Canadian UtilitiesCDUAF -1.17%73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.80 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 4.99. GuruFocus rates CDUAF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 428 Utilities - Regulated companies, Canadian Utilities ranks worse than 58.88% on this metric.
Canadian Utilities's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Utilities's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CDUAF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.24 Med: 4.99 Max: 6.58
Current: 3.8
During the past 13 years, Canadian Utilities's highest Yield on Cost was 6.58. The lowest was 3.24. And the median was 4.99.
CDUAF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 58.88% of 428
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.17
vs CDUAF: 3.80
Canadian Utilities (OTCPK:CDUAF) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Canadian Utilities 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CDUAF vs SRE, AES: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Canadian Utilities's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Canadian Utilities's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Utilities's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Canadian Utilities 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Canadian Utilities (CDUAF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.80 as of Jul. 04, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 4.99. Over the past decade, Canadian Utilities' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.24 to 6.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #252 out of 428 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Canadian Utilities' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Canadian Utilities' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.80 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 4.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.24 to a high of 6.58. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.17. Canadian Utilities' value of 3.80 is 8.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #252 out of 428 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Canadian Utilities ranks #252 out of 428 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Canadian Utilities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.17. Canadian Utilities' value of 3.80 is 8.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Utilities' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.24 to 6.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.99 vs. the industry median of 4.17, Canadian Utilities has consistently been below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.17, based on 428 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Utilities's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.80 is 8.9% below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Canadian Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Utilities's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.80, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 4.99. 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 $26.06, compared to a current price of $36.88 — trading 41.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.80, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 4.99 and 8.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.17. Canadian Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 14 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.80 as of Jul. 04, 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 $36.88 is trading 41.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.06.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Utilities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CDUAF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.80 (24% below median its 10-year median of 4.99)
GF Value™: $26.06 vs. price of $36.88 (41.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#252 of 428)
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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