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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to EVRG. EVRG was compared to 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of EVRG while its profitability can be described as average. EVRG is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. Finally EVRG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- EVRG had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year EVRG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years EVRG has always been profitable.
- EVRG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- EVRG has a worse Return On Assets (2.54%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
- EVRG has a worse Return On Equity (8.26%) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of EVRG (3.82%) is worse than 63.04% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EVRG is in line with the industry average of 4.57%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.82%) for EVRG is above the 3 year average (3.70%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.54% | ||
| ROE | 8.26% | ||
| ROIC | 3.82% |
ROA(3y)2.54%
ROA(5y)2.6%
ROE(3y)8.09%
ROE(5y)8.18%
ROIC(3y)3.7%
ROIC(5y)3.77%
1.3 Margins
- EVRG has a Profit Margin (14.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- EVRG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- EVRG's Operating Margin of 25.79% is amongst the best of the industry. EVRG outperforms 84.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EVRG has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.45% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y0.79%
OM growth 5Y1.2%
PM growth 3Y-1.74%
PM growth 5Y2.8%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EVRG is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EVRG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- EVRG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for EVRG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.84, we must say that EVRG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- EVRG has a Altman-Z score (0.84) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- EVRG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.37. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- EVRG has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.37) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.84 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC6.36%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.52 indicates that EVRG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.52, EVRG is doing worse than 89.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- EVRG has a Quick Ratio of 0.52. This is a bad value and indicates that EVRG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.30, EVRG is not doing good in the industry: 93.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- EVRG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.27%.
- EVRG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.90% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, EVRG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.75% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.58% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.27%
EPS 3Y2.48%
EPS 5Y5.9%
EPS Q2Q%0.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.75%
Revenue growth 3Y1.53%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%-0.08%
3.2 Future
- EVRG is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.15% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.50% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5Y7.15%
Revenue Next Year4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y4.35%
Revenue Next 3Y4.56%
Revenue Next 5Y5.5%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.52, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of EVRG.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as EVRG.
- EVRG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.51, the valuation of EVRG can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EVRG is on the same level as its industry peers.
- EVRG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as EVRG.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates EVRG does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.94
PEG (5Y)3.48
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- EVRG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.90, EVRG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, EVRG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of EVRG grows each year by 6.23%, which is quite nice.
- EVRG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- EVRG has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.23%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- EVRG pays out 71.71% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of EVRG is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP71.71%
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EVERGY INC / EVRG FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EVERGY INC (EVRG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to EVRG.
What is the valuation status of EVERGY INC (EVRG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to EVERGY INC (EVRG). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is EVERGY INC (EVRG) stock?
EVERGY INC (EVRG) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for EVERGY INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EVERGY INC (EVRG) is expected to grow by 6.99% in the next year.
Is the dividend of EVERGY INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of EVERGY INC (EVRG) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 71.71%.