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PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BTU - US7045511000 - Common Stock

30.38 USD
-0.41 (-1.33%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
30.0858 USD
-0.29 (-0.97%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, BTU scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BTU was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While BTU seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. BTU is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BTU has reported negative net income.
BTU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BTU had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
BTU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
BTU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBTU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.57%, BTU is doing worse than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
BTU has a Return On Equity of -0.92%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BTU underperforms 67.62% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.14%, BTU is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BTU is significantly below the industry average of 21.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.63%) for BTU is well above the current ROIC(0.14%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.57%
ROE -0.92%
ROIC 0.14%
ROA(3y)14.03%
ROA(5y)1.86%
ROE(3y)23.91%
ROE(5y)-21.79%
ROIC(3y)13.63%
ROIC(5y)N/A
BTU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBTU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

1.3 Margins

BTU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BTU has a worse Operating Margin (0.23%) than 74.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BTU has grown nicely.
BTU has a Gross Margin of 13.70%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BTU underperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BTU has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.23%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 13.7%
OM growth 3Y-7.61%
OM growth 5Y4.93%
PM growth 3Y-6.91%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.83%
GM growth 5Y-3.91%
BTU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBTU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BTU is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BTU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BTU has more shares outstanding
BTU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BTU Yearly Shares OutstandingBTU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
BTU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBTU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.21 indicates that BTU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.21, BTU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that BTU is not too dependend on debt financing.
BTU has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.09) than 77.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.21
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC8.37%
BTU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBTU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

BTU has a Current Ratio of 1.99. This is a normal value and indicates that BTU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.99, BTU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.49 indicates that BTU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.49, BTU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.99
Quick Ratio 1.49
BTU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBTU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BTU shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -101.92%.
BTU shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.71% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BTU shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.88% in the last year.
BTU shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.73% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-101.92%
EPS 3Y-8.71%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-178.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.88%
Revenue growth 3Y8.49%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.73%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.21% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-125.97%
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-9.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
BTU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBTU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
BTU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBTU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 10 -10 -20 -30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for BTU. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.60, which indicates a correct valuation of BTU.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BTU.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BTU to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say BTU is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 12.6
BTU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBTU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -100 -200 -300 -400 -500

4.2 Price Multiples

BTU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.91
BTU Per share dataBTU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 1.00%, BTU is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
BTU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.95.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, BTU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1%

5.2 History

BTU has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
BTU has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
BTU Yearly Dividends per shareBTU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of BTU are negative and hence is the payout ratio. BTU will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-111.93%
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
BTU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBTU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B

PEABODY ENERGY CORP

NYSE:BTU (12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 30.0858 -0.29 (-0.97%)

30.38

-0.41 (-1.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners106.84%
Inst Owner Change4.43%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner Change0.06%
Market Cap3.69B
Revenue(TTM)3.96B
Net Income(TTM)-32.70M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %13.1%
Short Ratio4.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1%
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-111.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date11-13 2025-11-13 (0.075)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1073.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-2015.91%
Max EPS beat(2)-131.02%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-412.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-2015.91%
Max EPS beat(4)527.6%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-201.49%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-130.3%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-91.33%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.71%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.19%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.2%
PT rev (1m)10.42%
PT rev (3m)74.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4400%
EPS NQ rev (3m)57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-718.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.59%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 12.6
P/S 0.93
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.6
P/B 1.04
P/tB 1.04
EV/EBITDA 8.91
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.41
Fwd EY7.94%
FCF(TTM)-0.26
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.17
OCFY10.42%
SpS32.58
BVpS29.11
TBVpS29.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.57%
ROE -0.92%
ROCE 0.19%
ROIC 0.14%
ROICexc 0.16%
ROICexgc 0.16%
OM 0.23%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 13.7%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)14.03%
ROA(5y)1.86%
ROE(3y)23.91%
ROE(5y)-21.79%
ROIC(3y)13.63%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)17.74%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)17.74%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.99%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.96%
OM growth 3Y-7.61%
OM growth 5Y4.93%
PM growth 3Y-6.91%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.83%
GM growth 5Y-3.91%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.82
Cap/Depr 109.26%
Cap/Sales 10.51%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 98.59%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.99
Quick Ratio 1.49
Altman-Z 2.21
F-Score3
WACC8.37%
ROIC/WACC0.02
Cap/Depr(3y)98.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)81.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.62%
Profit Quality(3y)73.07%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-101.92%
EPS 3Y-8.71%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-178.38%
EPS Next Y-125.97%
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.88%
Revenue growth 3Y8.49%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.73%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%
Revenue Next Year-9.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-98.28%
EBIT growth 3Y0.23%
EBIT growth 5Y3.11%
EBIT Next Year-8.18%
EBIT Next 3Y18.3%
EBIT Next 5Y10.14%
FCF growth 1Y-102.82%
FCF growth 3Y-4.68%
FCF growth 5Y-12.14%
OCF growth 1Y-72.94%
OCF growth 3Y13.03%
OCF growth 5Y-2.19%

PEABODY ENERGY CORP / BTU FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PEABODY ENERGY CORP?

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


What is the valuation status for BTU stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of BTU stock?

PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for PEABODY ENERGY CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) is expected to decline by -125.97% in the next year.