PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BTU - US7045511000 - Common Stock
29.34 USD
+1.13 (+4.01%)
BTU gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. The financial health of BTU is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. BTU has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
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.
Of the past 5 years BTU 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BTU (-0.57%) is worse than 68.90% of its industry peers.
BTU's Return On Equity of -0.92% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BTU is outperformed by 67.94% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.14%, BTU is doing worse than 74.16% of the companies in the same industry.
BTU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.63%. This is significantly below the industry average of 20.87%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (0.14%) for BTU is well below the 3 year average (13.63%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that BTU had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
BTU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BTU has a Operating Margin of 0.23%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BTU underperforms 75.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BTU has grown nicely.
BTU's Gross Margin of 13.70% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BTU is outperformed by 69.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BTU has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BTU is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BTU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BTU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BTU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.12 indicates that BTU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.12, BTU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.90% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that BTU is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.09, BTU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.12 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC8.36%
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.
BTU has a Current ratio of 1.99. This is in the better half of the industry: BTU outperforms 78.47% of its industry peers.
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 71.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 |
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.71% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -8.88% in the past 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
Based on estimates for the next years, BTU will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.21% on average per year.
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
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for BTU. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.16, the valuation of BTU can be described as correct.
BTU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BTU is cheaper than 66.99% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BTU to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.80), we can say BTU is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BTU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BTU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BTU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.71.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.02, BTU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.02% |
5.2 History
BTU has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of BTU decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
BTU has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-111.93%
EPS Next 2Y7.17%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
NYSE:BTU (12/11/2025, 3:45:07 PM)
29.34
+1.13 (+4.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.84%
Inst Owner Change4.43%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner Change0.06%
Market Cap3.57B
Revenue(TTM)3.96B
Net Income(TTM)-32.70M
Analysts80
Price Target35.67 (21.57%)
Short Float %14.1%
Short Ratio3.58
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.02% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-111.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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)83.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)104%
EPS NY rev (1m)-35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-718.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.27 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 1.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.11 |
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.41
Fwd EY8.22%
FCF(TTM)-0.26
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.17
OCFY10.79%
SpS32.58
BVpS29.11
TBVpS29.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.12 |
F-Score3
WACC8.36%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BTU.
What is the valuation status for BTU stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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.