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Canadian UtilitiesCDUAF -1.17%73 Quick Ratio is 1.73 as of Jun. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates CDUAF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, Canadian Utilities ranks better than 81.1% on this metric.
Canadian Utilities (OTCPK:CDUAF) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Canadian Utilities Quick Ratio Related Terms
Canadian Utilities Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Utilities's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Canadian Utilities's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Utilities's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Canadian Utilities's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.73 as of Jun. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, Canadian Utilities' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #96 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Canadian Utilities' Quick Ratio too high?
Canadian Utilities' current Quick Ratio of 1.73 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 2.36. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Quick Ratio is 1.00. Canadian Utilities' value of 1.73 is 73% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #96 out of 508 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 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Utilities' Quick Ratio compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #96 out of 508 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Canadian Utilities in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.00. Canadian Utilities' value of 1.73 is 73% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Utilities' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 1.00, 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 Quick Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Quick Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.00, based on 508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Utilities's current Quick Ratio of 1.73 is 73% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Utilities's current Quick Ratio is 1.73, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. 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 $26.59, compared to a current price of $37.99 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.73, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 73% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.00. Canadian Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 13 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), the current Quick Ratio is 1.73 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 $37.99 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.59.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Utilities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CDUAF:
Quick Ratio: 1.73 (37% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
GF Value™: $26.59 vs. price of $37.99 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#96 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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