CU-X:CA:TSX-Canadian Utilities Limited

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Diversified |

Last Closing

CAD 38.35

Change

-0.17 (-0.44)%

Market Cap

CAD 10.51B

Volume

1.75K

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

N/A

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Largest Industry Peers for Utilities - Diversified

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

+0.46 (+1.14%)

CAD 18.66B
BIP-PB:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

+0.60 (+2.65%)

CAD 9.24B
CU-PI:CA Canadian Utilities Ltd Pref I

-0.16 (-0.71%)

CAD 8.94B
CU-PH:CA Canadian Utilities Ltd Pref H

+0.17 (+0.82%)

CAD 8.88B
CU-PE:CA Canadian Util Bb Cum Red Sec P..

N/A

CAD 8.81B
CU-PF:CA Canadian Utilities Ltd Pref F

+0.14 (+0.80%)

CAD 8.69B
BIP-PE:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

+0.04 (+0.19%)

CAD 8.49B
BIP-PF:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

+0.12 (+0.57%)

CAD 8.37B
BIP-PA:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

+0.10 (+0.53%)

CAD 7.61B
CU:CA Canadian Utilities Limited

-0.05 (-0.16%)

CAD 6.28B

ETFs Containing CU-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 22.72% 29% F 84% B
Dividend Return 4.06% 71% C- 85% B
Total Return 26.78% 29% F 86% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 26.99% 57% F 90% A-
Dividend Return 5.50% 43% F 88% B+
Total Return 32.49% 57% F 92% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -1.29% 43% F 48% F
Dividend Return 16.62% 29% F 59% D-
Total Return 15.33% 29% F 49% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.21% 29% F 31% F
Dividend Return 2.53% 29% F 43% F
Total Return 3.77% 43% F 75% C
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 13.98% 86% B+ 52% F
Risk Adjusted Return 18.12% 29% F 35% F
Market Capitalization 10.51B 45% F 92% A

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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:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

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.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

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 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.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

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.

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.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

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