65.5 USD
-0.21 (-0.32%)
65.5 USD
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Taking everything into account, LNT scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LNT was compared to 48 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While LNT has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, LNT is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LNT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LNT had a positive cash flow from operations.
LNT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LNT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LNT (3.50%) is better than 72.92% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 11.64%, LNT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LNT's Return On Invested Capital of 3.73% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LNT is outperformed by 66.67% 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 4.92%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.5% | ||
| ROE | 11.64% | ||
| ROIC | 3.73% |
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
LNT has a Profit Margin of 20.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNT outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNT has grown nicely.
LNT has a better Operating Margin (24.46%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
LNT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LNT's Gross Margin of 93.92% is amongst the best of 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 | 24.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.07% | ||
| GM | 93.92% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
LNT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.11, we must say that LNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of LNT (1.11) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
LNT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.39. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
LNT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNT outperforms 52.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.11 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC6.75%
2.3 Liquidity
LNT has a Current Ratio of 0.57. 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 Current ratio of 0.57. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LNT underperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.46 indicates that LNT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.46, LNT is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LNT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.83%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, LNT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.62% on average per year.
LNT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.14%.
Measured over the past years, LNT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.83%
EPS 3Y3.68%
EPS 5Y4.62%
EPS Q2Q%-2.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.14%
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, LNT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.13%
EPS Next 2Y8.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.63%
EPS Next 5Y8.61%
Revenue Next Year0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y2.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.39%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.40 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LNT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LNT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LNT is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.46, LNT is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.89, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LNT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.10, LNT is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.08% 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 | 15.07 |
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.
LNT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)4.42
EPS Next 2Y8.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.41, 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 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
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
60.94% 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.
DP60.94%
EPS Next 2Y8.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.63%
65.5
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.96%
Inst Owner Change-0.08%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap16.84B
Revenue(TTM)3.98B
Net Income(TTM)832.00M
Analysts78.75
Price Target73.63 (12.41%)
Short Float %6.06%
Short Ratio7.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
Yearly Dividend1.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.44%
DP60.94%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.94%
Min EPS beat(2)5.05%
Max EPS beat(2)24.83%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.65%
Max EPS beat(4)24.83%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.44%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.63%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.47%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)10.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.34%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.34%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.62%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.67%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.01%
PT rev (1m)3.36%
PT rev (3m)3.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.89 | ||
| P/S | 4.06 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 15.35 | ||
| P/B | 2.36 | ||
| P/tB | 2.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.07 |
EPS(TTM)3.21
EY4.9%
EPS(NY)3.47
Fwd EY5.29%
FCF(TTM)-4.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY6.52%
SpS16.13
BVpS27.8
TBVpS27.8
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)4.42
Graham Number44.81
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.5% | ||
| ROE | 11.64% | ||
| ROCE | 4.79% | ||
| ROIC | 3.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.79% | ||
| OM | 24.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.07% | ||
| GM | 93.92% | ||
| 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 264.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 52.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.18 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.11 |
F-Score5
WACC6.75%
ROIC/WACC0.55
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 Y11.13%
EPS Next 2Y8.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.63%
EPS Next 5Y8.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.76%
Revenue growth 5Y1.76%
Sales Q2Q%11.93%
Revenue Next Year0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y2.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.39%
Revenue Next 5Y5.52%
EBIT growth 1Y10.58%
EBIT growth 3Y5.97%
EBIT growth 5Y4%
EBIT Next Year71.1%
EBIT Next 3Y26.74%
EBIT Next 5Y22.07%
FCF growth 1Y3.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y120.72%
OCF growth 3Y26.1%
OCF growth 5Y12.06%
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.
What is the valuation status for LNT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ALLIANT ENERGY CORP?
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for LNT stock?
The financial health rating of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) is 1 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LNT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) is expected to grow by 11.13% in the next year.