Canadian Utilities (CU) Competitors

C$49.99 -0.12 (-0.24%)

As of 05/25/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

CU vs. BIP.UN, ACO.X, ACO.Y, JE, and FTS

Should you buy Canadian Utilities stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Canadian Utilities with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Canadian Utilities include Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP.UN), ATCO (ACO.X), ATCO (ACO.Y), Just Energy Group (JE), and Fortis (FTS). These companies are all part of the "utilities" sector.

How does Canadian Utilities compare to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners?

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSE:BIP.UN) and Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Canadian Utilities has a net margin of 2.90% compared to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners' net margin of -0.09%. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners' return on equity of 5.21% beat Canadian Utilities' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners	-0.09%	5.21%	3.18%
Canadian Utilities	2.90%	1.59%	2.66%

In the previous week, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners had 1 more articles in the media than Canadian Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and 0 mentions for Canadian Utilities. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Canadian Utilities'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners	Neutral
Canadian Utilities	Neutral

Canadian Utilities has a consensus price target of C$47.00, suggesting a potential downside of 5.98%. Given Canadian Utilities' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Canadian Utilities is more favorable than Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Canadian Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners has a beta of 1.813046, indicating that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Utilities has a beta of 0.59763, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Canadian Utilities has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canadian Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners	C$24.01B	1.05	-C$57M	C$0.66	83.21
Canadian Utilities	C$3.69B	3.69	C$376.93M	C$0.10	499.90

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners pays an annual dividend of C$1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Canadian Utilities pays an annual dividend of C$1.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners pays out 264.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Canadian Utilities pays out 1,835.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

41.3% of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.2% of Canadian Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. 37.6% of Canadian Utilities shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and Canadian Utilities tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian Utilities compare to ATCO?

ATCO (TSE:ACO.X) and Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, profitability and dividends.

In the previous week, ATCO's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Canadian Utilities'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
ATCO	Neutral
Canadian Utilities	Neutral

ATCO has a net margin of 8.16% compared to Canadian Utilities' net margin of 2.90%. ATCO's return on equity of 8.54% beat Canadian Utilities' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ATCO	8.16%	8.54%	2.95%
Canadian Utilities	2.90%	1.59%	2.66%

22.6% of ATCO shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.2% of Canadian Utilities shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of ATCO shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 37.6% of Canadian Utilities shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

ATCO has higher revenue and earnings than Canadian Utilities. ATCO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canadian Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ATCO	C$5.16B	1.36	C$385M	C$1.39	50.05
Canadian Utilities	C$3.69B	3.69	C$376.93M	C$0.10	499.90

ATCO has a beta of 0.456017, indicating that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Utilities has a beta of 0.59763, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

ATCO pays an annual dividend of C$2.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Canadian Utilities pays an annual dividend of C$1.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. ATCO pays out 146.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Canadian Utilities pays out 1,835.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

ATCO currently has a consensus price target of C$68.86, indicating a potential downside of 1.02%. Canadian Utilities has a consensus price target of C$47.00, indicating a potential downside of 5.98%. Given ATCO's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe ATCO is more favorable than Canadian Utilities.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ATCO	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Canadian Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Summary

ATCO beats Canadian Utilities on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian Utilities compare to ATCO?

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) and ATCO (TSE:ACO.Y) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and earnings.

13.2% of Canadian Utilities shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.2% of ATCO shares are owned by institutional investors. 37.6% of Canadian Utilities shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 93.4% of ATCO shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Canadian Utilities currently has a consensus target price of C$47.00, suggesting a potential downside of 5.98%. Given Canadian Utilities' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Canadian Utilities is more favorable than ATCO.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Canadian Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
ATCO	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Canadian Utilities pays an annual dividend of C$1.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. ATCO pays an annual dividend of C$2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Canadian Utilities pays out 1,835.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ATCO pays out 52.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Canadian Utilities	C$3.69B	3.69	C$376.93M	C$0.10	499.90
ATCO	C$5.14B	1.31	C$385M	C$3.83	15.67

Canadian Utilities has a beta of 0.59763, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ATCO has a beta of 0.686109, meaning that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Canadian Utilities' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled ATCO'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Canadian Utilities	Neutral
ATCO	Neutral

ATCO has a net margin of 8.16% compared to Canadian Utilities' net margin of 2.90%. ATCO's return on equity of 8.54% beat Canadian Utilities' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Canadian Utilities	2.90%	1.59%	2.66%
ATCO	8.16%	8.54%	2.95%

Summary

ATCO beats Canadian Utilities on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian Utilities compare to Just Energy Group?

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) and Just Energy Group (TSE:JE) are both utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment and risk.

13.2% of Canadian Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. 37.6% of Canadian Utilities shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Canadian Utilities' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Just Energy Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Canadian Utilities	Neutral
Just Energy Group	Neutral

Canadian Utilities presently has a consensus target price of C$47.00, indicating a potential downside of 5.98%. Given Just Energy Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Just Energy Group is more favorable than Canadian Utilities.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Canadian Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Just Energy Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Canadian Utilities has a net margin of 2.90% compared to Just Energy Group's net margin of 0.00%. Canadian Utilities' return on equity of 1.59% beat Just Energy Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Canadian Utilities	2.90%	1.59%	2.66%
Just Energy Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Canadian Utilities has higher revenue and earnings than Just Energy Group. Just Energy Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canadian Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Canadian Utilities	C$3.69B	3.69	C$376.93M	C$0.10	499.90
Just Energy Group	C$2.46B	0.00	-C$485.26M	-C$10.09	N/A

Summary

Canadian Utilities beats Just Energy Group on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian Utilities compare to Fortis?

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) and Fortis (TSE:FTS) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Canadian Utilities currently has a consensus target price of C$47.00, suggesting a potential downside of 5.98%. Fortis has a consensus target price of C$78.68, suggesting a potential upside of 0.33%. Given Fortis' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Fortis is more favorable than Canadian Utilities.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Canadian Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Fortis	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.70

Fortis has higher revenue and earnings than Canadian Utilities. Fortis is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canadian Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Canadian Utilities	C$3.69B	3.69	C$376.93M	C$0.10	499.90
Fortis	C$12.24B	3.26	C$1.66B	C$3.39	23.13

Canadian Utilities pays an annual dividend of C$1.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Fortis pays an annual dividend of C$2.51 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Canadian Utilities pays out 1,835.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Fortis pays out 74.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

In the previous week, Fortis had 2 more articles in the media than Canadian Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Fortis and 0 mentions for Canadian Utilities. Canadian Utilities' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Fortis' score of -0.11 indicating that Canadian Utilities is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Canadian Utilities	Neutral
Fortis	Neutral

Fortis has a net margin of 14.75% compared to Canadian Utilities' net margin of 2.90%. Fortis' return on equity of 7.51% beat Canadian Utilities' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Canadian Utilities	2.90%	1.59%	2.66%
Fortis	14.75%	7.51%	3.09%

Canadian Utilities has a beta of 0.59763, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortis has a beta of 0.467687, meaning that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

13.2% of Canadian Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.9% of Fortis shares are held by institutional investors. 37.6% of Canadian Utilities shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Fortis shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Fortis beats Canadian Utilities on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CU vs. The Competition

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Metric	Canadian Utilities	Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$13.61B	C$19.91B	C$19.34B	C$12.16B
Dividend Yield	3.67%	4.07%	3.83%	6.20%
P/E Ratio	499.90	47.23	20.41	37.64
Price / Sales	3.69	43.44	59.14	11.68
Price / Cash	11.03	24.52	19.48	82.29
Price / Book	2.02	3.17	2.21	4.50
Net Income	C$376.93M	-C$1.31B	C$778.83M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	2.02%	1.89%	1.04%	2.48%
1 Month Performance	3.54%	-1.91%	-0.61%	1.47%
1 Year Performance	31.35%	44.53%	19.77%	53.55%

Canadian Utilities Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count
CU Canadian Utilities	0.7762 of 5 stars	C$49.99 -0.2%	C$47.00 -6.0%	+31.3%	C$13.61B	C$3.69B	499.90	9,018
BIP.UN Brookfield Infrastructure Partners	N/A	C$52.83 +1.1%	N/A	+22.7%	C$24.41B	C$24.01B	80.05	44,000
ACO.X ATCO	N/A	C$69.65 +0.7%	C$68.86 -1.1%	+33.6%	C$7.03B	C$5.16B	50.11	20,175
ACO.Y ATCO	N/A	C$60.00 -0.9%	N/A	N/A	C$6.73B	C$5.14B	15.67	20,175
JE Just Energy Group	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$236.55M	C$2.46B	N/A	1,120

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How does Canadian Utilities compare to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners?

Is BIP.UN or CU more profitable?

Does the media favor BIP.UN or CU?

Do analysts recommend BIP.UN or CU?

Which has more risk and volatility, BIP.UN or CU?

Which has better earnings and valuation, BIP.UN or CU?

Is BIP.UN or CU a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of BIP.UN or CU?

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How does Canadian Utilities compare to ATCO?

Does the media favor ACO.X or CU?

Is ACO.X or CU more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in ACO.X or CU?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ACO.X or CU?

Which has more volatility & risk, ACO.X or CU?

Is ACO.X or CU a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend ACO.X or CU?

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How does Canadian Utilities compare to ATCO?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CU or ACO.Y?

Do analysts recommend CU or ACO.Y?

Is CU or ACO.Y a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, CU or ACO.Y?

Which has more risk & volatility, CU or ACO.Y?

Does the media refer more to CU or ACO.Y?

Is CU or ACO.Y more profitable?

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How does Canadian Utilities compare to Just Energy Group?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of CU or JE?

Does the media favor CU or JE?

Do analysts rate CU or JE?

Is CU or JE more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, CU or JE?

Summary

How does Canadian Utilities compare to Fortis?

Do analysts recommend CU or FTS?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, CU or FTS?

Is CU or FTS a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer CU or FTS?

Is CU or FTS more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, CU or FTS?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in CU or FTS?

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