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Taking everything into account, LNT scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LNT was compared to 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. LNT scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, LNT is valued expensive at the moment. 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.
- LNT 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 3.32%, LNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNT's Return On Equity of 11.19% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNT outperforms 58.70% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LNT (3.67%) is worse than 65.22% 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 4.58%.
| 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 19.13%, LNT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNT has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 24.56%, LNT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNT has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 94.13%, LNT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 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
- 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 more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for LNT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LNT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.13, we must say that LNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- LNT's Altman-Z score of 1.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNT outperforms 71.74% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.48 is on the high side and indicates that LNT has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.48, LNT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.13 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC6.84%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.83 indicates that LNT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LNT's Current ratio of 0.83 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNT outperforms 58.70% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that LNT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.70, LNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
- LNT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.53% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LNT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.88% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.04%
EPS Next 2Y8.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
EPS Next 5Y8.53%
Revenue Next Year-0.47%
Revenue Next 2Y2.13%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5Y5.88%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.82, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LNT.
- 67.39% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LNT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. LNT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.32 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LNT.
- 65.22% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LNT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.98, LNT is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.09% 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)1.89
PEG (5Y)4.51
EPS Next 2Y8.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.20%, LNT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.90, LNT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, LNT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.2% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LNT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.44%!
- 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
- 62.84% 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.
DP62.84%
EPS Next 2Y8.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP / LNT FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) stock?
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.
What is the financial health of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) stock?
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 11.04% in the next year.