ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT)
US0188021085 - Common Stock
Overall LNT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated LNT against 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. LNT has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. LNT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LNT had positive earnings in the past year.
LNT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LNT has always been profitable.
LNT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LNT (2.90%) is better than 62.16% of its industry peers.
LNT has a Return On Equity (9.49%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LNT has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.44%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LNT underperforms 70.27% of its industry peers.
LNT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.84%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.61%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.9% | ||
| ROE | 9.49% | ||
| ROIC | 3.44% |
ROA(3y)3.42%
ROA(5y)3.41%
ROE(3y)10.77%
ROE(5y)10.61%
ROIC(3y)3.84%
ROIC(5y)3.82%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.66%, LNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.89%, LNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
LNT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LNT has a Gross Margin of 94.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNT outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LNT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.66% | ||
| GM | 94.33% |
OM growth 3Y2.63%
OM growth 5Y3.57%
PM growth 3Y-0.97%
PM growth 5Y3.8%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y-0.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LNT is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LNT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
LNT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LNT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
LNT has an Altman-Z score of 1.10. This is a bad value and indicates that LNT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
LNT has a better Altman-Z score (1.10) than 72.97% of its industry peers.
LNT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.37. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.37, LNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.1 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC6.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that LNT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LNT has a Current ratio of 0.86. This is in the lower half of the industry: LNT underperforms 62.16% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that LNT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LNT has a Quick ratio of 0.72. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNT outperforms 51.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.36% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, LNT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.48% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.83% in the past year.
LNT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.64% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.36%
EPS 3Y5.23%
EPS 5Y5.48%
EPS Q2Q%9.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.83%
Revenue growth 3Y5.64%
Revenue growth 5Y2.64%
Sales Q2Q%0.37%
3.2 Future
LNT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.20% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.82%
EPS Next 2Y7.54%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue Next Year1.34%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y2.54%
Revenue Next 5Y4.83%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.28 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LNT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.27% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
LNT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.48.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.54, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LNT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNT is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.73), we can say LNT is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.68% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
LNT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.3
PEG (5Y)3.7
EPS Next 2Y7.54%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.28%, LNT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.62, LNT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
LNT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LNT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.11%!
LNT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LNT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.11%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
73.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LNT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LNT is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP73.22%
EPS Next 2Y7.54%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP
NASDAQ:LNT (1/6/2025, 3:56:10 PM)
57.2
-1.14 (-1.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.16%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap14.68B
Analysts72.22
Price Target64.53 (12.81%)
Short Float %3.02%
Short Ratio4.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.11%
DP73.22%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.16%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.97%
Max EPS beat(2)3.65%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.63%
Max EPS beat(4)3.65%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.59%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.96%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.55%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.55%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.38%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.61%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.18%
PT rev (1m)0.58%
PT rev (3m)5.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-20.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.54 | ||
| P/S | 3.7 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 12.67 | ||
| P/B | 2.11 | ||
| P/tB | 2.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.83 |
EPS(TTM)2.82
EY4.93%
EPS(NY)3.26
Fwd EY5.7%
FCF(TTM)-2.54
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.51
OCFY7.89%
SpS15.46
BVpS27.16
TBVpS27.16
PEG (NY)2.3
PEG (5Y)3.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.9% | ||
| ROE | 9.49% | ||
| ROCE | 4.42% | ||
| ROIC | 3.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.58% | ||
| OM | 22.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.66% | ||
| GM | 94.33% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.42%
ROA(5y)3.41%
ROE(3y)10.77%
ROE(5y)10.61%
ROIC(3y)3.84%
ROIC(5y)3.82%
ROICexc(3y)3.84%
ROICexc(5y)3.83%
ROICexgc(3y)3.84%
ROICexgc(5y)3.83%
ROCE(3y)5%
ROCE(5y)4.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.33%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.06%
OM growth 3Y2.63%
OM growth 5Y3.57%
PM growth 3Y-0.97%
PM growth 5Y3.8%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y-0.18%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 243.28% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 45.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.1 |
F-Score5
WACC6.94%
ROIC/WACC0.5
Cap/Depr(3y)208.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)221.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)35.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)37.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.36%
EPS 3Y5.23%
EPS 5Y5.48%
EPS Q2Q%9.52%
EPS Next Y8.82%
EPS Next 2Y7.54%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.83%
Revenue growth 3Y5.64%
Revenue growth 5Y2.64%
Sales Q2Q%0.37%
Revenue Next Year1.34%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y2.54%
Revenue Next 5Y4.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.3%
EBIT growth 3Y8.42%
EBIT growth 5Y6.31%
EBIT Next Year75.78%
EBIT Next 3Y27%
EBIT Next 5Y21.25%
FCF growth 1Y-12.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y96.27%
OCF growth 3Y20.06%
OCF growth 5Y10.44%