IDACORP INC (IDA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:IDA - US4511071064 - Common Stock
126.15 USD
-0.94 (-0.74%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to IDA. IDA was compared to 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of IDA while its profitability can be described as average. IDA is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
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.
IDA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.15%, IDA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
IDA has a worse Return On Equity (9.13%) than 63.04% of its industry peers.
IDA has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.94%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: IDA underperforms 84.78% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IDA is in line with the industry average of 5.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.15% | ||
| ROE | 9.13% | ||
| ROIC | 2.94% |
ROA(3y)3.21%
ROA(5y)3.28%
ROE(3y)8.96%
ROE(5y)9.07%
ROIC(3y)3.38%
ROIC(5y)3.49%
1.3 Margins
IDA's Profit Margin of 17.59% is amongst the best of the industry. IDA outperforms 89.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IDA has declined.
IDA's Operating Margin of 18.92% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IDA is outperformed by 60.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IDA has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 78.55%, IDA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.91% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.59% | ||
| GM | 78.55% |
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%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for IDA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
IDA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.24, we must say that IDA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
IDA has a better Altman-Z score (1.24) than 71.74% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.02 is on the high side and indicates that IDA has dependencies on debt financing.
IDA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.02. This is in the better half of the industry: IDA outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC7%
2.3 Liquidity
IDA has a Current Ratio of 1.08. 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 Current ratio (1.08) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that IDA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
IDA's Quick ratio of 0.82 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IDA outperforms 63.04% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.98% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.56% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.88% in the past 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)7.98%
EPS 3Y4.15%
EPS 5Y3.56%
EPS Q2Q%6.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.88%
Revenue growth 3Y7.8%
Revenue growth 5Y6.29%
Sales Q2Q%-0.78%
3.2 Future
IDA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.33% yearly.
IDA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.71%
EPS Next 2Y8.43%
EPS Next 3Y8.55%
EPS Next 5Y8.33%
Revenue Next Year4.9%
Revenue Next 2Y6.29%
Revenue Next 3Y6.66%
Revenue Next 5Y7.57%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.68, the valuation of IDA can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IDA is valued a bit more expensive than 71.74% of the companies in the same industry.
IDA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.58, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of IDA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IDA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: IDA is more expensive than 71.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IDA to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.98), we can say IDA is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IDA is valued more expensive than 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.26 |
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)2.81
PEG (5Y)6.08
EPS Next 2Y8.43%
EPS Next 3Y8.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IDA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.73%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.77, IDA is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, IDA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.73% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
58.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IDA. 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.
DP58.98%
EPS Next 2Y8.43%
EPS Next 3Y8.55%
NYSE:IDA (11/19/2025, 2:57:56 PM)
126.15
-0.94 (-0.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.99%
Inst Owner Change0.08%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner Change0.18%
Market Cap6.82B
Revenue(TTM)1.81B
Net Income(TTM)317.74M
Analysts81.67
Price Target143.69 (13.9%)
Short Float %6.36%
Short Ratio8.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.73% |
Yearly Dividend3.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.58%
DP58.98%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.01%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.85%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.01%
Max EPS beat(4)10.64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.73%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.73%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.95%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-18.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-21.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-15.95%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.15%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.83%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)9.49%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)10.94%
PT rev (1m)5%
PT rev (3m)9.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)20.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)27.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.58 | ||
| P/S | 3.77 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.35 | ||
| P/B | 1.96 | ||
| P/tB | 1.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.26 |
EPS(TTM)5.82
EY4.61%
EPS(NY)6.44
Fwd EY5.11%
FCF(TTM)-7.59
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)11.11
OCFY8.81%
SpS33.42
BVpS64.43
TBVpS64.43
PEG (NY)2.81
PEG (5Y)6.08
Graham Number91.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.15% | ||
| ROE | 9.13% | ||
| ROCE | 3.72% | ||
| ROIC | 2.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.05% | ||
| OM | 18.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.59% | ||
| GM | 78.55% | ||
| 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.39%
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 404.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 55.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.52 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.24 |
F-Score5
WACC7%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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)7.98%
EPS 3Y4.15%
EPS 5Y3.56%
EPS Q2Q%6.6%
EPS Next Y7.71%
EPS Next 2Y8.43%
EPS Next 3Y8.55%
EPS Next 5Y8.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.88%
Revenue growth 3Y7.8%
Revenue growth 5Y6.29%
Sales Q2Q%-0.78%
Revenue Next Year4.9%
Revenue Next 2Y6.29%
Revenue Next 3Y6.66%
Revenue Next 5Y7.57%
EBIT growth 1Y5.63%
EBIT growth 3Y8.48%
EBIT growth 5Y7.15%
EBIT Next Year83.04%
EBIT Next 3Y38.01%
EBIT Next 5Y27.55%
FCF growth 1Y-32.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y145.8%
OCF growth 3Y17.84%
OCF growth 5Y10.15%
IDACORP INC / IDA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for IDA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to IDA.
What is the valuation status for IDA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to IDACORP INC (IDA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is IDACORP INC (IDA) stock?
IDACORP INC (IDA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for IDACORP INC (IDA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IDACORP INC (IDA) is expected to grow by 7.71% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of IDACORP INC (IDA) stock?
The dividend rating of IDACORP INC (IDA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 58.98%.