Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.44 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 24% Above Median

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TSX:CU Canadian Utilities Ltd TSX:CU
81 GF Score
Price C$52.91
GF Value C$37.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Canadian Utilities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Canadian Utilities TSX:CU +0.53% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.44 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates TSX:CU with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of C$37.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 440 Utilities - Regulated companies, Canadian Utilities ranks worse than 74.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Canadian Utilities's current share price is C$52.91. Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$21.70. Canadian Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.44.

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

TSX:CU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37   Med: 1.97   Max: 2.88
Current: 2.44

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.

TSX:CU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.32% of 440 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.525 vs TSX:CU: 2.44

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 C$18.379. 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 C$21.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Canadian Utilities  (TSX:CU) 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

TSX:CU 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
=52.91/21.70
=2.44

* 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)
=18.379/132.2623*132.2623
=18.379

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Canadian Utilities Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 16.751 102.002 21.721
201609 16.754 101.765 21.775
201612 17.073 101.449 22.259
201703 18.042 102.634 23.250
201706 17.847 103.029 22.911
201709 17.934 103.345 22.952
201712 17.226 103.345 22.046
201803 17.454 105.004 21.985
201806 17.129 105.557 21.463
201809 17.478 105.636 21.883
201812 17.910 105.399 22.475
201903 17.921 106.979 22.156
201906 18.323 107.690 22.504
201909 19.039 107.611 23.400
201912 19.217 107.769 23.584
202003 19.780 107.927 24.240
202006 18.957 108.401 23.130
202009 18.803 108.164 22.992
202012 18.830 108.559 22.941
202103 19.260 110.298 23.095
202106 18.727 111.720 22.170
202109 18.682 112.905 21.885
202112 18.801 113.774 21.856
202203 19.327 117.646 21.728
202206 19.378 120.806 21.216
202209 19.392 120.648 21.259
202212 19.666 120.964 21.503
202303 19.939 122.702 21.493
202306 19.903 124.203 21.194
202309 19.239 125.230 20.319
202312 19.832 125.072 20.972
202403 20.087 126.258 21.042
202406 19.775 127.522 20.510
202409 19.539 127.285 20.303
202412 19.657 127.364 20.413
202503 19.996 129.181 20.473
202506 19.884 129.892 20.247
202509 19.794 130.287 20.094
202512 17.866 130.366 18.126
202603 18.379 132.262 18.379

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 2.44 mean?
Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.44 as of Jul. 14, 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 24% 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 #327 out of 440 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Canadian Utilities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Canadian Utilities' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.44 is 24% 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 2.44 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #327 out of 440 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #327 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 2.44 is 60% 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 2.44 is 60% 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 2.44, which is 24% 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 (TSX:CU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$37.41, compared to a current price of C$52.91 — trading 41.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.44, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 60% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.44 as of Jul. 14, 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$52.91 is trading 41.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$37.41. GuruFocus considers Canadian Utilities to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.44 (24% above median its 10-year median of 1.97)
  • GF Value™: C$37.41 vs. price of C$52.91 (41.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 14 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#327 of 440)

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.
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