Canadian Utilities Limited (CU.TO) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

37 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 27
Quality 27
Growth 28
Balance sheet 25
Cash quality 65
Capital allocation 62
Momentum 57

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

0.92 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the distress zone (below 1.81). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

5/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.74 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Canadian Utilities Limited's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 37/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 27, quality 27, growth 28, balance sheet 25, cash quality 65, capital allocation 62, momentum 57. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Canadian Utilities Limited's Altman Z-Score?

0.92, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Canadian Utilities Limited's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Canadian Utilities Limited's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.74 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.