Canadian Utilities Limited (CU) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Canadian Utilities Limited (CU) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.35x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of CA$162.00 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow (CA$468.00 Million). Read CU current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Canadian Utilities Limited Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1998–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Canadian Utilities Limited across 28 annual periods. Explore CU capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Canadian Utilities Limited (1998–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Canadian Utilities Limited. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Canadian Utilities Limited (CU) total market value.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (CAD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.07x | CA$103.00 Million | CA$1.54 Billion | CA$1.44 Billion | ▼ -60.2% |
| 2024 | 0.17x | CA$322.00 Million | CA$1.92 Billion | CA$1.59 Billion | ▲ +1957.5% |
| 2023 | -0.01x | CA$-12.00 Million | CA$1.33 Billion | CA$1.34 Billion | ▼ -102.5% |
| 2022 | 0.36x | CA$771.00 Million | CA$2.14 Billion | CA$1.37 Billion | ▲ +24.5% |
| 2021 | 0.29x | CA$497.00 Million | CA$1.72 Billion | CA$1.22 Billion | ▼ -36.3% |
| 2020 | 0.45x | CA$741.00 Million | CA$1.63 Billion | CA$890.00 Million | ▲ +150.8% |
| 2019 | 0.18x | CA$246.00 Million | CA$1.36 Billion | CA$1.11 Billion | ▲ +159.2% |
| 2018 | -0.31x | CA$-266.00 Million | CA$870.00 Million | CA$1.14 Billion | ▼ -522.3% |
| 2017 | 0.07x | CA$95.00 Million | CA$1.31 Billion | CA$1.22 Billion | ▼ -64.3% |
| 2016 | 0.20x | CA$329.00 Million | CA$1.62 Billion | CA$1.29 Billion | ▲ +696.0% |
| 2015 | -0.03x | CA$-55.00 Million | CA$1.62 Billion | CA$1.67 Billion | ▲ +92.0% |
| 2014 | -0.43x | CA$-658.00 Million | CA$1.54 Billion | CA$2.20 Billion | ▼ -44.6% |
| 2013 | -0.30x | CA$-532.00 Million | CA$1.80 Billion | CA$2.33 Billion | ▲ +51.2% |
| 2012 | -0.61x | CA$-838.00 Million | CA$1.38 Billion | CA$2.22 Billion | ▼ -5747.3% |
| 2011 | -0.01x | CA$-14.00 Million | CA$1.35 Billion | CA$1.37 Billion | ▲ +91.0% |
| 2010 | -0.12x | CA$-88.40 Million | CA$764.30 Million | CA$852.70 Million | ▲ +58.9% |
| 2009 | -0.28x | CA$-207.80 Million | CA$738.30 Million | CA$946.10 Million | ▲ +4.4% |
| 2008 | -0.29x | CA$-233.00 Million | CA$791.80 Million | CA$1.02 Billion | ▼ -1959.6% |
| 2007 | -0.01x | CA$-10.10 Million | CA$706.90 Million | CA$717.00 Million | ▼ -122.2% |
| 2006 | 0.06x | CA$39.80 Million | CA$617.90 Million | CA$578.10 Million | ▼ -77.7% |
| 2005 | 0.29x | CA$216.90 Million | CA$749.50 Million | CA$532.60 Million | ▲ +80.9% |
| 2004 | 0.16x | CA$102.50 Million | CA$640.60 Million | CA$538.10 Million | ▲ +433.4% |
| 2003 | -0.05x | CA$-22.70 Million | CA$473.00 Million | CA$495.70 Million | ▲ +92.9% |
| 2002 | -0.67x | CA$-229.50 Million | CA$340.30 Million | CA$569.80 Million | ▼ -492.2% |
| 2001 | 0.17x | CA$127.50 Million | CA$741.50 Million | CA$614.00 Million | ▲ +162.1% |
| 2000 | -0.28x | CA$-96.90 Million | CA$350.10 Million | CA$447.00 Million | ▼ -264.8% |
| 1999 | 0.17x | CA$71.50 Million | CA$425.70 Million | CA$354.20 Million | ▲ +204.8% |
| 1998 | -0.16x | CA$-56.70 Million | CA$353.70 Million | CA$410.40 Million | — |