PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU)

US7045511000 - Common Stock

28.14  +1.53 (+5.75%)

After market: 28 -0.14 (-0.5%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BTU. BTU was compared to 204 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. BTU has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. BTU has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BTU was profitable.
BTU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BTU reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years BTU 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of BTU (9.37%) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 15.06%, BTU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.10% of the companies in the same industry.
BTU has a Return On Invested Capital (8.11%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BTU is significantly below the industry average of 22.54%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.45%) for BTU is well above the current ROIC(8.11%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.37%
ROE 15.06%
ROIC 8.11%
ROA(3y)14.38%
ROA(5y)-0.03%
ROE(3y)27.33%
ROE(5y)-25.44%
ROIC(3y)13.45%
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

BTU has a Profit Margin (12.70%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BTU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BTU (13.24%) is worse than 60.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BTU has grown nicely.
BTU's Gross Margin of 24.15% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BTU is outperformed by 65.02% of its industry peers.
BTU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.24%
PM (TTM) 12.7%
GM 24.15%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y14.04%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y9.84%
GM growth 3Y36.68%
GM growth 5Y3.15%

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BTU has less shares outstanding
BTU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BTU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.51 indicates that BTU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BTU's Altman-Z score of 2.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BTU outperforms 67.49% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BTU is 11.40, which is on the high side as it means it would take BTU, 11.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BTU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 11.40. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BTU outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
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 77.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 11.4
Altman-Z 2.51
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.58%

2.3 Liquidity

BTU has a Current Ratio of 2.49. This indicates that BTU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BTU has a Current ratio of 2.49. This is in the better half of the industry: BTU outperforms 76.85% of its industry peers.
BTU has a Quick Ratio of 1.92. This is a normal value and indicates that BTU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.92, BTU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.49
Quick Ratio 1.92

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for BTU have decreased strongly by -58.65% in the last year.
BTU shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.81% yearly.
BTU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -18.53%.
Measured over the past years, BTU shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.39% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-58.65%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y7.81%
EPS Q2Q%-9.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.53%
Revenue growth 3Y19.74%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.39%
Sales Q2Q%0.84%

3.2 Future

BTU is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -14.22% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.43% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-41.18%
EPS Next 2Y-26.33%
EPS Next 3Y-14.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-13.72%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.72%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.43%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.99 indicates a reasonable valuation of BTU.
71.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BTU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BTU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.96.
BTU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.41.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BTU is valued a bit cheaper than 67.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.82, BTU is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.99
Fwd PE 10.41

4.2 Price Multiples

BTU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BTU is cheaper than 82.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BTU is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.52% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 119.69
EV/EBITDA 3.4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as BTU's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.22% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.15
EPS Next 2Y-26.33%
EPS Next 3Y-14.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%, BTU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BTU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.45.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.11, BTU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.23.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.11%

5.2 History

BTU has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

9.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BTU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP9.02%
EPS Next 2Y-26.33%
EPS Next 3Y-14.22%

PEABODY ENERGY CORP

NYSE:BTU (11/21/2024, 8:16:26 PM)

After market: 28 -0.14 (-0.5%)

28.14

+1.53 (+5.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
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PE 8.99
Fwd PE 10.41
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ROA 9.37%
ROE 15.06%
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OM 13.24%
PM (TTM) 12.7%
GM 24.15%
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Asset Turnover0.74
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Debt/Equity 0.09
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Current Ratio 2.49
Quick Ratio 1.92
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.53%
Revenue growth 3Y19.74%
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