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
- 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.
- In the past 5 years LNT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.24%, LNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNT's Return On Equity of 11.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNT outperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
- LNT has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.53%) than 68.09% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
- LNT has a Profit Margin of 18.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNT outperforms 91.49% of its industry peers.
- LNT's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.52%, LNT is in line with its industry, 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's Gross Margin of 94.00% is amongst the best of 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 | 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for LNT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- 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
- 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.
- LNT has a Altman-Z score of 1.16. This is in the better half of the industry: LNT outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.51 is on the high side and indicates that LNT has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.51, LNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.94% of the companies in the same 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's Current ratio of 0.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNT outperforms 57.45% of its industry peers.
- LNT has a Quick Ratio of 0.80. 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's Quick ratio of 0.66 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNT outperforms 55.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. LNT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.62% 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 5.94% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, LNT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.57% in the last year.
- LNT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.01% yearly.
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
- LNT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.00% yearly.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.39 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 70.21% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LNT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say LNT is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.92 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LNT.
- 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.
- LNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.24.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.92 |
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 76.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of LNT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.18
PEG (5Y)3.77
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y7.82%
5. LNT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.94%, LNT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- LNT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.79.
- LNT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| 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 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)5.89%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
5.3 Sustainability
- LNT pays out 64.32% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of LNT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP64.32%
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y7.82%
LNT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
72.31
-0.32 (-0.44%)
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 Cap18.68B
Revenue(TTM)4.36B
Net Income(TTM)810.00M
Analysts78.89
Price Target76.66 (6.02%)
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 | 22.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.92 | ||
| P/S | 4.28 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 15.98 | ||
| P/B | 2.55 | ||
| P/tB | 2.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.15 |
EPS(TTM)3.23
EY4.47%
EPS(NY)3.46
Fwd EY4.78%
FCF(TTM)-5.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.53
OCFY6.26%
SpS16.89
BVpS28.4
TBVpS28.4
PEG (NY)3.18
PEG (5Y)3.77
Graham Number45.4274 (-37.18%)
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 22.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.55.
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.