IDACORP INC (IDA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:IDA • US4511071064
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This IDA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. IDA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year IDA was profitable.
- In the past year IDA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years IDA has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years IDA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.16%, IDA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- IDA has a Return On Equity (9.06%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of IDA (3.00%) is worse than 85.11% of its industry peers.
- IDA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.52%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.16% | ||
| ROE | 9.06% | ||
| ROIC | 3% |
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)8.91%
ROE(5y)9.03%
ROIC(3y)3.52%
ROIC(5y)3.43%
1.3 Margins
- IDA's Profit Margin of 17.84% is amongst the best of the industry. IDA outperforms 87.23% of its industry peers.
- IDA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- IDA's Operating Margin of 19.52% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IDA is outperformed by 65.96% of its industry peers.
- IDA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- IDA's Gross Margin of 78.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IDA outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IDA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.84% | ||
| GM | 78.35% |
OM growth 3Y11.63%
OM growth 5Y-1.4%
PM growth 3Y4.24%
PM growth 5Y0.3%
GM growth 3Y5.52%
GM growth 5Y0.09%
2. IDA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IDA is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, IDA has more shares outstanding
- IDA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for IDA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- IDA has an Altman-Z score of 1.34. This is a bad value and indicates that IDA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.34, IDA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that IDA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- IDA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.99. This is in the better half of the industry: IDA outperforms 72.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC7.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- IDA has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that IDA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 0.93, IDA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that IDA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of IDA (0.68) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. IDA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- IDA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.75%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, IDA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.69% on average per year.
- IDA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.75%.
- Measured over the past years, IDA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.06% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.75%
EPS 3Y4.91%
EPS 5Y4.69%
EPS Q2Q%10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.75%
Revenue growth 3Y3.32%
Revenue growth 5Y6.06%
Sales Q2Q%-6.72%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.68% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, IDA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.46%
EPS Next 2Y8.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
EPS Next 5Y8.68%
Revenue Next Year2.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y7.14%
Revenue Next 5Y7.55%
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. IDA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- IDA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.46.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IDA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 74.47% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.77, IDA is valued at the same level.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.99, IDA is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IDA is valued a bit more expensive than 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.75, IDA is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IDA is valued a bit more expensive than 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates IDA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)5.21
EPS Next 2Y8.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
5. IDA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- IDA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.44%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- IDA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.83.
- IDA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of IDA has a limited annual growth rate of 4.87%.
- IDA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- IDA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.87%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- IDA pays out 58.27% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of IDA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP58.27%
EPS Next 2Y8.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
IDA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:IDA (5/1/2026, 1:36:47 PM)
147.02
-0.72 (-0.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Industry Strength52.17
Industry Growth22.36
Earnings (Last)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners105.34%
Inst Owner Change-0.29%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change5.85%
Market Cap8.15B
Revenue(TTM)1.81B
Net Income(TTM)323.47M
Analysts81.54
Price Target155.49 (5.76%)
Short Float %7.9%
Short Ratio9.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% |
Yearly Dividend3.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.87%
DP58.27%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date05-05 2026-05-05 (0.88)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.85%
Max EPS beat(2)5.58%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.65%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.01%
Max EPS beat(4)5.58%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.31%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.21%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.96%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-23.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-24.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)-21.49%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-15.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-24.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.15%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.21%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.51%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.79%
PT rev (1m)1.6%
PT rev (3m)6.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.99 | ||
| P/S | 4.49 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.54 | ||
| P/B | 2.28 | ||
| P/tB | 2.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.01 |
EPS(TTM)6.01
EY4.09%
EPS(NY)7.01
Fwd EY4.76%
FCF(TTM)-10.42
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)10.86
OCFY7.39%
SpS32.72
BVpS64.46
TBVpS64.46
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)5.21
Graham Number93.3647 (-36.5%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.16% | ||
| ROE | 9.06% | ||
| ROCE | 3.79% | ||
| ROIC | 3% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.07% | ||
| OM | 19.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.84% | ||
| GM | 78.35% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)8.91%
ROE(5y)9.03%
ROIC(3y)3.52%
ROIC(5y)3.43%
ROICexc(3y)3.66%
ROICexc(5y)3.55%
ROICexgc(3y)3.66%
ROICexgc(5y)3.55%
ROCE(3y)4.46%
ROCE(5y)4.34%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.7%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.23%
OM growth 3Y11.63%
OM growth 5Y-1.4%
PM growth 3Y4.24%
PM growth 5Y0.3%
GM growth 3Y5.52%
GM growth 5Y0.09%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 456.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 65.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.54 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 98.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.34 |
F-Score5
WACC7.37%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)401.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)324.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)51.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)40.36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.75%
EPS 3Y4.91%
EPS 5Y4.69%
EPS Q2Q%10%
EPS Next Y9.46%
EPS Next 2Y8.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
EPS Next 5Y8.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.75%
Revenue growth 3Y3.32%
Revenue growth 5Y6.06%
Sales Q2Q%-6.72%
Revenue Next Year2.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y7.14%
Revenue Next 5Y7.55%
EBIT growth 1Y7.97%
EBIT growth 3Y15.33%
EBIT growth 5Y4.58%
EBIT Next Year94.39%
EBIT Next 3Y38.15%
EBIT Next 5Y27.7%
FCF growth 1Y-39.2%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1.25%
OCF growth 3Y19.66%
OCF growth 5Y9.17%
IDACORP INC / IDA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for IDA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to IDA.
Can you provide the valuation status for IDACORP INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to IDACORP INC (IDA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for IDACORP INC?
IDACORP INC (IDA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of IDACORP INC (IDA) stock?
The financial health rating of IDACORP INC (IDA) is 2 / 10.
Is the dividend of IDACORP INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of IDACORP INC (IDA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 58.27%.