CDUAF (Canadian Utilities) Total Operating Expense: $1,274 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CDUAF Canadian Utilities Ltd CDUAF
69 GF Score
Price $37.50
GF Value $25.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 14 Warning Signs
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What is Canadian Utilities Total Operating Expense?

Canadian Utilities CDUAF +0.54% 69 Total Operating Expense is $1,274 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CDUAF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review.

Canadian Utilities's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $268 Mil. Canadian Utilities's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,274 Mil.

Canadian Utilities Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Canadian Utilities Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

Canadian Utilities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
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Canadian Utilities Quarterly Data
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Canadian Utilities Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,274 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $1,274 Mil mean?
Canadian Utilities (CDUAF) has a Total Operating Expense of $1,274 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors.
Is Canadian Utilities' Total Operating Expense too high?
Canadian Utilities' current Total Operating Expense is $1,274 Mil. Overall, Canadian Utilities has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Utilities' Total Operating Expense compare to SRE and AES?
Canadian Utilities' Total Operating Expense of $1,274 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Total Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. Canadian Utilities's current Total Operating Expense is $1,274 Mil. 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 $25.92, compared to a current price of $37.50 — trading 44.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $1,274 Mil. Canadian Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 14 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), the current Total Operating Expense is $1,274 Mil 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 $37.50 is trading 44.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.92. GuruFocus considers Canadian Utilities to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CDUAF:

  • Total Operating Expense: $1,274 Mil
  • GF Value™: $25.92 vs. price of $37.50 (44.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 14 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 5302 Forand Street South West, 4th Floor, West Building, Corporate Governance & Secretarial, Calgary, AB, CAN, T3E 8B4
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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