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Canadian UtilitiesCDUAF -1.22%73 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates CDUAF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Utilities - Regulated companies, Canadian Utilities ranks worse than 70.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Utilities's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
CDUAF'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.1 Med: 5 Max: 16.2
Current: 1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Canadian Utilities was 16.20% per year. The lowest was -4.10% per year. And the median was 5.00% per year.
CDUAF's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 70.36% of 307
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 5.6
vs CDUAF: 1.00
During the past 12 months, Canadian Utilities's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% 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 average dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Canadian Utilities Ltd is 11.65, which seems too high.
Warning Sign:
Canadian Utilities Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year low.
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During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Canadian Utilities was 12.37. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.03.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Canadian Utilities Ltd is 11.65, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Canadian Utilities Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CAD 0.462300
2026-08-06
2026-08-06
2026-09-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:USD 0.719683
CAD 0.462300
2026-05-07
2026-05-07
2026-06-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:USD 0.725479
CAD 0.462300
2026-02-05
2026-02-05
2026-03-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:USD 0.733568
CAD 0.457700
2025-11-06
2025-11-06
2025-12-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:USD 0.715153
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Canadian Utilities's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $37.00.
Canadian Utilities's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.3345524071.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Canadian Utilities was 6.26%. The lowest was 3.17%. And the median was 4.75%.
Warning Sign:
Canadian Utilities Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year low.
* 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
CDUAF vs SRE, AES: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Canadian Utilities's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Canadian Utilities's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Utilities's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Canadian Utilities 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.00% mean?
Canadian Utilities (CDUAF) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 5.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #216 out of 307 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Canadian Utilities' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Canadian Utilities' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.00% is 80% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.60. Canadian Utilities' value of 1.00% is 82.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #216 out of 307 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian Utilities has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Utilities' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #216 out of 307 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Canadian Utilities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.60. Canadian Utilities' value of 1.00% is 82.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.60, 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.60, based on 307 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Utilities's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.00% is 82.1% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Utilities's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.00%, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 $27.44, compared to a current price of $37.00 — trading 34.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.00%, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 82.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.60. Canadian Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 13 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.00% as of Jun. 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 $37.00 is trading 34.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.44.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Utilities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CDUAF:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 1.00% (80% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: $27.44 vs. price of $37.00 (34.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#216 of 307)
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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