CDUAF (Canadian Utilities) Net Cash per Share: $-45.90 (As of Jun. 2026)

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CDUAF Canadian Utilities Ltd CDUAF
60 GF Score
Price $36.88
GF Value $25.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Canadian Utilities Net Cash per Share?

Canadian Utilities CDUAF 60 Net Cash per Share is $-45.90 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CDUAF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 40 Utilities - Regulated companies, Canadian Utilities ranks worse than 2499997.5% on this metric.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Canadian Utilities's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-45.90.

The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Utilities's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

CDUAF's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 6.165
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

Canadian Utilities  (OTCPK:CDUAF) Net Cash per Share Explanation

Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

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Canadian Utilities Net Cash per Share Related Terms


Canadian Utilities Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Utilities's Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share Chart

Canadian Utilities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -39.70 -39.26 -43.63 -42.77 -46.07

Canadian Utilities Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Net Cash per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -44.41 -44.72 -46.07 -46.53 -45.90

CDUAF vs SRE, AES: Net Cash per Share Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Utilities's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.


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Canadian Utilities Net Cash per Share Calculation

In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.

Canadian Utilities's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(623.414-13003.262-155.854)/272.086
=-46.07

Canadian Utilities's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(349.152-12697.022-152.487)/272.331
=-45.90

* 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 Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of $-45.90 mean?
Canadian Utilities (CDUAF) has a Net Cash per Share of $-45.90 as of Jun. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #999999 out of 40 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Canadian Utilities' Net Cash per Share too high?
Canadian Utilities' current Net Cash per Share is $-45.90. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #999999 out of 40 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canadian Utilities has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Utilities' Net Cash per Share compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #999999 out of 40 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Canadian Utilities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 6.17. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.17, based on 40 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Utilities's current Net Cash per Share is $-45.90. 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 $25.35, compared to a current price of $36.88 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-45.90. Canadian Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 13 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), the current Net Cash per Share is $-45.90 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 $36.88 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.35. GuruFocus considers Canadian Utilities to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CDUAF:

  • Net Cash per Share: $-45.90
  • GF Value™: $25.35 vs. price of $36.88 (45.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 13 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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