Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: C$1.60 (As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:CU Canadian Utilities Ltd TSX:CU
81 GF Score
Price C$52.50
GF Value C$37.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 14 Warning Signs
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What is Canadian Utilities Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Canadian Utilities TSX:CU +0.52% 81 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$1.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CU with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of C$37.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Canadian Utilities's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.953. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is C$1.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Canadian Utilities's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 20.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 56.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Canadian Utilities was 70.80% per year. The lowest was -128.00% per year. And the median was 2.55% per year.

As of today (2026-07-06), Canadian Utilities's current stock price is C$52.50. Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1.60. Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 32.81.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Canadian Utilities was 1381.67. The lowest was 25.94. And the median was 32.46.


Canadian Utilities  (TSX:CU) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=52.50/1.60
=32.81

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Canadian Utilities was 1381.67. The lowest was 25.94. And the median was 32.46.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Canadian Utilities Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Canadian Utilities Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Canadian Utilities Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Canadian Utilities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.30 0.40 0.84 1.30 1.54

Canadian Utilities Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.33 1.39 1.40 1.54 1.60

TSX:CU vs SRE, AES: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Canadian Utilities Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Canadian Utilities Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Canadian Utilities's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.953/132.2600*132.2600
=0.953

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2600.

Canadian Utilities Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.243 102.002 0.315
201609 0.138 101.765 0.179
201612 0.436 101.449 0.568
201703 1.186 102.634 1.528
201706 0.126 103.029 0.162
201709 -0.410 103.345 -0.525
201712 -0.447 103.345 -0.572
201803 0.129 105.004 0.162
201806 -0.820 105.557 -1.027
201809 -0.301 105.636 -0.377
201812 0.015 105.399 0.019
201903 0.366 106.979 0.452
201906 0.238 107.690 0.292
201909 0.417 107.611 0.513
201912 -0.121 107.769 -0.148
202003 0.867 107.927 1.062
202006 0.886 108.401 1.081
202009 0.329 108.164 0.402
202012 0.629 108.559 0.766
202103 1.061 110.298 1.272
202106 -0.152 111.720 -0.180
202109 0.282 112.905 0.330
202112 0.649 113.774 0.754
202203 1.403 117.646 1.577
202206 0.823 120.806 0.901
202209 0.041 120.648 0.045
202212 0.593 120.964 0.648
202303 0.896 122.702 0.966
202306 0.133 124.203 0.142
202309 0.311 125.230 0.328
202312 0.292 125.072 0.309
202403 0.697 126.258 0.730
202406 0.564 127.522 0.585
202409 0.037 127.285 0.038
202412 -0.110 127.364 -0.114
202503 0.887 129.181 0.908
202506 0.246 129.892 0.250
202509 0.279 130.290 0.283
202512 0.404 130.370 0.410
202603 0.953 132.260 0.953

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of C$1.60 mean?
Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of C$1.60 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors.
Is Canadian Utilities' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Canadian Utilities' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$1.60. Overall, Canadian Utilities has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Utilities' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to SRE and AES?
Canadian Utilities' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of C$1.60 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. Canadian Utilities's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Utilities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$37.16, compared to a current price of C$52.50 — trading 41.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$1.60. Canadian Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 14 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$1.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Utilities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$52.50 is trading 41.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$37.16. GuruFocus considers Canadian Utilities to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: C$1.60
  • GF Value™: C$37.16 vs. price of C$52.50 (41.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 14 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Canadian Utilities Business Description

Address 5302 Forand Street South West, 4th Floor, West Building, Corporate Governance & Secretarial, Calgary, AB, CAN, T3E 8B4
Canadian Utilities Ltd, a subsidiary of holding company Atco, offers gas and electricity services. The company is engaged in segments that include ATCO Energy Systems, ATCO EnPower, ATCO Australia, and Corporate & Other. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, the firm mainly operates in Canada, Australia, and others. The company generates maximum revenue from Canada. Canadian Utilities launched a large venture called Atco Energy, which provides low-cost and sustainable energy solutions for Alberta.
81GF Score

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