Canadian UtilitiesCDUAF -0.07%71 FCF Margin % is 23.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 10.65. 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 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Canadian Utilities ranks better than 80.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Utilities's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CDUAF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.08 Med: 10.65 Max: 22.92
Current: 13.91
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Canadian Utilities was 22.92%. The lowest was -6.08%. And the median was 10.65%.
CDUAF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.96% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 2.36
vs CDUAF: 13.91
Canadian Utilities FCF Margin % Related Terms
Canadian Utilities FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Utilities's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Canadian Utilities's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Utilities's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 23.99% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 10.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #95 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Canadian Utilities' FCF Margin % too high?
Canadian Utilities' current FCF Margin % of 23.99% is 125% above median its 10-year median of 10.65. The Utilities - Regulated industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. Canadian Utilities' value of 23.99% is 916.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #95 out of 499 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' FCF Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #95 out of 499 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Canadian Utilities in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. Canadian Utilities' value of 23.99% is 916.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.65 vs. the industry median of 2.36, 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 FCF Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 2.36, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Utilities's current FCF Margin % of 23.99% is 916.5% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Utilities's current FCF Margin % is 23.99%, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 10.65. 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 FCF Margin % is 23.99%, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 10.65 and 916.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 2.36. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), the current FCF Margin % is 23.99% 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:
FCF Margin %: 23.99% (125% above median its 10-year median of 10.65)
GF Value™: $26.42 vs. price of $36.67 (38.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 916.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#95 of 499)
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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