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Canadian Utilities Limited (CDUAF)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
CA1367178326
Sector
Utilities

Highlights

Market Cap
$9.54B
Enterprise Value
$21.68B
EPS (TTM)
$0.33
PE Ratio
104.69
Total Revenue (TTM)
$3.47B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.40B
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.75B
Year Range
$24.10 - $36.58
ROA (TTM)
0.37%
ROE (TTM)
1.43%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Canadian Utilities Limited, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Canadian Utilities Limited (CDUAF) has returned 14.02% so far this year and 44.27% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CDUAF has returned 7.51% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Canadian Utilities Limited

1D
0.09%
1M
0.63%
YTD
14.02%
6M
28.65%
1Y
44.27%
3Y*
13.95%
5Y*
11.17%
10Y*
7.51%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 16, 2007, CDUAF's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.46%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.6 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Mar 2016 with a return of +15.5%, while the worst month was Jun 2013 at -49.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, CDUAF closed higher 30% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +56.3%, while the worst single day was Jun 19, 2013 at -47.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.70%9.26%0.63%14.02%
2025-3.12%4.27%5.69%10.02%1.13%-1.47%0.33%2.04%-0.08%0.81%7.84%3.79%35.10%
2024-3.74%-1.40%0.49%-0.35%2.61%-5.09%8.80%8.94%5.19%-3.60%1.41%-5.74%6.34%
20231.58%-2.83%5.13%3.63%-6.95%-3.05%-2.68%-3.90%-10.90%0.33%7.07%7.96%-6.25%
20220.14%-3.45%10.58%-1.97%6.67%-5.81%8.51%-4.48%-14.69%1.19%3.50%0.63%-1.87%
20210.88%-1.72%12.70%6.21%2.65%-4.46%5.86%-2.20%-5.24%8.33%-6.41%8.12%25.16%

Benchmark Metrics

Canadian Utilities Limited has an annualized alpha of 4.69%, beta of 0.36, and R² of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 17, 2007.

  • This stock participated in 62.98% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 44.86% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.36 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.05 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.05 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
4.69%
Beta
0.36
0.05
Upside Capture
44.86%
Downside Capture
62.98%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CDUAF ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


CDUAF Risk / Return Rank: 9494
Overall Rank
CDUAF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9494
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CDUAF Sortino Ratio Rank: 9494
Sortino Ratio Rank
CDUAF Omega Ratio Rank: 9494
Omega Ratio Rank
CDUAF Calmar Ratio Rank: 9494
Calmar Ratio Rank
CDUAF Martin Ratio Rank: 9696
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Canadian Utilities Limited (CDUAF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CDUAFBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.50

0.90

+1.60

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.41

1.39

+2.02

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.48

1.21

+0.27

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

5.37

1.40

+3.97

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

18.94

6.61

+12.33

Explore CDUAF risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Canadian Utilities Limited provided a 3.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.33 per share.


4.50%5.00%5.50%6.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.33$1.31$1.32$1.45$1.37$1.41$1.30$1.28$1.03$1.43$1.30$1.18

Dividend yield

3.79%4.21%5.47%6.05%5.03%4.85%5.32%4.24%4.49%4.82%4.82%5.11%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Canadian Utilities Limited. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.34
2025$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$1.31
2024$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$1.32
2023$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$1.45
2022$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$1.37
2021$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$1.41

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Canadian Utilities Limited has a dividend yield of 3.79%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Canadian Utilities Limited has a payout ratio of 586.68%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Canadian Utilities Limited. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Canadian Utilities Limited was 71.22%, occurring on Jan 20, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Canadian Utilities Limited drawdown is 21.02%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-71.22%May 8, 2013681Jan 20, 2016
-45.26%Nov 26, 2007346Apr 9, 2009382Oct 14, 2010728
-12.19%May 24, 20127Jun 4, 2012148Jan 7, 2013155
-8.51%Oct 28, 201136Dec 19, 201150Mar 2, 201286
-7.39%Aug 2, 20117Aug 10, 201117Sep 2, 201124

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Canadian Utilities Limited over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Canadian Utilities Limited is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Diversified industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CDUAF, comparing it with other companies in the Utilities - Diversified industry. Currently, CDUAF has a P/E ratio of 104.7. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CDUAF relative to other companies in the Utilities - Diversified industry. Currently, CDUAF has a P/S ratio of 2.8. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CDUAF in comparison with other companies in the Utilities - Diversified industry. Currently, CDUAF has a P/B value of 2.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items