PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BTU • US7045511000
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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.
1. BTU Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BTU has reported negative net income.
- In the past year BTU had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years BTU 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years BTU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.91%, BTU is doing worse than 71.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- BTU's Return On Equity of -1.50% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BTU is outperformed by 69.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- The Gross Margin of BTU (13.48%) is worse than 68.12% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BTU has grown nicely.
- The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for BTU so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for BTU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BTU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.25 indicates that BTU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BTU's Altman-Z score of 2.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BTU outperforms 69.57% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.09, BTU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.25 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.85 indicates that BTU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of BTU (1.85) is better than 73.43% of its industry peers.
- BTU has a Quick Ratio of 1.40. 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 1.40, BTU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.4 |
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%.
- Looking at the last year, BTU shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.86% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, BTU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.03% on average per year.
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
- 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. BTU Valuation Analysis
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 12.98, the valuation of BTU can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BTU is valued a bit cheaper than 76.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- BTU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.98 |
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 | 10.65 |
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.
- BTU's earnings are expected to grow with 160.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y287.69%
EPS Next 3Y160.81%
5. BTU Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BTU has a yearly dividend return of 0.83%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.47, BTU is paying slightly less dividend.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.83, BTU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.83% |
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.
- BTU has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.53%
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-69%
EPS Next 2Y287.69%
EPS Next 3Y160.81%
BTU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:BTU (3/16/2026, 9:45:08 AM)
35.34
+0.7 (+2.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/bmo
Inst Owners106.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.7%
Ins Owners0.76%
Ins Owner Change0.57%
Market Cap4.30B
Revenue(TTM)3.86B
Net Income(TTM)-52.90M
Analysts80
Price Target40.65 (15.03%)
Short Float %11.09%
Short Ratio4.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.83% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.53%
DP-69%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-23 2026-02-23 (0.075)
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)-1.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.98 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 12.89 | ||
| P/B | 1.22 | ||
| P/tB | 1.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.65 |
EPS(TTM)-0.27
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY7.7%
FCF(TTM)-0.64
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.74
OCFY7.76%
SpS31.72
BVpS29.05
TBVpS29.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.25 |
F-Score4
WACC8.55%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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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%.