ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:LNT • US0188021085
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This LNT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LNT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LNT had positive earnings in the past year.
- LNT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- LNT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- LNT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of LNT (3.24%) is better than 74.47% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LNT (11.04%) is better than 65.96% of its industry peers.
- LNT has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.53%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LNT underperforms 68.09% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LNT is in line with the industry average of 4.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.24% | ||
| ROE | 11.04% | ||
| ROIC | 3.53% |
ROA(3y)3.2%
ROA(5y)3.31%
ROE(3y)10.42%
ROE(5y)10.64%
ROIC(3y)3.67%
ROIC(5y)3.73%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.57%, LNT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNT's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 23.52%, LNT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNT has grown nicely.
- LNT has a Gross Margin of 94.00%. 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 | 23.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.57% | ||
| GM | 94% |
OM growth 3Y2.11%
OM growth 5Y1.64%
PM growth 3Y4.41%
PM growth 5Y0.65%
GM growth 3Y1.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.15%
2. LNT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LNT is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LNT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- 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 1.16. This is a bad value and indicates that LNT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.16, LNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.51 is on the high side and indicates that LNT has dependencies on debt financing.
- LNT has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC6.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.80 indicates that LNT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LNT has a Current ratio (0.80) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that LNT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.66, LNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. LNT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LNT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.62%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.94% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, LNT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.57% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, LNT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.01% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.62%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%3.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.57%
Revenue growth 3Y1.23%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%9.02%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.00% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.27% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y7.03%
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y7.82%
EPS Next 5Y8%
Revenue Next Year7.39%
Revenue Next 2Y6.86%
Revenue Next 3Y6.9%
Revenue Next 5Y8.27%
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. LNT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.49, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LNT.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.47.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.01 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LNT.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.62, LNT is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 76.60% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LNT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.15 |
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)3.2
PEG (5Y)3.78
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y7.82%
5. LNT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.94%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- LNT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.79.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, LNT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.94% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LNT has a limited annual growth rate of 5.89%.
- 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)5.89%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
5.3 Sustainability
- 64.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LNT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- LNT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP64.32%
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y7.82%
LNT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
72.63
+1.67 (+2.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/amc
Inst Owners91.04%
Inst Owner Change0.12%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change9.54%
Market Cap18.76B
Revenue(TTM)4.36B
Net Income(TTM)810.00M
Analysts78.89
Price Target76.66 (5.55%)
Short Float %8.03%
Short Ratio7.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.94% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
DP64.32%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date04-30 2026-04-30 (0.535)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.85%
Max EPS beat(2)1.6%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.85%
Max EPS beat(4)24.83%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.02%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.24%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)21.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)47.02%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)16.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)47.02%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.67%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.72%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.23%
PT rev (1m)1.21%
PT rev (3m)3.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.01 | ||
| P/S | 4.3 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 16.05 | ||
| P/B | 2.56 | ||
| P/tB | 2.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.15 |
EPS(TTM)3.23
EY4.45%
EPS(NY)3.46
Fwd EY4.76%
FCF(TTM)-5.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.53
OCFY6.23%
SpS16.89
BVpS28.4
TBVpS28.4
PEG (NY)3.2
PEG (5Y)3.78
Graham Number45.4274 (-37.45%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.24% | ||
| ROE | 11.04% | ||
| ROCE | 4.49% | ||
| ROIC | 3.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.62% | ||
| OM | 23.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.57% | ||
| GM | 94% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.2%
ROA(5y)3.31%
ROE(3y)10.42%
ROE(5y)10.64%
ROIC(3y)3.67%
ROIC(5y)3.73%
ROICexc(3y)3.71%
ROICexc(5y)3.76%
ROICexgc(3y)3.71%
ROICexgc(5y)3.76%
ROCE(3y)4.73%
ROCE(5y)4.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.7%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.7%
OM growth 3Y2.11%
OM growth 5Y1.64%
PM growth 3Y4.41%
PM growth 5Y0.65%
GM growth 3Y1.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.15%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 293.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 56.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.16 |
F-Score5
WACC6.86%
ROIC/WACC0.51
Cap/Depr(3y)286.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)245.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)53.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)44.34%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.62%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%3.45%
EPS Next Y7.03%
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y7.82%
EPS Next 5Y8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.57%
Revenue growth 3Y1.23%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%9.02%
Revenue Next Year7.39%
Revenue Next 2Y6.86%
Revenue Next 3Y6.9%
Revenue Next 5Y8.27%
EBIT growth 1Y8.46%
EBIT growth 3Y3.37%
EBIT growth 5Y6.73%
EBIT Next Year84.98%
EBIT Next 3Y32.26%
EBIT Next 5Y25.45%
FCF growth 1Y-21.44%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y0.17%
OCF growth 3Y33.99%
OCF growth 5Y18.47%
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP / LNT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LNT.
What is the valuation status of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LNT stock?
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LNT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) is 22.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.56.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ALLIANT ENERGY CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) is expected to grow by 7.03% in the next year.