PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BTU • US7045511000

34.145 USD
-1.78 (-4.97%)
Last: Mar 13, 2026, 01:43 PM
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This BTU fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, BTU scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BTU was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. BTU scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. BTU has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. BTU Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BTU had negative earnings in the past year.
  • BTU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • BTU had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BTU had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

  • BTU's Return On Assets of -0.91% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BTU is outperformed by 70.53% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -1.50%, BTU is not doing good in the industry: 68.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.91%
ROE -1.5%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)6.02%
ROA(5y)9.69%
ROE(3y)10.03%
ROE(5y)18.13%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BTU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBTU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

1.3 Margins

  • BTU has a worse Gross Margin (13.48%) than 68.12% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BTU has grown nicely.
  • BTU does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 13.48%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-26.49%
GM growth 5Y1.75%
BTU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBTU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40 -60

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2. BTU Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • BTU does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BTU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, BTU has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BTU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
BTU Yearly Shares OutstandingBTU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M
BTU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBTU 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 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • BTU has an Altman-Z score of 2.29. This is not the best score and indicates that BTU is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of BTU (2.29) is better than 69.08% of its industry peers.
  • BTU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • BTU has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.09) than 80.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.29
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.49%
BTU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBTU 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 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BTU has a Current Ratio of 1.85. This is a normal value and indicates that BTU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BTU has a better Current ratio (1.85) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.40 indicates that BTU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • BTU has a better Quick ratio (1.40) than 69.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.85
Quick Ratio 1.4
BTU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBTU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. BTU Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • BTU shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -112.86%.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -8.86% in the past year.
  • BTU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-112.86%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-70%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.14%
Revenue growth 5Y6.03%
Sales Q2Q%-8.98%

3.2 Future

  • BTU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 160.81% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, BTU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.77% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1108.19%
EPS Next 2Y287.69%
EPS Next 3Y160.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.52%
Revenue Next 2Y11.53%
Revenue Next 3Y7.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
BTU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBTU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
BTU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBTU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 10 -10 -20 -30

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4. BTU Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • BTU reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.54, the valuation of BTU can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BTU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BTU is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • BTU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 12.54
BTU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBTU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -50 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BTU is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.07
BTU Per share dataBTU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as BTU's earnings are expected to grow with 160.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y287.69%
EPS Next 3Y160.81%

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5. BTU Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BTU has a yearly dividend return of 0.90%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.41, BTU is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BTU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.9%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BTU decreases each year by -11.53%.
  • BTU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of BTU decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.53%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
BTU Yearly Dividends per shareBTU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • BTU has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-69%
EPS Next 2Y287.69%
EPS Next 3Y160.81%
BTU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBTU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B

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BTU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PEABODY ENERGY CORP

NYSE:BTU (3/13/2026, 1:43:04 PM)

34.145

-1.78 (-4.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners106.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.7%
Ins Owners0.76%
Ins Owner Change0.57%
Market Cap4.16B
Revenue(TTM)3.86B
Net Income(TTM)-52.90M
Analysts80
Price Target40.65 (19.05%)
Short Float %11.65%
Short Ratio4.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.9%
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.53%
DP-69%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-23
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-838.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-2015.91%
Max EPS beat(2)338.31%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-320.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-2015.91%
Max EPS beat(4)527.6%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-158.43%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-108.76%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-85.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.71%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.8%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.17%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.24%
PT rev (1m)8.01%
PT rev (3m)13.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 12.54
P/S 1.08
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 12.46
P/B 1.18
P/tB 1.18
EV/EBITDA 11.07
EPS(TTM)-0.27
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY7.97%
FCF(TTM)-0.64
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.74
OCFY8.03%
SpS31.72
BVpS29.05
TBVpS29.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.91%
ROE -1.5%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 13.48%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)6.02%
ROA(5y)9.69%
ROE(3y)10.03%
ROE(5y)18.13%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-26.49%
GM growth 5Y1.75%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.86
Cap/Depr 107%
Cap/Sales 10.65%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 89.34%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.85
Quick Ratio 1.4
Altman-Z 2.29
F-Score4
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)110.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.43%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-112.86%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-70%
EPS Next Y1108.19%
EPS Next 2Y287.69%
EPS Next 3Y160.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.14%
Revenue growth 5Y6.03%
Sales Q2Q%-8.98%
Revenue Next Year17.52%
Revenue Next 2Y11.53%
Revenue Next 3Y7.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-103.34%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1052.85%
EBIT Next 3Y137.9%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-137.86%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-44.98%
OCF growth 3Y-34.24%
OCF growth 5YN/A

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.


Can you provide the valuation status for PEABODY ENERGY CORP?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for PEABODY ENERGY CORP?

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


Can you provide the financial health for BTU stock?

The financial health rating of PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) is 5 / 10.


Is the dividend of PEABODY ENERGY CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) is 1 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -69%.