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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LNT. LNT was compared to 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. LNT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. LNT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. LNT also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LNT was profitable.
LNT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years LNT has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LNT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LNT has a Return On Assets of 3.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNT outperforms 72.34% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.19%, LNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LNT (3.67%) is worse than 68.09% of its industry peers.
LNT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.82%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.04%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.32% | ||
| ROE | 11.19% | ||
| ROIC | 3.67% |
ROA(3y)3.25%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)10.39%
ROE(5y)10.52%
ROIC(3y)3.82%
ROIC(5y)3.72%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of LNT (19.13%) is better than 93.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNT has grown nicely.
LNT has a Operating Margin of 24.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNT outperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNT has grown nicely.
LNT has a Gross Margin of 94.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNT outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
LNT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.13% | ||
| GM | 94.13% |
OM growth 3Y3.12%
OM growth 5Y2.19%
PM growth 3Y-1.18%
PM growth 5Y2.56%
GM growth 3Y0.5%
GM growth 5Y0.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LNT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LNT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LNT has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LNT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.12, we must say that LNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.12, LNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
LNT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.48. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.48, LNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.12 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC6.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.83 indicates that LNT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LNT has a Current ratio of 0.83. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNT outperforms 55.32% of its industry peers.
LNT has a Quick Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that LNT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LNT has a Quick ratio (0.70) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.83% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.62% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, LNT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.76% in the last year.
LNT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.76% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.83%
EPS 3Y3.68%
EPS 5Y4.62%
EPS Q2Q%-2.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.76%
Revenue growth 3Y2.76%
Revenue growth 5Y1.76%
Sales Q2Q%11.93%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LNT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.61% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.52% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.15%
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
EPS Next 5Y8.61%
Revenue Next Year0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.48%
Revenue Next 5Y5.52%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.25 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 68.09% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. LNT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.76, the valuation of LNT can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.96% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, LNT is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LNT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LNT is more expensive than 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LNT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of LNT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)4.39
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.10%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.02, LNT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, LNT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LNT grows each year by 6.44%, which is quite nice.
LNT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
LNT has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.44%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
LNT pays out 62.84% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
LNT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.84%
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
65.01
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.96%
Inst Owner Change-0.06%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap16.71B
Revenue(TTM)4.28B
Net Income(TTM)818.00M
Analysts78.75
Price Target73.73 (13.41%)
Short Float %7.65%
Short Ratio9.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% |
Yearly Dividend1.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.44%
DP62.84%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.85%
Max EPS beat(2)5.05%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.65%
Max EPS beat(4)24.83%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.93%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.44%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.26%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.24%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.34%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.9%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.44%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.98%
PT rev (1m)2.07%
PT rev (3m)5.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)16.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.76 | ||
| P/S | 3.91 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.48 | ||
| P/B | 2.29 | ||
| P/tB | 2.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.63 |
EPS(TTM)3.21
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)3.46
Fwd EY5.33%
FCF(TTM)-4.3
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.49
OCFY6.91%
SpS16.63
BVpS28.43
TBVpS28.43
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)4.39
Graham Number45.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.32% | ||
| ROE | 11.19% | ||
| ROCE | 4.69% | ||
| ROIC | 3.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.8% | ||
| OM | 24.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.13% | ||
| GM | 94.13% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.25%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)10.39%
ROE(5y)10.52%
ROIC(3y)3.82%
ROIC(5y)3.72%
ROICexc(3y)3.83%
ROICexc(5y)3.73%
ROICexgc(3y)3.83%
ROICexgc(5y)3.73%
ROCE(3y)4.97%
ROCE(5y)4.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.32%
OM growth 3Y3.12%
OM growth 5Y2.19%
PM growth 3Y-1.18%
PM growth 5Y2.56%
GM growth 3Y0.5%
GM growth 5Y0.1%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 271.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 52.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.18 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.12 |
F-Score4
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)243.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)220.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)42.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)38.93%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.83%
EPS 3Y3.68%
EPS 5Y4.62%
EPS Q2Q%-2.61%
EPS Next Y11.15%
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
EPS Next 5Y8.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.76%
Revenue growth 3Y2.76%
Revenue growth 5Y1.76%
Sales Q2Q%11.93%
Revenue Next Year0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.48%
Revenue Next 5Y5.52%
EBIT growth 1Y15.64%
EBIT growth 3Y5.97%
EBIT growth 5Y4%
EBIT Next Year73.77%
EBIT Next 3Y27.49%
EBIT Next 5Y22.07%
FCF growth 1Y-0.73%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y85.23%
OCF growth 3Y26.1%
OCF growth 5Y12.06%
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP / LNT FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LNT.
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ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
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The financial health rating of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) is 1 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) is expected to grow by 11.15% in the next year.