AVISTA CORP (AVA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:AVA - US05379B1070 - Common Stock
41.11 USD
-0.23 (-0.56%)
41.11 USD
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Taking everything into account, AVA scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AVA was compared to 26 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. Both the profitability and financial health of AVA have multiple concerns. AVA does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively. Finally AVA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AVA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AVA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years AVA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years AVA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.32%, AVA is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of AVA (7.15%) is worse than 76.92% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AVA (3.52%) is worse than 80.77% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AVA is in line with the industry average of 3.96%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.73%) for AVA is below the current ROIC(3.52%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.32% | ||
| ROE | 7.15% | ||
| ROIC | 3.52% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)2.15%
ROE(3y)6.83%
ROE(5y)6.74%
ROIC(3y)2.73%
ROIC(5y)2.82%
1.3 Margins
AVA's Profit Margin of 9.63% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AVA is outperformed by 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AVA has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 17.51%, AVA is not doing good in the industry: 76.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
AVA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.63% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-0.15%
OM growth 5Y-1.58%
PM growth 3Y-3.19%
PM growth 5Y-8.7%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AVA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AVA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AVA has more shares outstanding
AVA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
AVA has an Altman-Z score of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that AVA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
AVA has a Altman-Z score (0.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.18 is on the high side and indicates that AVA has dependencies on debt financing.
AVA's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AVA outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC6.36%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that AVA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AVA (0.91) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that AVA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
AVA's Quick ratio of 0.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AVA is outperformed by 76.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AVA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.72%.
Measured over the past 5 years, AVA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.97% on average per year.
AVA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.14%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.57% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.72%
EPS 3Y2.94%
EPS 5Y2.97%
EPS Q2Q%56.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.14%
Revenue growth 3Y10.44%
Revenue growth 5Y7.57%
Sales Q2Q%2.35%
3.2 Future
AVA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.23% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AVA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.37% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.19%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.23%
Revenue Next Year5.74%
Revenue Next 2Y3.43%
Revenue Next 3Y2.84%
Revenue Next 5Y4.37%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
AVA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.42.
AVA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AVA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say AVA is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.85 indicates a correct valuation of AVA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AVA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AVA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AVA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AVA is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.75 |
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)1.69
PEG (5Y)5.87
EPS Next 2Y10.19%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.74%, AVA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
AVA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.19. AVA pays more dividend than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
AVA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.74% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AVA has a limited annual growth rate of 4.18%.
AVA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
AVA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.18%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
AVA pays out 82.75% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of AVA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP82.75%
EPS Next 2Y10.19%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.89%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change0.08%
Market Cap3.33B
Revenue(TTM)1.96B
Net Income(TTM)189.16M
Analysts52.31
Price Target41.41 (0.73%)
Short Float %3.59%
Short Ratio5.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.74% |
Yearly Dividend1.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.18%
DP82.75%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-44.54%
Max EPS beat(2)24.98%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.54%
Max EPS beat(4)24.98%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)8.16%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)10.54%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.7%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.09%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.75%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.29%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.57%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.75%
PT rev (1m)-0.98%
PT rev (3m)-2.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.85 | ||
| P/S | 1.7 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.89 | ||
| P/B | 1.26 | ||
| P/tB | 1.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.75 |
EPS(TTM)2.36
EY5.74%
EPS(NY)2.77
Fwd EY6.73%
FCF(TTM)-0.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.96
OCFY14.51%
SpS24.21
BVpS32.61
TBVpS31.97
PEG (NY)1.69
PEG (5Y)5.87
Graham Number41.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.32% | ||
| ROE | 7.15% | ||
| ROCE | 4.63% | ||
| ROIC | 3.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.56% | ||
| OM | 17.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.63% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)2.15%
ROE(3y)6.83%
ROE(5y)6.74%
ROIC(3y)2.73%
ROIC(5y)2.82%
ROICexc(3y)2.74%
ROICexc(5y)2.83%
ROICexgc(3y)2.76%
ROICexgc(5y)2.85%
ROCE(3y)3.65%
ROCE(5y)3.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.49%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.32%
OM growth 3Y-0.15%
OM growth 5Y-1.58%
PM growth 3Y-3.19%
PM growth 5Y-8.7%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 176.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 25.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.88 |
F-Score4
WACC6.36%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)187%
Cap/Depr(5y)186.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)27.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)28.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.72%
EPS 3Y2.94%
EPS 5Y2.97%
EPS Q2Q%56.52%
EPS Next Y10.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.19%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.14%
Revenue growth 3Y10.44%
Revenue growth 5Y7.57%
Sales Q2Q%2.35%
Revenue Next Year5.74%
Revenue Next 2Y3.43%
Revenue Next 3Y2.84%
Revenue Next 5Y4.37%
EBIT growth 1Y13.36%
EBIT growth 3Y10.27%
EBIT growth 5Y5.87%
EBIT Next Year97.09%
EBIT Next 3Y31.85%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y86.83%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y57.54%
OCF growth 3Y25.95%
OCF growth 5Y6.04%
AVISTA CORP / AVA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to AVA.
What is the valuation status for AVA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to AVISTA CORP (AVA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is AVISTA CORP (AVA) stock?
AVISTA CORP (AVA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of AVISTA CORP (AVA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AVISTA CORP (AVA) is 17.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.26.
What is the financial health of AVISTA CORP (AVA) stock?
The financial health rating of AVISTA CORP (AVA) is 1 / 10.