Caribbean Utilities CoCUPUF 72 Net Margin % is 11.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 14.43. GuruFocus rates CUPUF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks better than 78.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caribbean Utilities Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CUPUF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.41 Med: 14.43 Max: 16.68
Current: 16.41
CUPUF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 78.64% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs CUPUF: 16.41
Caribbean Utilities Co (OTCPK:CUPUF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Caribbean Utilities Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Caribbean Utilities Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 - Regulated Electric subindustry, Caribbean Utilities Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Caribbean Utilities Co Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Caribbean Utilities Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caribbean Utilities Co's Net 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.
Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF) has a Net Margin % of 11.02% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Caribbean Utilities Co and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 14.43. Over the past decade, Caribbean Utilities Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 12.41 to 16.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #107 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Caribbean Utilities Co's Net Margin % too high?
Caribbean Utilities Co's current Net Margin % of 11.02% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 14.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.41 to a high of 16.68. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Caribbean Utilities Co's value of 11.02% is 25.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #107 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Caribbean Utilities Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caribbean Utilities Co's Net Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #107 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places Caribbean Utilities Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Caribbean Utilities Co's value of 11.02% is 25.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Caribbean Utilities Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 12.41 to 16.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.43 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Caribbean Utilities Co 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 Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caribbean Utilities Co's current Net Margin % of 11.02% is 25.2% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Caribbean Utilities Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caribbean Utilities Co's current Net Margin % is 11.02%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 14.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caribbean Utilities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.38, compared to a current price of $14.20 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.02%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 14.43 and 25.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. Caribbean Utilities Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF), the current Net Margin % is 11.02% 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 Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caribbean Utilities Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.20 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.38.
GuruFocus considers Caribbean Utilities Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CUPUF:
Net Margin %: 11.02% (24% below median its 10-year median of 14.43)
GF Value™: $12.38 vs. price of $14.20 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#107 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUPUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caribbean Utilities Co Ltd is the sole supplier of electricity on Grand Cayman. The company uses diesel generation to produce electricity for Grand Cayman. It operates in one business segment, electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and telecommunication, and one geographic area, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
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