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EVERGY INC (EVRG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:EVRG - US30034W1062 - Common Stock

72.375 USD
+0.06 (+0.09%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 12:24:45 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to EVRG. EVRG was compared to 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While EVRG is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. EVRG is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. Finally EVRG also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

EVRG had positive earnings in the past year.
EVRG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
EVRG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years EVRG had a positive operating cash flow.
EVRG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEVRG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

EVRG has a worse Return On Assets (2.54%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 8.26%, EVRG is not doing good in the industry: 73.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
EVRG's Return On Invested Capital of 3.82% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EVRG is outperformed by 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 4.58%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.70%) for EVRG is below the current ROIC(3.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
EVRG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEVRG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of EVRG (14.45%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EVRG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EVRG has a Operating Margin of 25.79%. This is amongst the best in 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 RankSector 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
EVRG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEVRG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), EVRG is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for EVRG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EVRG has more shares outstanding
EVRG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
EVRG Yearly Shares OutstandingEVRG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
EVRG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEVRG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

EVRG has an Altman-Z score of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that EVRG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
EVRG has a Altman-Z score of 0.82. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EVRG outperforms 54.35% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.37 is on the high side and indicates that EVRG has dependencies on debt financing.
EVRG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.37. This is in the better half of the industry: EVRG outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.37
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.82
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC6.25%
EVRG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEVRG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

EVRG has a Current 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.
EVRG's Current ratio of 0.52 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EVRG is outperformed by 89.13% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.30 indicates that EVRG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
EVRG has a Quick ratio of 0.30. This is amonst the worse of the industry: EVRG underperforms 93.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.52
Quick Ratio 0.3
EVRG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEVRG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.90% on average over the past years.
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 Year4.41%
Revenue Next 2Y4.27%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
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.
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.
EVRG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEVRG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
EVRG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEVRG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.35 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EVRG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EVRG is on the same level as its industry peers.
EVRG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.52, EVRG is valued correctly.
EVRG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
EVRG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.35
Fwd PE 16.52
EVRG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEVRG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as EVRG.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.91
EVRG Per share dataEVRG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

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)2.77
PEG (5Y)3.28
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EVRG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.84%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
EVRG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.05.
EVRG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.84%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of EVRG grows each year by 6.23%, which is quite nice.
EVRG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
EVRG Yearly Dividends per shareEVRG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

71.71% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EVRG. 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%
EVRG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEVRG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M
EVRG Dividend Payout.EVRG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EVRG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

EVERGY INC

NASDAQ:EVRG (1/6/2026, 12:24:45 PM)

72.375

+0.06 (+0.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners95.46%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner Change0.32%
Market Cap16.66B
Revenue(TTM)5.88B
Net Income(TTM)849.50M
Analysts80
Price Target85.4 (18%)
Short Float %5.51%
Short Ratio6.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.84%
Yearly Dividend2.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.23%
DP71.71%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.2%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.45%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.12%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.45%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.77%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.25%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.21%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-13.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-23.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.17%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-23.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)24.61%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.9%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.9%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.71%
PT rev (1m)-0.12%
PT rev (3m)9.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.35
Fwd PE 16.52
P/S 2.83
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 7.91
P/B 1.62
P/tB 2.1
EV/EBITDA 10.91
EPS(TTM)3.74
EY5.17%
EPS(NY)4.38
Fwd EY6.05%
FCF(TTM)-1.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)9.15
OCFY12.64%
SpS25.54
BVpS44.69
TBVpS34.54
PEG (NY)2.77
PEG (5Y)3.28
Graham Number61.33
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.54%
ROE 8.26%
ROCE 5.1%
ROIC 3.82%
ROICexc 3.82%
ROICexgc 4.13%
OM 25.79%
PM (TTM) 14.45%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.54%
ROA(5y)2.6%
ROE(3y)8.09%
ROE(5y)8.18%
ROIC(3y)3.7%
ROIC(5y)3.77%
ROICexc(3y)3.7%
ROICexc(5y)3.78%
ROICexgc(3y)4.03%
ROICexgc(5y)4.13%
ROCE(3y)4.94%
ROCE(5y)5.02%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.92%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.43%
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
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.37
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.18
Cap/Depr 202.95%
Cap/Sales 41.62%
Interest Coverage 2.63
Cash Conversion 77.41%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.52
Quick Ratio 0.3
Altman-Z 0.82
F-Score3
WACC6.25%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)208.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)199.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)39.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)37.27%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.27%
EPS 3Y2.48%
EPS 5Y5.9%
EPS Q2Q%0.5%
EPS Next Y6.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5Y7.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.75%
Revenue growth 3Y1.53%
Revenue growth 5Y2.58%
Sales Q2Q%-0.08%
Revenue Next Year4.41%
Revenue Next 2Y4.27%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
Revenue Next 5Y5.5%
EBIT growth 1Y6.29%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5Y3.81%
EBIT Next Year83.21%
EBIT Next 3Y28.93%
EBIT Next 5Y21.43%
FCF growth 1Y-1.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y12.31%
OCF growth 3Y13.64%
OCF growth 5Y2.55%

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%.