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C$14.42 +0.32 (+2.27%)
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CUP.U vs. KWH.UN, PWC, FTS, H, and EMA

Should you buy Caribbean Utilities stock or one of its competitors? Caribbean Utilities's main competitors and comparable companies include Crius Energy Unt (KWH.UN), 6798 (PWC.TO) (PWC), Fortis (FTS), Hydro One (H), and Emera (EMA). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "electric utilities" industry.

How does Caribbean Utilities compare to Crius Energy Unt?

Crius Energy Unt (TSE:KWH.UN) and Caribbean Utilities (TSE:CUP.U) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Crius Energy Unt's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Caribbean Utilities'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Crius Energy Unt Neutral
Caribbean Utilities Neutral

Caribbean Utilities has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Crius Energy Unt. Crius Energy Unt is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Caribbean Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Crius Energy UntC$1.21B0.00-C$12.34M-C$0.22N/A
Caribbean UtilitiesC$290.13M2.12C$38.76MC$1.1712.32

0.1% of Caribbean Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. 58.3% of Caribbean Utilities shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Crius Energy Unt pays an annual dividend of C$0.64 per share. Caribbean Utilities pays an annual dividend of C$0.77 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. Crius Energy Unt pays out -291.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Caribbean Utilities pays out 65.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Caribbean Utilities has a net margin of 13.81% compared to Crius Energy Unt's net margin of 0.00%. Caribbean Utilities' return on equity of 12.40% beat Crius Energy Unt's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Crius Energy UntN/A N/A N/A
Caribbean Utilities 13.81%12.40%3.13%

Summary

Caribbean Utilities beats Crius Energy Unt on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Caribbean Utilities compare to 6798 (PWC.TO)?

Caribbean Utilities (TSE:CUP.U) and 6798 (PWC.TO) (TSE:PWC) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Caribbean Utilities' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled 6798 (PWC.TO)'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Caribbean Utilities Neutral
6798 (PWC.TO) Neutral

0.1% of Caribbean Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. 58.3% of Caribbean Utilities shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Caribbean Utilities has higher revenue and earnings than 6798 (PWC.TO).

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Caribbean UtilitiesC$290.13M2.12C$38.76MC$1.1712.32
6798 (PWC.TO)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Caribbean Utilities pays an annual dividend of C$0.77 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. 6798 (PWC.TO) pays an annual dividend of C$1.94 per share. Caribbean Utilities pays out 65.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Caribbean Utilities has a net margin of 13.81% compared to 6798 (PWC.TO)'s net margin of 0.00%. Caribbean Utilities' return on equity of 12.40% beat 6798 (PWC.TO)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Caribbean Utilities13.81% 12.40% 3.13%
6798 (PWC.TO) N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Caribbean Utilities beats 6798 (PWC.TO) on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Caribbean Utilities compare to Fortis?

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

Caribbean Utilities has a beta of 0.200895, suggesting that its stock price is 80% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortis has a beta of 0.416662, suggesting that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Fortis had 1 more articles in the media than Caribbean Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Fortis and 0 mentions for Caribbean Utilities. Fortis' average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Caribbean Utilities' score of 0.00 indicating that Fortis is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Caribbean Utilities Neutral
Fortis Positive

Fortis has a consensus price target of C$79.68, suggesting a potential upside of 4.06%. Given Fortis' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Fortis is more favorable than Caribbean Utilities.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Caribbean Utilities
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Fortis
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

0.1% of Caribbean Utilities shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.7% of Fortis shares are owned by institutional investors. 58.3% of Caribbean Utilities shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Fortis shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Caribbean Utilities pays an annual dividend of C$0.77 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. Fortis pays an annual dividend of C$2.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Caribbean Utilities pays out 65.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fortis pays out 74.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Caribbean Utilities is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Fortis has a net margin of 14.72% compared to Caribbean Utilities' net margin of 13.81%. Caribbean Utilities' return on equity of 12.40% beat Fortis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Caribbean Utilities13.81% 12.40% 3.13%
Fortis 14.72%7.43%3.09%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Caribbean UtilitiesC$290.13M2.12C$38.76MC$1.1712.32
FortisC$12.35B3.17C$1.66BC$3.4022.52

Summary

Fortis beats Caribbean Utilities on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Caribbean Utilities compare to Hydro One?

Caribbean Utilities (TSE:CUP.U) and Hydro One (TSE:H) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

0.1% of Caribbean Utilities shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.9% of Hydro One shares are owned by institutional investors. 58.3% of Caribbean Utilities shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 47.1% of Hydro One shares are owned 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.

Caribbean Utilities pays an annual dividend of C$0.77 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. Hydro One pays an annual dividend of C$1.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Caribbean Utilities pays out 65.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hydro One pays out 57.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Hydro One had 6 more articles in the media than Caribbean Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Hydro One and 0 mentions for Caribbean Utilities. Hydro One's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Caribbean Utilities' score of 0.00 indicating that Hydro One is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Caribbean Utilities Neutral
Hydro One Neutral

Hydro One has a consensus target price of C$57.09, indicating a potential upside of 7.90%. Given Hydro One's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Hydro One is more favorable than Caribbean Utilities.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Caribbean Utilities
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Hydro One
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Caribbean UtilitiesC$290.13M2.12C$38.76MC$1.1712.32
Hydro OneC$9.52B3.34C$1.14BC$2.3622.42

Caribbean Utilities has a beta of 0.200895, indicating that its stock price is 80% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hydro One has a beta of 0.348574, indicating that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

Hydro One has a net margin of 14.87% compared to Caribbean Utilities' net margin of 13.81%. Caribbean Utilities' return on equity of 12.40% beat Hydro One's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Caribbean Utilities13.81% 12.40% 3.13%
Hydro One 14.87%11.08%3.57%

Summary

Hydro One beats Caribbean Utilities on 15 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Caribbean Utilities compare to Emera?

Caribbean Utilities (TSE:CUP.U) and Emera (TSE:EMA) are both utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, profitability and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Emera had 1 more articles in the media than Caribbean Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Emera and 0 mentions for Caribbean Utilities. Emera's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat Caribbean Utilities' score of 0.00 indicating that Emera is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Caribbean Utilities Neutral
Emera Neutral

Caribbean Utilities has a beta of 0.200895, indicating that its share price is 80% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Emera has a beta of 0.572531, indicating that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Caribbean Utilities pays an annual dividend of C$0.77 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. Emera pays an annual dividend of C$2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Caribbean Utilities pays out 65.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Emera pays out 92.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Caribbean Utilities is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Emera has a consensus target price of C$76.67, suggesting a potential upside of 10.61%. Given Emera's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Emera is more favorable than Caribbean Utilities.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Caribbean Utilities
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Emera
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Caribbean Utilities has a net margin of 13.81% compared to Emera's net margin of 12.85%. Caribbean Utilities' return on equity of 12.40% beat Emera's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Caribbean Utilities13.81% 12.40% 3.13%
Emera 12.85%7.51%2.30%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Caribbean UtilitiesC$290.13M2.12C$38.76MC$1.1712.32
EmeraC$8.94B2.37C$757.30MC$3.1522.00

0.1% of Caribbean Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.3% of Emera shares are held by institutional investors. 58.3% of Caribbean Utilities shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Emera shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Emera beats Caribbean Utilities on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CUP.U vs. The Competition

MetricCaribbean UtilitiesElectric Utilities IndustryUtilities SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$616.41MC$27.70BC$15.73BC$12.52B
Dividend Yield5.49%4.19%4.04%6.24%
P/E Ratio12.3216.0124.7139.46
Price / Sales2.12556.12308.389.79
Price / Cash59.4827.7618.6482.29
Price / Book1.671.612.254.71
Net IncomeC$38.76MC$1.60BC$701.43MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-2.83%-0.56%-0.88%-1.22%
1 Month Performance-0.41%-1.89%-1.72%4.88%
1 Year Performance8.01%14.62%9.67%28.61%

Caribbean Utilities Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CUP.U
Caribbean Utilities
N/AC$14.42
+2.3%
N/A+5.4%C$616.41MC$290.13M12.32226
KWH.UN
Crius Energy Unt
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$498.13MC$1.21BN/AN/A
PWC
6798 (PWC.TO)
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$0.00N/AN/A80
FTS
Fortis
2.1141 of 5 stars
C$76.57
+0.5%
C$79.68
+4.1%
+11.6%C$39.12BC$12.35B22.529,600
H
Hydro One
1.8542 of 5 stars
C$53.50
+0.1%
C$57.09
+6.7%
+5.9%C$32.11BC$9.52B22.6750,000

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This page (TSE:CUP.U) was last updated on 9/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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