Canadian UtilitiesCDUAF -0.07%71 OCF Yield % is 14.67 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 17.31. 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 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, Canadian Utilities ranks better than 59.06% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Canadian Utilities OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Utilities's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Canadian Utilities's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Utilities's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 14.67 as of Jun. 24, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 17.31. Over the past decade, Canadian Utilities' OCF Yield % has ranged from 8.56 to 24.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #208 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Canadian Utilities' OCF Yield % too high?
Canadian Utilities' current OCF Yield % of 14.67 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 17.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.56 to a high of 24.82. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Yield % is 11.76. Canadian Utilities' value of 14.67 is 24.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #208 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' OCF Yield % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #208 out of 508 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Canadian Utilities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.76. Canadian Utilities' value of 14.67 is 24.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Utilities' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 8.56 to 24.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.31 vs. the industry median of 11.76, 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 OCF Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 11.76, based on 508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Utilities's current OCF Yield % of 14.67 is 24.8% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Utilities's current OCF Yield % is 14.67, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 17.31. 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 OCF Yield % is 14.67, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 17.31 and 24.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 11.76. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), the current OCF Yield % is 14.67 as of Jun. 24, 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:
OCF Yield %: 14.67 (15% below median its 10-year median of 17.31)
GF Value™: $26.42 vs. price of $36.67 (38.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#208 of 508)
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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