CDUAF (Canadian Utilities) Days Inventory: 12.68 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Above Median


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What is Canadian Utilities Days Inventory?

Canadian Utilities CDUAF +0.54% 71 Days Inventory is 12.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 10.14. GuruFocus rates CDUAF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Regulated companies, Canadian Utilities ranks better than 55.78% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Canadian Utilities's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $33 Mil. Canadian Utilities's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $235 Mil. Hence, Canadian Utilities's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Utilities's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

CDUAF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.25   Med: 10.14   Max: 19.87
Current: 19.87

During the past 13 years, Canadian Utilities's highest Days Inventory was 19.87. The lowest was 6.25. And the median was 10.14.

CDUAF's Days Inventory is ranked better than
55.78% of 450 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.535 vs CDUAF: 19.87

Canadian Utilities's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (18.20) to Mar. 2026 (12.68).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Canadian Utilities's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.20.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Canadian Utilities's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.


Canadian Utilities  (OTCPK:CDUAF) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Canadian Utilities's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Canadian Utilities's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Canadian Utilities Days Inventory Related Terms


Canadian Utilities Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Utilities's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

Canadian Utilities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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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
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CDUAF vs SRE, AES: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Canadian Utilities's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Canadian Utilities's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Utilities's Days Inventory falls into.


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Canadian Utilities Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Canadian Utilities's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (41.412 + 31.896) / 2 ) / 790.866*365
=36.654 / 790.866*365
=16.92

Canadian Utilities's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (31.896 + 33.528) / 2 ) / 235.422*365 / 4
=32.712 / 235.422*365 / 4
=12.68

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 12.68 mean?
Canadian Utilities (CDUAF) has a Days Inventory of 12.68 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 10.14. Over the past decade, Canadian Utilities' Days Inventory has ranged from 6.25 to 19.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #199 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Canadian Utilities' Days Inventory too high?
Canadian Utilities' current Days Inventory of 12.68 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 10.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.25 to a high of 19.87. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.54. Canadian Utilities' value of 12.68 is 43.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #199 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian Utilities has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Utilities' Days Inventory compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #199 out of 450 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Canadian Utilities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.54. Canadian Utilities' value of 12.68 is 43.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Utilities' own Days Inventory has ranged from 6.25 to 19.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.14 vs. the industry median of 22.54, Canadian Utilities has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.54, based on 450 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Utilities's current Days Inventory of 12.68 is 43.7% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Utilities's current Days Inventory is 12.68, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 10.14. 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 (CDUAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.47, compared to a current price of $37.50 — trading 41.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 12.68, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 10.14 and 43.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.54. Canadian Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 14 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), the current Days Inventory is 12.68 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 (CDUAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Utilities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.50 is trading 41.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.47. GuruFocus considers Canadian Utilities to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CDUAF:

  • Days Inventory: 12.68 (25% above median its 10-year median of 10.14)
  • GF Value™: $26.47 vs. price of $37.50 (41.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 14 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#199 of 450)

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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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