AVISTA CORP (AVA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:AVA • US05379B1070

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This AVA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. AVA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • AVA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • AVA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years AVA has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years AVA had a positive operating cash flow.
AVA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAVA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • AVA has a Return On Assets of 2.31%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AVA underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of AVA (7.12%) is worse than 73.08% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.55%, AVA is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AVA is in line with the industry average of 3.74%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (3.19%) for AVA is below the current ROIC(3.55%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.31%
ROE 7.12%
ROIC 3.55%
ROA(3y)2.27%
ROA(5y)2.21%
ROE(3y)6.99%
ROE(5y)6.89%
ROIC(3y)3.19%
ROIC(5y)2.93%
AVA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAVA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • AVA has a worse Profit Margin (9.83%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AVA has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.02%, AVA is doing worse than 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AVA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.02%
PM (TTM) 9.83%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y17.46%
OM growth 5Y0.47%
PM growth 3Y2.69%
PM growth 5Y0.06%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
AVA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAVA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. AVA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • AVA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • AVA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for AVA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AVA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
AVA Yearly Shares OutstandingAVA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
AVA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAVA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.85, we must say that AVA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.85, AVA is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AVA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.19. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • AVA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.19. This is amongst the best in the industry. AVA outperforms 80.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.85
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC6.34%
AVA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAVA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.83 indicates that AVA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • AVA's Current ratio of 0.83 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AVA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • AVA has a Quick Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that AVA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • AVA has a Quick ratio (0.56) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.56
AVA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAVA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. AVA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • AVA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.82%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, AVA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.70% on average per year.
  • AVA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.34%.
  • Measured over the past years, AVA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.24% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.82%
EPS 3Y4.08%
EPS 5Y4.7%
EPS Q2Q%3.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.34%
Revenue growth 3Y4.72%
Revenue growth 5Y8.24%
Sales Q2Q%0.04%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.14% on average over the next years.
  • AVA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.23%
EPS Next 2Y9.94%
EPS Next 3Y7.89%
EPS Next 5Y7.14%
Revenue Next Year1.58%
Revenue Next 2Y3.06%
Revenue Next 3Y3.55%
Revenue Next 5Y2.24%

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 decreasing.
AVA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAVA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
AVA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAVA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. AVA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.57, which indicates a correct valuation of AVA.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AVA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AVA is cheaper than 65.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • AVA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • AVA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.63.
  • 65.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AVA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.51, AVA is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.57
Fwd PE 14.63
AVA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAVA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AVA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.45
AVA Per share dataAVA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)3.53
EPS Next 2Y9.94%
EPS Next 3Y7.89%

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5. AVA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • AVA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.98%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.49, AVA pays a better dividend. On top of this AVA pays more dividend than 96.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, AVA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.98%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AVA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.86%.
  • AVA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • AVA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.86%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years25
AVA Yearly Dividends per shareAVA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 82.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AVA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • AVA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP82.38%
EPS Next 2Y9.94%
EPS Next 3Y7.89%
AVA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAVA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M -200M -300M
AVA Dividend Payout.AVA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AVA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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AVA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

AVISTA CORP

NYSE:AVA (3/26/2026, 8:05:17 PM)

After market: 39.6 0 (0%)

39.6

+0.24 (+0.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners88.91%
Inst Owner Change1.38%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner Change2.11%
Market Cap3.26B
Revenue(TTM)1.96B
Net Income(TTM)193.00M
Analysts52.31
Price Target41.21 (4.07%)
Short Float %4.03%
Short Ratio4.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.98%
Yearly Dividend1.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.86%
DP82.38%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date02-25
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.58%
Max EPS beat(2)24.98%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.54%
Max EPS beat(4)24.98%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)6.84%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)6.61%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.91%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.29%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.29%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.35%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.77%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.95%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.57
Fwd PE 14.63
P/S 1.66
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 6.94
P/B 1.2
P/tB 1.23
EV/EBITDA 9.45
EPS(TTM)2.39
EY6.04%
EPS(NY)2.71
Fwd EY6.83%
FCF(TTM)-1.23
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.7
OCFY14.4%
SpS23.88
BVpS32.94
TBVpS32.3
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)3.53
Graham Number42.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.31%
ROE 7.12%
ROCE 4.73%
ROIC 3.55%
ROICexc 3.56%
ROICexgc 3.59%
OM 18.02%
PM (TTM) 9.83%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.27%
ROA(5y)2.21%
ROE(3y)6.99%
ROE(5y)6.89%
ROIC(3y)3.19%
ROIC(5y)2.93%
ROICexc(3y)3.2%
ROICexc(5y)2.94%
ROICexgc(3y)3.22%
ROICexgc(5y)2.96%
ROCE(3y)4.24%
ROCE(5y)3.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.35%
OM growth 3Y17.46%
OM growth 5Y0.47%
PM growth 3Y2.69%
PM growth 5Y0.06%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.02
Cap/Depr 197.23%
Cap/Sales 29.02%
Interest Coverage 2.46
Cash Conversion 72.94%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.56
Altman-Z 0.85
F-Score6
WACC6.34%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)193.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)189.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)28.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)28.4%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.82%
EPS 3Y4.08%
EPS 5Y4.7%
EPS Q2Q%3.53%
EPS Next Y13.23%
EPS Next 2Y9.94%
EPS Next 3Y7.89%
EPS Next 5Y7.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.34%
Revenue growth 3Y4.72%
Revenue growth 5Y8.24%
Sales Q2Q%0.04%
Revenue Next Year1.58%
Revenue Next 2Y3.06%
Revenue Next 3Y3.55%
Revenue Next 5Y2.24%
EBIT growth 1Y15.69%
EBIT growth 3Y23.01%
EBIT growth 5Y8.75%
EBIT Next Year76.14%
EBIT Next 3Y26.37%
EBIT Next 5Y17.39%
FCF growth 1Y-10200%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-12.17%
OCF growth 3Y55.72%
OCF growth 5Y7.22%

AVISTA CORP / AVA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AVISTA CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to AVA.


Can you provide the valuation status for AVISTA CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AVISTA CORP (AVA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is AVISTA CORP (AVA) stock?

AVISTA CORP (AVA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How financially healthy is AVISTA CORP?

The financial health rating of AVISTA CORP (AVA) is 1 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for AVA stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AVISTA CORP (AVA) is expected to grow by 13.23% in the next year.