Canadian UtilitiesCDUAF -0.07%71 Days Payable is 178.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 223.03. GuruFocus rates CDUAF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 481 Utilities - Regulated companies, Canadian Utilities ranks better than 85.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Utilities's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
CDUAF'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 181.41 Med: 223.03 Max: 280.71
Current: 240.3
During the past 13 years, Canadian Utilities's highest Days Payable was 280.71. The lowest was 181.41. And the median was 223.03.
CDUAF's Days Payable is ranked better than 85.65% of 481
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 70.61
vs CDUAF: 240.30
Canadian Utilities's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (239.89) to Mar. 2026 (178.98).
It may suggest that Canadian Utilitiesaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Canadian Utilities Days Payable Related Terms
Canadian Utilities Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Utilities's Days Payable 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Canadian Utilities's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Canadian Utilities's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Utilities's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Canadian Utilities's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Canadian Utilities (CDUAF) has a Days Payable of 178.98 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 223.03. Over the past decade, Canadian Utilities' Days Payable has ranged from 181.41 to 280.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #69 out of 481 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Canadian Utilities' Days Payable too high?
Canadian Utilities' current Days Payable of 178.98 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 223.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 181.41 to a high of 280.71. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 70.61. Canadian Utilities' value of 178.98 is 153.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #69 out of 481 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Payable compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #69 out of 481 companies for Days Payable. This places Canadian Utilities in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 70.61. Canadian Utilities' value of 178.98 is 153.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Utilities' own Days Payable has ranged from 181.41 to 280.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 223.03 vs. the industry median of 70.61, 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 Days Payable for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 70.61, based on 481 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Utilities's current Days Payable of 178.98 is 153.5% 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 70.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Utilities's current Days Payable is 178.98, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 223.03. 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 $26.42, compared to a current price of $36.67 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 178.98, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 223.03 and 153.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 70.61. 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 Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), the current Days Payable is 178.98 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 $36.67 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.42.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Utilities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CDUAF:
Days Payable: 178.98 (20% below median its 10-year median of 223.03)
GF Value™: $26.42 vs. price of $36.67 (38.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 153.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#69 of 481)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDUAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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