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IDACORP INC (IDA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:IDA - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US4511071064 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

115.63  +0.18 (+0.16%)

After market: 115.63 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, IDA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IDA was compared to 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of IDA while its profitability can be described as average. While showing a medium growth rate, IDA is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year IDA was profitable.
IDA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years IDA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years IDA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
IDA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIDA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

1.2 Ratios

IDA's Return On Assets of 3.13% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IDA outperforms 61.70% of its industry peers.
IDA has a Return On Equity (8.98%) which is in line with its industry peers.
IDA has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.95%) than 87.23% of its industry peers.
IDA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.38%. This is significantly below the industry average of 38.54%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.13%
ROE 8.98%
ROIC 2.95%
ROA(3y)3.21%
ROA(5y)3.28%
ROE(3y)8.96%
ROE(5y)9.07%
ROIC(3y)3.38%
ROIC(5y)3.49%
IDA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIDA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

IDA's Profit Margin of 16.61% is amongst the best of the industry. IDA outperforms 80.85% of its industry peers.
IDA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of IDA (18.41%) is worse than 63.83% of its industry peers.
IDA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 78.60%, IDA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IDA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.41%
PM (TTM) 16.61%
GM 78.6%
OM growth 3Y0.63%
OM growth 5Y0.81%
PM growth 3Y-2.05%
PM growth 5Y-1.76%
GM growth 3Y1.97%
GM growth 5Y-0.43%
IDA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIDA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IDA is destroying value.
IDA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
IDA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
IDA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
IDA Yearly Shares OutstandingIDA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
IDA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIDA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

IDA has an Altman-Z score of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that IDA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
IDA's Altman-Z score of 1.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IDA outperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.03 is on the high side and indicates that IDA has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.03, IDA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.29
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC8.46%
IDA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIDA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.81 indicates that IDA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
IDA's Current ratio of 1.81 is amongst the best of the industry. IDA outperforms 82.98% of its industry peers.
IDA has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that IDA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
IDA has a better Quick ratio (1.44) than 78.72% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.81
Quick Ratio 1.44
IDA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIDA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

IDA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.05%, which is quite good.
IDA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.56% yearly.
Looking at the last year, IDA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.38% in the last year.
IDA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.05%
EPS 3Y4.15%
EPS 5Y3.56%
EPS Q2Q%15.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.38%
Revenue growth 3Y7.8%
Revenue growth 5Y6.29%
Sales Q2Q%-3.67%

3.2 Future

IDA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.97% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.93% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y7.01%
EPS Next 2Y8.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
EPS Next 5Y7.97%
Revenue Next Year3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y6.8%
Revenue Next 3Y6.83%
Revenue Next 5Y8.93%

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.
IDA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIDA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
IDA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIDA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.54, the valuation of IDA can be described as rather expensive.
74.47% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than IDA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IDA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.21), we can say IDA is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.98 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IDA.
63.83% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than IDA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
IDA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.54
Fwd PE 17.98
IDA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIDA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

IDA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. IDA is more expensive than 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.96
IDA Per share dataIDA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

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)2.93
PEG (5Y)5.76
EPS Next 2Y8.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

IDA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.67, IDA is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, IDA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.01%

5.2 History

The dividend of IDA has a limited annual growth rate of 5.58%.
IDA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
IDA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.58%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years20
IDA Yearly Dividends per shareIDA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

60.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IDA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of IDA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP60.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
IDA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIDA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M
IDA Dividend Payout.IDA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IDA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

IDACORP INC

NYSE:IDA (7/1/2025, 7:09:27 PM)

After market: 115.63 0 (0%)

115.63

+0.18 (+0.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Inst Owners89.64%
Inst Owner Change3.16%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner Change3.67%
Market Cap6.25B
Analysts81.67
Price Target129.03 (11.59%)
Short Float %6.54%
Short Ratio6.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.01%
Yearly Dividend3.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.58%
DP60.12%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date05-05 2025-05-05 (0.86)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.26%
Min EPS beat(2)3.87%
Max EPS beat(2)10.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.57%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.59%
Max EPS beat(4)23.36%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.49%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.86%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.58%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.46%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.95%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)14.64%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)14.89%
PT rev (1m)-0.49%
PT rev (3m)3.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.54
Fwd PE 17.98
P/S 3.45
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 10.26
P/B 1.87
P/tB 1.87
EV/EBITDA 15.96
EPS(TTM)5.63
EY4.87%
EPS(NY)6.43
Fwd EY5.56%
FCF(TTM)-6.32
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)11.27
OCFY9.75%
SpS33.51
BVpS61.95
TBVpS61.95
PEG (NY)2.93
PEG (5Y)5.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.13%
ROE 8.98%
ROCE 3.74%
ROIC 2.95%
ROICexc 3.18%
ROICexgc 3.18%
OM 18.41%
PM (TTM) 16.61%
GM 78.6%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.21%
ROA(5y)3.28%
ROE(3y)8.96%
ROE(5y)9.07%
ROIC(3y)3.38%
ROIC(5y)3.49%
ROICexc(3y)3.51%
ROICexc(5y)3.63%
ROICexgc(3y)3.51%
ROICexgc(5y)3.63%
ROCE(3y)4.27%
ROCE(5y)4.42%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.39%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.9%
OM growth 3Y0.63%
OM growth 5Y0.81%
PM growth 3Y-2.05%
PM growth 5Y-1.76%
GM growth 3Y1.97%
GM growth 5Y-0.43%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6.08
Cap/Depr 406.71%
Cap/Sales 52.52%
Interest Coverage 2.99
Cash Conversion 107.43%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.81
Quick Ratio 1.44
Altman-Z 1.29
F-Score6
WACC8.46%
ROIC/WACC0.35
Cap/Depr(3y)332.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)268.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.95%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.05%
EPS 3Y4.15%
EPS 5Y3.56%
EPS Q2Q%15.79%
EPS Next Y7.01%
EPS Next 2Y8.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
EPS Next 5Y7.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.38%
Revenue growth 3Y7.8%
Revenue growth 5Y6.29%
Sales Q2Q%-3.67%
Revenue Next Year3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y6.8%
Revenue Next 3Y6.83%
Revenue Next 5Y8.93%
EBIT growth 1Y12.94%
EBIT growth 3Y8.48%
EBIT growth 5Y7.15%
EBIT Next Year79.61%
EBIT Next 3Y38%
EBIT Next 5Y29.01%
FCF growth 1Y-21.74%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y262.73%
OCF growth 3Y17.84%
OCF growth 5Y10.15%