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PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:BTU - US7045511000 - Common Stock

27.42 USD
+1.55 (+5.99%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:04:01 PM
26.88 USD
-0.54 (-1.97%)
After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:04:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BTU. BTU was compared to 209 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 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
Of the past 5 years BTU 4 years 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 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 2.41%, BTU is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.50% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.83%, BTU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.19% of the companies in the same industry.
BTU's Return On Invested Capital of 2.31% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BTU is outperformed by 66.99% 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 21.72%.
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 RankSector 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
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 has a Profit Margin of 3.43%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BTU outperforms 41.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BTU has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 3.80%, BTU is not doing good in the industry: 67.94% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BTU has grown nicely.
BTU has a worse Gross Margin (16.44%) than 66.99% of its industry peers.
BTU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

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.
The debt/assets ratio for BTU is higher compared to a year ago.
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

BTU has an Altman-Z score of 2.21. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.21, BTU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.77% of the companies in the same industry.
BTU has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.54. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BTU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.54) than 86.12% 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 76.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 1.54
Altman-Z 2.21
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC8.29%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.21 indicates that BTU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BTU has a better Current ratio (2.21) than 77.03% of its industry peers.
BTU has a Quick Ratio of 1.64. This is a normal value and indicates that BTU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BTU's Quick ratio of 1.64 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BTU outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.21
Quick Ratio 1.64
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.71% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for BTU has decreased by -14.35% in the past year. This is quite bad
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)-14.35%
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 6.17% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BTU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-108.4%
EPS Next 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.86%
Revenue Next 2Y2.1%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
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.
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

BTU reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.78, the valuation of BTU can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BTU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BTU is cheaper than 64.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.52. BTU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 11.78
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

4.2 Price Multiples

BTU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BTU is cheaper than 70.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BTU is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.89
EV/EBITDA 5.59
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 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BTU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%.
BTU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.13.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.11, BTU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.35.
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.
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

26.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BTU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.53%
EPS Next 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%
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
BTU Dividend Payout.BTU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BTU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PEABODY ENERGY CORP

NYSE:BTU (10/31/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

After market: 26.88 -0.54 (-1.97%)

27.42

+1.55 (+5.99%)

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 Owners95.54%
Inst Owner Change0.34%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner Change0.48%
Market Cap3.33B
Revenue(TTM)4.24B
Net Income(TTM)138.70M
Analysts78.18
Price Target32.3 (17.8%)
Short Float %14.95%
Short Ratio3.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.11%
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP26.53%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-14 2025-08-14 (0.075)
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)5.66%
PT rev (3m)20.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-489.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-191.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-128.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 11.78
P/S 0.83
P/FCF 14.89
P/OCF 5.35
P/B 0.92
P/tB 0.92
EV/EBITDA 5.59
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY8.49%
FCF(TTM)1.84
FCFY6.72%
OCF(TTM)5.12
OCFY18.68%
SpS33.21
BVpS29.81
TBVpS29.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC8.29%
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-108.4%
EPS Next 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.35%
Revenue growth 3Y8.49%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.73%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%
Revenue Next Year-10.86%
Revenue Next 2Y2.1%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
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 3 / 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 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 -108.4% in the next year.