AVISTA CORP (AVA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:AVA - US05379B1070 - Common Stock
40.82 USD
-0.07 (-0.17%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to AVA. AVA was compared to 26 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. AVA may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. AVA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally AVA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AVA was profitable.
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.
1.2 Ratios
AVA has a worse Return On Assets (2.32%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of AVA (7.15%) is worse than 76.92% of its industry peers.
AVA's Return On Invested Capital of 3.52% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AVA is outperformed by 80.77% of its industry peers.
AVA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.73%. This 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.
AVA's Operating Margin of 17.51% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AVA is outperformed by 76.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AVA has declined.
| 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
AVA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AVA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, AVA has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for AVA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.88, we must say that AVA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
AVA's Altman-Z score of 0.88 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AVA outperforms 57.69% of its industry peers.
AVA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AVA (1.18) is better than 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
WACC6.35%
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.
AVA has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. 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 worse Quick ratio (0.60) than 80.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for AVA have decreased by -6.72% in the last year.
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.
Looking at the last year, AVA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.14% in the last year.
AVA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.57% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, AVA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.23% on average per year.
AVA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.37% yearly.
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
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.30, which indicates a rather expensive current 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 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AVA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
AVA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.74.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AVA is valued a bit cheaper than 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.98. AVA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AVA is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AVA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.68
PEG (5Y)5.83
EPS Next 2Y10.19%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AVA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.74%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.19, AVA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
AVA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| 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 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)4.18%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
82.75% 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.
DP82.75%
EPS Next 2Y10.19%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
NYSE:AVA (11/19/2025, 1:04:08 PM)
40.82
-0.07 (-0.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.89%
Inst Owner Change-0.5%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change0.11%
Market Cap3.31B
Revenue(TTM)1.96B
Net Income(TTM)189.16M
Analysts52.31
Price Target41.41 (1.45%)
Short Float %3.76%
Short Ratio5.06
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)3.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.74 | ||
| P/S | 1.69 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.84 | ||
| P/B | 1.25 | ||
| P/tB | 1.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.7 |
EPS(TTM)2.36
EY5.78%
EPS(NY)2.77
Fwd EY6.78%
FCF(TTM)-0.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.96
OCFY14.61%
SpS24.21
BVpS32.61
TBVpS31.97
PEG (NY)1.68
PEG (5Y)5.83
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
WACC6.35%
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 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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of AVISTA CORP (AVA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AVISTA CORP (AVA) is 17.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.25.
What is the financial health of AVISTA CORP (AVA) stock?
The financial health rating of AVISTA CORP (AVA) is 1 / 10.