Canadian UtilitiesCDUAF -0.07%71 Pretax Margin % is 27.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 18.96. 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 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Canadian Utilities ranks worse than 74.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Utilities's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CDUAF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.15 Med: 18.96 Max: 25.89
Current: 5.15
CDUAF's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 74.25% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.12
vs CDUAF: 5.15
Canadian Utilities (OTCPK:CDUAF) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Canadian Utilities Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Canadian Utilities Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Utilities's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Canadian Utilities's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Utilities's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 27.21% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 18.96. Over the past decade, Canadian Utilities' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.15 to 25.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #372 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Canadian Utilities' Pretax Margin % too high?
Canadian Utilities' current Pretax Margin % of 27.21% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 18.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.15 to a high of 25.89. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.12. Canadian Utilities' value of 27.21% is 124.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #372 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below 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' Pretax Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #372 out of 501 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Canadian Utilities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.12. Canadian Utilities' value of 27.21% is 124.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Utilities' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.15 to 25.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.96 vs. the industry median of 12.12, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.12, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Utilities's current Pretax Margin % of 27.21% is 124.5% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Utilities's current Pretax Margin % is 27.21%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 18.96. 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 Pretax Margin % is 27.21%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 18.96 and 124.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.12. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), the current Pretax Margin % is 27.21% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 27.21% (44% above median its 10-year median of 18.96)
GF Value™: $26.42 vs. price of $36.67 (38.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 124.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#372 of 501)
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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