is a subsidiary of ATCO 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..

+0.79 (+1.71%)

CAD 21.33B
BIP-PB:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

+0.04 (+0.16%)

CAD 9.78B
CU-PI:CA Canadian Utilities Ltd Pref I

-0.04 (-0.16%)

CAD 9.72B
CU-PF:CA Canadian Utilities Ltd Pref F

-0.15 (-0.78%)

CAD 9.67B
CU-PH:CA Canadian Utilities Ltd Pref H

-0.25 (-1.11%)

CAD 9.61B
BIP-PE:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

-0.15 (-0.63%)

CAD 9.56B
BIP-PF:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

-0.14 (-0.59%)

CAD 9.38B
BIP-PA:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

+0.13 (+0.61%)

CAD 8.48B
CU:CA Canadian Utilities Limited

-0.05 (-0.14%)

CAD 7.29B
ACO-X:CA ATCO Ltd

+0.39 (+0.81%)

CAD 5.36B

ETFs Containing CU-PE: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 12.56% 33% F 55% F
Dividend Return 3.33% 88% B+ 70% C-
Total Return 15.89% 42% F 60% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 18.29% 25% F 48% F
Dividend Return 5.25% 82% B 77% C+
Total Return 23.54% 25% F 55% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -10.16% 60% D- 22% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -10.16% 60% D- 18% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -3.52% N/A N/A 16% F
Dividend Return 1.61% N/A N/A 36% F
Total Return 5.14% N/A N/A 91% A-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 12.12% N/A N/A 50% F
Risk Adjusted Return 13.32% N/A N/A 36% F
Market Capitalization 9.59B 58% F 88% B+

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Analyst Rating

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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:
Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

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.

Superior Earnings Growth

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

What to not like:
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 capital utilization

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

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

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