Allete Inc (ALE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:ALE • US0185223007
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This ALE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ALE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ALE was profitable.
- ALE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years ALE has always been profitable.
- ALE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of ALE (2.32%) is worse than 79.17% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 5.81%, ALE is not doing good in the industry: 85.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- ALE has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.88%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ALE underperforms 89.58% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ALE is below the industry average of 4.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.32% | ||
| ROE | 5.81% | ||
| ROIC | 1.88% |
ROA(3y)3.04%
ROA(5y)2.9%
ROE(3y)7.37%
ROE(5y)7.27%
ROIC(3y)2.33%
ROIC(5y)2.36%
1.3 Margins
- ALE has a Profit Margin of 11.04%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALE underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALE has declined.
- ALE's Operating Margin of 9.24% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ALE is outperformed by 85.42% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALE has declined.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 93.25%, ALE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.04% | ||
| GM | 93.25% |
OM growth 3Y-0.62%
OM growth 5Y-6.31%
PM growth 3Y-0.57%
PM growth 5Y-4.77%
GM growth 3Y-1.28%
GM growth 5Y-0.42%
2. ALE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALE is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ALE has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for ALE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- ALE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- ALE has an Altman-Z score of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that ALE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- ALE has a better Altman-Z score (1.04) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that ALE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.74, ALE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC7.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- ALE has a Current Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that ALE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of ALE (1.17) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- ALE has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a bad value and indicates that ALE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ALE has a Quick ratio (0.73) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. ALE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for ALE have decreased by -8.65% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.89% on average over the past years.
- ALE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.30%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.28% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.65%
EPS 3Y-1.36%
EPS 5Y-2.89%
EPS Q2Q%-41.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.3%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y4.28%
Sales Q2Q%-7.91%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.96% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- ALE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.92%
EPS Next 2Y14.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.1%
EPS Next 5Y11.96%
Revenue Next Year-1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y2%
Revenue Next 3Y3.82%
Revenue Next 5Y5.14%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. ALE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.82, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ALE.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ALE indicates a rather expensive valuation: ALE more expensive than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. ALE is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.85 indicates a correct valuation of ALE.
- ALE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.20, ALE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ALE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ALE is more expensive than 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as ALE's earnings are expected to grow with 15.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.1%
5. ALE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ALE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.30%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.75, ALE pays a better dividend. On top of this ALE pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ALE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.3% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ALE has a limited annual growth rate of 3.68%.
- ALE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- ALE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.68%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
- 101.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- ALE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP101.27%
EPS Next 2Y14.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.1%
ALE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
67.9
-0.04 (-0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)10-31 2025-10-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners76.72%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change-78.95%
Market Cap3.94B
Revenue(TTM)1.50B
Net Income(TTM)165.70M
Analysts80
Price Target70.67 (4.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.3% |
Yearly Dividend2.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.68%
DP101.27%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-44.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-52.56%
Max EPS beat(2)-37.05%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-30%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.56%
Max EPS beat(4)-7.65%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-24.56%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.06%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-15.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-16.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)-14.63%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-14.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)-12.76%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-14.57%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.84%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.83%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.85 | ||
| P/S | 2.63 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.51 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | 1.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.18 |
EPS(TTM)2.85
EY4.2%
EPS(NY)4.03
Fwd EY5.94%
FCF(TTM)-5.54
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.9
OCFY8.69%
SpS25.82
BVpS49.07
TBVpS46.4
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number56.097 (-17.38%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.32% | ||
| ROE | 5.81% | ||
| ROCE | 2.06% | ||
| ROIC | 1.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.95% | ||
| OM | 9.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.04% | ||
| GM | 93.25% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.04%
ROA(5y)2.9%
ROE(3y)7.37%
ROE(5y)7.27%
ROIC(3y)2.33%
ROIC(5y)2.36%
ROICexc(3y)2.34%
ROICexc(5y)2.38%
ROICexgc(3y)2.4%
ROICexgc(5y)2.41%
ROCE(3y)2.55%
ROCE(5y)2.58%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.06%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.11%
OM growth 3Y-0.62%
OM growth 5Y-6.31%
PM growth 3Y-0.57%
PM growth 5Y-4.77%
GM growth 3Y-1.28%
GM growth 5Y-0.42%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 228.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 44.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
F-Score4
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC0.26
Cap/Depr(3y)106.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)166.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.28%
Profit Quality(3y)61.51%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.65%
EPS 3Y-1.36%
EPS 5Y-2.89%
EPS Q2Q%-41.03%
EPS Next Y18.92%
EPS Next 2Y14.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.1%
EPS Next 5Y11.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.3%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y4.28%
Sales Q2Q%-7.91%
Revenue Next Year-1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y2%
Revenue Next 3Y3.82%
Revenue Next 5Y5.14%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.99%
EBIT growth 3Y1.9%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.29%
EBIT Next Year158.47%
EBIT Next 3Y53.28%
EBIT Next 5Y37.33%
FCF growth 1Y-179.04%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-48.07%
OCF growth 3Y20.16%
OCF growth 5Y12.87%
Allete Inc / ALE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ALE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to ALE.
Can you provide the valuation status for Allete Inc?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to Allete Inc (ALE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is Allete Inc (ALE) stock?
Allete Inc (ALE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ALE stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for Allete Inc (ALE) is 23.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.38.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ALE stock?
The dividend rating of Allete Inc (ALE) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 101.27%.