Canadian Utilities (FRA:CUD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.50 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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FRA:CUD Canadian Utilities Ltd FRA:CUD
78 GF Score
Price €33.70
GF Value €23.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Canadian Utilities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Canadian Utilities FRA:CUD +1.44% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:CUD with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 440 Utilities - Regulated companies, Canadian Utilities ranks worse than 75.45% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Canadian Utilities's current share price is €33.70. Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.50. Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.50.

The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CUD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37   Med: 1.97   Max: 2.88
Current: 2.53

During the past years, Canadian Utilities's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.88. The lowest was 1.37. And the median was 1.97.

FRA:CUD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.45% of 440 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.525 vs FRA:CUD: 2.53

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Canadian Utilities's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.587. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €13.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Canadian Utilities  (FRA:CUD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Canadian Utilities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Canadian Utilities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

Canadian Utilities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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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 PB Ratio 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 1.72 1.75 1.80 1.99 2.25

FRA:CUD vs SRE, AES: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Canadian Utilities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=33.70/13.50
=2.50

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=11.587/132.2623*132.2623
=11.587

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Canadian Utilities Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.562 102.002 14.992
201609 11.388 101.765 14.801
201612 12.134 101.449 15.820
201703 12.601 102.634 16.239
201706 11.947 103.029 15.337
201709 12.254 103.345 15.683
201712 11.399 103.345 14.589
201803 10.945 105.004 13.786
201806 11.171 105.557 13.997
201809 11.492 105.636 14.389
201812 11.717 105.399 14.703
201903 11.861 106.979 14.664
201906 12.202 107.690 14.986
201909 13.056 107.611 16.047
201912 13.133 107.769 16.118
202003 12.823 107.927 15.714
202006 12.421 108.401 15.155
202009 12.066 108.164 14.754
202012 12.084 108.559 14.722
202103 12.872 110.298 15.435
202106 12.719 111.720 15.058
202109 12.532 112.905 14.681
202112 12.999 113.774 15.111
202203 13.862 117.646 15.584
202206 14.317 120.806 15.675
202209 14.683 120.648 16.096
202212 13.666 120.964 14.942
202303 13.611 122.702 14.671
202306 13.827 124.203 14.724
202309 13.323 125.230 14.071
202312 13.555 125.072 14.334
202403 13.653 126.258 14.302
202406 13.404 127.522 13.902
202409 12.996 127.285 13.504
202412 13.176 127.364 13.683
202503 12.884 129.181 13.191
202506 12.613 129.892 12.843
202509 12.190 130.287 12.375
202512 11.060 130.366 11.221
202603 11.587 132.262 11.587

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 mean?
Canadian Utilities (FRA:CUD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Canadian Utilities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 2.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #332 out of 440 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Canadian Utilities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Canadian Utilities' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 2.88. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Canadian Utilities' value of 2.50 is 63.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #332 out of 440 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canadian Utilities has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Utilities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #332 out of 440 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Canadian Utilities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Canadian Utilities' value of 2.50 is 63.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Utilities' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 2.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Canadian Utilities has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.53, based on 440 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Utilities's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 is 63.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Utilities's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 1.97. 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 (FRA:CUD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.07, compared to a current price of €33.70 — trading 46.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 63.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. Canadian Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (FRA:CUD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50 as of Jul. 18, 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 (FRA:CUD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Utilities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €33.70 is trading 46.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.07. GuruFocus considers Canadian Utilities to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CUD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.50 (27% above median its 10-year median of 1.97)
  • GF Value™: €23.07 vs. price of €33.70 (46.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 14 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#332 of 440)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CUD 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.
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