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Overall LNT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated LNT against 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While LNT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, LNT is valued expensive at the moment. Finally LNT also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LNT was profitable.
In the past year LNT had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
The Return On Assets of LNT (3.32%) is better than 72.34% of its industry peers.
LNT's Return On Equity of 11.19% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNT outperforms 57.45% of its industry peers.
LNT's Return On Invested Capital of 3.67% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LNT is outperformed by 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 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 19.13%, LNT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.62% of the companies in the same industry.
LNT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 24.56%, LNT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.96% 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.
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
LNT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LNT has an Altman-Z score of 1.11. This is a bad value and indicates that LNT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.11, LNT is doing good in 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.
LNT has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.48) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.11 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC6.76%
2.3 Liquidity
LNT has a Current 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 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's Quick ratio of 0.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNT outperforms 55.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.62% on average over the past years.
LNT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.76%.
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)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 8.61% yearly.
LNT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.18%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.26, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LNT.
70.21% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LNT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LNT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say LNT is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.77, 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.
LNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.01.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LNT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LNT is more expensive than 78.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.53 |
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)1.81
PEG (5Y)4.39
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
LNT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.95.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, LNT pays a better dividend.
| 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
The dividend of LNT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.84%
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
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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 Cap16.72B
Revenue(TTM)4.28B
Net Income(TTM)818.00M
Analysts78.75
Price Target73.63 (13.22%)
Short Float %7.58%
Short Ratio9.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
Yearly Dividend1.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.44%
DP62.84%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
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)1.78%
PT rev (3m)5.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)14.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)16.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.77 | ||
| P/S | 3.91 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.49 | ||
| P/B | 2.29 | ||
| P/tB | 2.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.53 |
EPS(TTM)3.21
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)3.46
Fwd EY5.33%
FCF(TTM)-4.3
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.49
OCFY6.9%
SpS16.63
BVpS28.43
TBVpS28.43
PEG (NY)1.81
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 | 1.11 |
F-Score4
WACC6.76%
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 Y11.18%
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 Year72.88%
EBIT Next 3Y27.25%
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
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 11.18% in the next year.