CDUAF (Canadian Utilities) EV-to-EBIT: 38.03 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 123% Above Median

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CDUAF Canadian Utilities Ltd CDUAF
73 GF Score
Price $38.04
GF Value $26.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Canadian Utilities EV-to-EBIT?

Canadian Utilities CDUAF +0.15% 73 EV-to-EBIT is 38.03 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 123% above its 10-year median of 17.07. GuruFocus rates CDUAF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Utilities - Regulated companies, Canadian Utilities ranks worse than 93.95% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Canadian Utilities's Enterprise Value is $19,630 Mil. Canadian Utilities's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $516 Mil. Therefore, Canadian Utilities's EV-to-EBIT for today is 38.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Utilities's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

CDUAF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.74   Med: 17.07   Max: 39.37
Current: 38.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Canadian Utilities was 39.37. The lowest was 11.74. And the median was 17.07.

CDUAF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
93.95% of 463 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 13.78 vs CDUAF: 38.03

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Canadian Utilities's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $19,221 Mil. Canadian Utilities's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $516 Mil. Canadian Utilities's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.69%.


Canadian Utilities  (OTCPK:CDUAF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Canadian Utilities's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=516.194/19221.30096
=2.69 %

Canadian Utilities's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $19,221 Mil.
Canadian Utilities's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $516 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Canadian Utilities EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Utilities's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Canadian Utilities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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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: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

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

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Canadian Utilities's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Utilities's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Canadian Utilities EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Canadian Utilities's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=19630.272/516.194
=38.03

Canadian Utilities's current Enterprise Value is $19,630 Mil.
Canadian Utilities's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $516 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 38.03 mean?
Canadian Utilities (CDUAF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 38.03 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. This is 123% above median its historical median of 17.07. Over the past decade, Canadian Utilities' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.74 to 39.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #435 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is Canadian Utilities' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Canadian Utilities' current EV-to-EBIT of 38.03 is 123% above median its 10-year median of 17.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.74 to a high of 39.37. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.78. Canadian Utilities' value of 38.03 is 176% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #435 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #435 out of 463 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Canadian Utilities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.78. Canadian Utilities' value of 38.03 is 176% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Utilities' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.74 to 39.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.07 vs. the industry median of 13.78, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.78, based on 463 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Utilities's current EV-to-EBIT of 38.03 is 176% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Utilities's current EV-to-EBIT is 38.03, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 17.07. 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 $26.58, compared to a current price of $38.04 — trading 43.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 38.03, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 17.07 and 176% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.78. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 38.03 as of Jul. 15, 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 $38.04 is trading 43.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.58. GuruFocus considers Canadian Utilities to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CDUAF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 38.03 (123% above median its 10-year median of 17.07)
  • GF Value™: $26.58 vs. price of $38.04 (43.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 14 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 176% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#435 of 463)

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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