CDUAF (Canadian Utilities) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.45% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Canadian Utilities Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Canadian Utilities CDUAF -1.17% 73 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.45% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CDUAF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Canadian Utilities's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $397 Mil. Canadian Utilities's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,912 Mil. Therefore, Canadian Utilities's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.45%.


Canadian Utilities  (OTCPK:CDUAF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Canadian Utilities Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Canadian Utilities Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Canadian Utilities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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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: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Canadian Utilities's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Canadian Utilities's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Utilities's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Canadian Utilities Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Canadian Utilities's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -367.524/( (7800.238+8974.991)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -367.524/8387.6145
=4.38 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=7566.505 + 233.733
=7800.238

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=8683.581 + 291.41
=8974.991

Canadian Utilities's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -396.5/( (8974.991+8848.396)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -396.5/8911.6935
=4.45 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=8683.581 + 291.41
=8974.991

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=8546.647 + 301.749
=8848.396

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.45% mean?
Canadian Utilities (CDUAF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.45% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors.
Is Canadian Utilities' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Canadian Utilities' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.45%. 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' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SRE and AES?
Canadian Utilities' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.45% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. Canadian Utilities's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.45%. 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 $26.39, compared to a current price of $36.88 — trading 39.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.45%. Canadian Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 14 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.45% 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 $36.88 is trading 39.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.39. GuruFocus considers Canadian Utilities to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CDUAF:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.45%
  • GF Value™: $26.39 vs. price of $36.88 (39.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 14 warning signs

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 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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