CU:CA:TSX-Canadian Utilities Limited Class A Non-Voting Shares

EQUITY | Utilities - Diversified | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 38.46

Change

-0.20 (-0.52)%

Market Cap

CAD 7.09B

Volume

0.28M

Analyst Target

CAD 40.06
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About

Canadian Utilities Ltd is engaged transmission & distribution of electricity and natural gas. The Company is also involved in power generation & sales, natural gas gathering, processing, storage and liquids extraction.

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Largest Industry Peers for Utilities - Diversified

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

+1.05 (+2.98%)

CAD 16.72B
BIP-PB:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

+0.05 (+0.21%)

CAD 9.44B
CU-PI:CA Canadian Utilities Ltd Pref I

+0.15 (+0.64%)

CAD 9.28B
CU-PH:CA Canadian Utilities Ltd Pref H

-0.05 (-0.24%)

CAD 8.80B
CU-PF:CA Canadian Utilities Ltd Pref F

-0.05 (-0.29%)

CAD 8.62B
CU-PE:CA Canadian Util Bb Cum Red Sec P..

N/A

CAD 8.54B
BIP-PE:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

+0.15 (+0.71%)

CAD 8.51B
BIP-PF:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

-0.17 (-0.83%)

CAD 8.18B
BIP-PA:CA Brookfield Infrastructure Part..

+0.24 (+1.19%)

CAD 8.09B
ACO-X:CA ATCO Ltd

+0.56 (+1.57%)

CAD 4.10B

ETFs Containing CU:CA

DXM 0.00 % 1.50 %

N/A

N/A
FXM.A:CA 0.00 % 1.52 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Diversified) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 22.80% 43% F 84% B
Dividend Return 4.05% 57% F 85% B
Total Return 26.85% 43% F 86% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 27.39% 71% C- 90% A-
Dividend Return 5.50% 57% F 88% B+
Total Return 32.90% 71% C- 92% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -1.08% 57% F 48% F
Dividend Return 18.05% 43% F 65% D
Total Return 16.97% 43% F 52% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.09% 43% F 32% F
Dividend Return 2.79% 43% F 45% F
Total Return 3.88% 57% F 76% C+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 13.87% 100% F 52% F
Risk Adjusted Return 20.14% 43% F 36% F
Market Capitalization 7.09B 36% F 92% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Diversified) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 24.30 36% 69%
Price/Book Ratio 2.09 18% 31%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 12.06 45% 23%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 11.20 36% 27%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 15.09% 82% 85%
Return on Invested Capital 6.05% 45% 60%
Return on Assets 3.82% 73% 72%
Debt to Equity Ratio 200.39% 55% 10%

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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:
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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.