Canadian UtilitiesCDUAF -0.07%71 Gross Margin % is 70.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 67.99. 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 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Canadian Utilities ranks better than 91.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Utilities's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CDUAF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.57 Med: 67.99 Max: 72.23
Current: 70.13
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Canadian Utilities was 72.23%. The lowest was 61.57%. And the median was 67.99%.
CDUAF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.62% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.88
vs CDUAF: 70.13
Canadian Utilities had a gross margin of 70.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Canadian Utilities was 0.30% per year.
Canadian Utilities (OTCPK:CDUAF) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Canadian Utilities had a gross margin of 70.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Canadian Utilities Gross Margin % Related Terms
Canadian Utilities Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Utilities's Gross 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Canadian Utilities's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Utilities's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Canadian Utilities (CDUAF) has a Gross Margin % of 70.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.99. Over the past decade, Canadian Utilities' Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.57 to 72.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #41 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Canadian Utilities' Gross Margin % too high?
Canadian Utilities' current Gross Margin % of 70.20% is near median its 10-year median of 67.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.57 to a high of 72.23. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Canadian Utilities' value of 70.20% is 127.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #41 out of 489 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' Gross Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #41 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Canadian Utilities in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Canadian Utilities' value of 70.20% is 127.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Utilities' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.57 to 72.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.99 vs. the industry median of 30.88, 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 Gross Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.88, based on 489 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Utilities's current Gross Margin % of 70.20% is 127.3% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Utilities's current Gross Margin % is 70.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.99. 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 Gross Margin % is 70.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.99 and 127.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), the current Gross Margin % is 70.20% 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:
Gross Margin %: 70.20% (near median its 10-year median of 67.99)
GF Value™: $26.42 vs. price of $36.67 (38.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 127.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#41 of 489)
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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