PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BTU - US7045511000 - Common Stock
36.04 USD
+2.5 (+7.45%)
36.09 USD
+0.05 (+0.14%)
Taking everything into account, BTU scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BTU was compared to 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. BTU scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. BTU is valued expensive and 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
- BTU has a Return On Assets of -0.57%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BTU underperforms 69.71% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of BTU (-0.92%) is worse than 68.27% of its industry peers.
- BTU has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.14%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BTU underperforms 73.08% 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 21.83%.
- 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.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 0.23%, BTU is doing worse than 74.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BTU has grown nicely.
- BTU has a worse Gross Margin (13.70%) than 68.27% of its industry peers.
- BTU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BTU is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BTU has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, BTU has more shares outstanding
- BTU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.38 indicates that BTU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.38, BTU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that BTU is not too dependend on debt financing.
- BTU has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.09) than 78.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC8.46%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.99 indicates that BTU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BTU's Current ratio of 1.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BTU outperforms 77.88% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.49 indicates that BTU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.49, BTU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for BTU have decreased strongly by -101.92% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, BTU shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -8.71% on average per year.
- 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 11.08% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- BTU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y-124.93%
EPS Next 2Y10.59%
EPS Next 3Y11.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y4.28%
Revenue Next 3Y3.84%
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.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.03, the valuation of BTU can be described as correct.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BTU.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BTU to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.12), we can say BTU is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.03 |
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 | 10.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.59%
EPS Next 3Y11.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.91%, BTU is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.91, BTU is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, BTU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
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 2Y10.59%
EPS Next 3Y11.08%
36.04
+2.5 (+7.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Inst Owners106.82%
Inst Owner Change0.29%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner Change0.5%
Market Cap4.38B
Revenue(TTM)3.96B
Net Income(TTM)-32.70M
Analysts80
Price Target35.96 (-0.22%)
Short Float %13.97%
Short Ratio5.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-111.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.82%
PT rev (3m)66.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2060%
EPS NQ rev (3m)80.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-763.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.03 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.39 | ||
| P/B | 1.24 | ||
| P/tB | 1.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.54 |
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY7.13%
FCF(TTM)-0.26
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.17
OCFY8.78%
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 | 2.38 |
F-Score3
WACC8.46%
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-124.93%
EPS Next 2Y10.59%
EPS Next 3Y11.08%
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-8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y4.28%
Revenue Next 3Y3.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-98.28%
EBIT growth 3Y0.23%
EBIT growth 5Y3.11%
EBIT Next Year-8.42%
EBIT Next 3Y19.96%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PEABODY ENERGY CORP?
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 2 / 10 to PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 4 / 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 -111.93%.