Caribbean Utilities CoCUPUF 72 ROA % is 3.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 4.95. 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 511 Utilities - Regulated companies, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks better than 76.52% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Caribbean Utilities Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.8 Mil.
Caribbean Utilities Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $882.4 Mil. Therefore, Caribbean Utilities Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caribbean Utilities Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CUPUF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.22 Med: 4.95 Max: 5.47
Current: 5.39
During the past 13 years, Caribbean Utilities Co's highest ROA % was 5.47%. The lowest was 4.22%. And the median was 4.95%.
CUPUF's ROA % is ranked better than 76.52% of 511
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs CUPUF: 5.39
Caribbean Utilities Co (OTCPK:CUPUF) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Caribbean Utilities Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caribbean Utilities Co's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF) has a ROA % of 3.27% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Caribbean Utilities Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 4.95. Over the past decade, Caribbean Utilities Co's ROA % has ranged from 4.22 to 5.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #120 out of 511 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Caribbean Utilities Co's ROA % too high?
Caribbean Utilities Co's current ROA % of 3.27% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 4.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.22 to a high of 5.47. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROA % is 3.02. Caribbean Utilities Co's value of 3.27% is 8.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #120 out of 511 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 ROA % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #120 out of 511 companies for ROA %. This places Caribbean Utilities Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.02. Caribbean Utilities Co's value of 3.27% is 8.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Caribbean Utilities Co's own ROA % has ranged from 4.22 to 5.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.95 vs. the industry median of 3.02, 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 ROA % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROA % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.02, based on 511 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caribbean Utilities Co's current ROA % of 3.27% is 8.3% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Caribbean Utilities Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROA % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caribbean Utilities Co's current ROA % is 3.27%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 4.95. 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 ROA % is 3.27%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 4.95 and 8.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.02. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF), the current ROA % is 3.27% 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:
ROA %: 3.27% (34% below median its 10-year median of 4.95)
GF Value™: $12.38 vs. price of $14.20 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#120 of 511)
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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