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.
- In the past year LNT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- LNT has a Return On Assets of 3.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNT outperforms 72.34% of its industry peers.
- LNT has a better Return On Equity (11.04%) than 65.96% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.53%, LNT is doing worse than 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of LNT (18.57%) is better than 91.49% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNT has remained more or less at the same level.
- 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 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
- LNT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- LNT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.16, we must say that LNT is in the distress zone and 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 72.34% 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.51, LNT perfoms like the industry average, 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
- LNT has a Current 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.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.80, LNT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.66, LNT perfoms like the industry average, 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.
- The Revenue has grown by 9.57% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.01% on average over the past years.
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 8.22% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LNT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.03%
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y7.82%
EPS Next 5Y8.22%
Revenue Next Year7.39%
Revenue Next 2Y6.86%
Revenue Next 3Y6.9%
Revenue Next 5Y7.4%
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.
- 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. LNT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.42 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 70.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LNT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.95, LNT is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LNT is more expensive than 68.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LNT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.95 |
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 76.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.12 |
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)3.19
PEG (5Y)3.77
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y7.82%
5. LNT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.95%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.83, LNT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LNT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.95% |
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
- 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
72.42
+0.11 (+0.15%)
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 Change-0.26%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change9.54%
Market Cap18.70B
Revenue(TTM)4.36B
Net Income(TTM)810.00M
Analysts78.89
Price Target76.66 (5.85%)
Short Float %8.03%
Short Ratio7.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.95% |
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)-1.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.05%
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 | 22.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.95 | ||
| P/S | 4.29 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 16 | ||
| P/B | 2.55 | ||
| P/tB | 2.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.12 |
EPS(TTM)3.23
EY4.46%
EPS(NY)3.46
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)-5.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.53
OCFY6.25%
SpS16.89
BVpS28.4
TBVpS28.4
PEG (NY)3.19
PEG (5Y)3.77
Graham Number45.4274 (-37.27%)
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 5Y8.22%
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 5Y7.4%
EBIT growth 1Y8.46%
EBIT growth 3Y3.37%
EBIT growth 5Y6.73%
EBIT Next Year84.98%
EBIT Next 3Y32.26%
EBIT Next 5Y24.33%
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 22.42 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.