PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BTU - US7045511000 - Common Stock
26.304 USD
+0.3 (+1.17%)
Taking everything into account, BTU scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BTU was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for BTU as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. BTU has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Of the past 5 years BTU 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years BTU 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.41%, BTU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.29% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.83%, BTU is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BTU has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.31%) than 67.14% of its industry peers.
BTU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.63%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.66%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.63%) for BTU is well above the current ROIC(2.31%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.41% | ||
| ROE | 3.83% | ||
| ROIC | 2.31% |
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 of 3.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BTU outperforms 42.38% of its industry peers.
BTU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.80%, BTU is doing worse than 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BTU has grown nicely.
BTU has a Gross Margin of 16.44%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BTU underperforms 67.14% of its industry peers.
BTU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.43% | ||
| GM | 16.44% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BTU has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for BTU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BTU is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.21, BTU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BTU is 1.54, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BTU, only 1.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BTU (1.54) is better than 87.62% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BTU (0.09) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC8.35%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.21 indicates that BTU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BTU's Current ratio of 2.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BTU outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.64 indicates that BTU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.64, BTU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.64 |
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 7.29% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.88% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-119.24%
EPS Next 2Y10.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.3%
Revenue Next 2Y2.58%
Revenue Next 3Y1.88%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BTU reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.28, the valuation of BTU can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BTU is valued a bit cheaper than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
BTU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BTU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BTU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BTU is cheaper than 64.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BTU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BTU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.90.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.03, BTU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
BTU pays out 26.53% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.53%
EPS Next 2Y10.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%
NYSE:BTU (11/21/2025, 1:50:59 PM)
26.304
+0.3 (+1.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.54%
Inst Owner Change4.62%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner Change0.43%
Market Cap3.20B
Revenue(TTM)3.96B
Net Income(TTM)138.70M
Analysts78.18
Price Target32.3 (22.8%)
Short Float %14.22%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP26.53%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)198.29%
Min EPS beat(2)-131.02%
Max EPS beat(2)527.6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)97.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-131.02%
Max EPS beat(4)527.6%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)48.3%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)39.72%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)13.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.12%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.27%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.53%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.86%
PT rev (1m)49.49%
PT rev (3m)80.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-241.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-566.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)-165.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.28 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.14 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 0.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY9.73%
FCF(TTM)1.84
FCFY7%
OCF(TTM)5.12
OCFY19.47%
SpS33.21
BVpS29.81
TBVpS29.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.41% | ||
| ROE | 3.83% | ||
| ROCE | 3.05% | ||
| ROIC | 2.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.62% | ||
| OM | 3.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.43% | ||
| GM | 16.44% | ||
| FCFM | 5.54% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 109.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 119.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 161.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
F-Score4
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC0.28
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-119.24%
EPS Next 2Y10.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%
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-10.3%
Revenue Next 2Y2.58%
Revenue Next 3Y1.88%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-73.29%
EBIT growth 3Y0.23%
EBIT growth 5Y3.11%
EBIT Next Year-11.2%
EBIT Next 3Y17.4%
EBIT Next 5Y10.14%
FCF growth 1Y-86.21%
FCF growth 3Y-4.68%
FCF growth 5Y-12.14%
OCF growth 1Y-67.29%
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 4 / 10 to BTU.
What is the valuation status for BTU stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BTU stock?
PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) has a profitability rating of 3 / 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 -119.24% in the next year.