OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:OTTR • US6896481032

87.33 USD
-0.67 (-0.76%)
At close: Feb 5, 2026
87.33 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/5/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, OTTR scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. OTTR was compared to 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making OTTR a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. OTTR is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • OTTR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • OTTR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years OTTR has always been profitable.
  • OTTR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
OTTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFOTTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.26%, OTTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OTTR has a better Return On Equity (15.24%) than 84.78% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.74%, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for OTTR is significantly above the industry average of 4.57%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.26%
ROE 15.24%
ROIC 7.74%
ROA(3y)9.04%
ROA(5y)7.45%
ROE(3y)20.6%
ROE(5y)18.13%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)8.99%
OTTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICOTTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of OTTR (21.49%) is better than 95.65% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 26.56%, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
  • OTTR has a Gross Margin of 63.17%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OTTR outperforms 54.35% of its industry peers.
  • OTTR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.56%
PM (TTM) 21.49%
GM 63.17%
OM growth 3Y11.06%
OM growth 5Y14.27%
PM growth 3Y15.35%
PM growth 5Y19.15%
GM growth 3Y5.29%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
OTTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsOTTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • OTTR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • OTTR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • OTTR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • OTTR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
OTTR Yearly Shares OutstandingOTTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
OTTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsOTTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.33 indicates that OTTR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.33, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of OTTR is 9.79, which is on the high side as it means it would take OTTR, 9.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • OTTR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 84.78% of its industry peers.
  • OTTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating OTTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of OTTR (0.57) is better than 82.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.57
Debt/FCF 9.79
Altman-Z 2.33
ROIC/WACC1
WACC7.77%
OTTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFOTTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.57 indicates that OTTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of OTTR (3.57) is better than 97.83% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.82 indicates that OTTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.82, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.57
Quick Ratio 2.82
OTTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesOTTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • OTTR shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.43%.
  • OTTR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.89% yearly.
  • OTTR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.18%.
  • Measured over the past years, OTTR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.43%
EPS 3Y19.23%
EPS 5Y26.89%
EPS Q2Q%-8.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.18%
Revenue growth 3Y3.59%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%-3.69%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, OTTR will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -8.01% on average per year.
  • OTTR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.5%
EPS Next 2Y-8.68%
EPS Next 3Y-12.84%
EPS Next 5Y-8.01%
Revenue Next Year-2.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.77%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.39%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
OTTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesOTTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B
OTTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesOTTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.17, OTTR is valued correctly.
  • OTTR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OTTR is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OTTR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.67.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.61 indicates a correct valuation of OTTR.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OTTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say OTTR is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.17
Fwd PE 14.61
OTTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOTTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, OTTR is valued cheaper than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.33
EV/EBITDA 9.33
OTTR Per share dataOTTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of OTTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • OTTR's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.84% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y-8.68%
EPS Next 3Y-12.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • OTTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.62%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.90, OTTR is paying slightly less dividend.
  • OTTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.62%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of OTTR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.09%!
  • OTTR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • OTTR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.09%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years34
OTTR Yearly Dividends per shareOTTR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 30.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by OTTR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.47%
EPS Next 2Y-8.68%
EPS Next 3Y-12.84%
OTTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendOTTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M
OTTR Dividend Payout.OTTR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.OTTR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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OTTER TAIL CORP

NASDAQ:OTTR (2/5/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 87.33 0 (0%)

87.33

-0.67 (-0.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-03
Earnings (Next)02-16
Inst Owners69.33%
Inst Owner Change-0.66%
Ins Owners0.95%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.66B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)279.12M
Analysts80
Price Target84.66 (-3.06%)
Short Float %12.23%
Short Ratio21.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.62%
Yearly Dividend1.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.09%
DP30.47%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.36%
Max EPS beat(2)5.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.36%
Max EPS beat(4)5.22%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.79%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)14.93%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)16.39%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.21%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.33%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.04%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.02%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.17
Fwd PE 14.61
P/S 2.82
P/FCF 34.33
P/OCF 8.74
P/B 2
P/tB 2.05
EV/EBITDA 9.33
EPS(TTM)6.63
EY7.59%
EPS(NY)5.98
Fwd EY6.85%
FCF(TTM)2.54
FCFY2.91%
OCF(TTM)10
OCFY11.45%
SpS31
BVpS43.7
TBVpS42.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
Graham Number80.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.26%
ROE 15.24%
ROCE 9.49%
ROIC 7.74%
ROICexc 8.64%
ROICexgc 8.75%
OM 26.56%
PM (TTM) 21.49%
GM 63.17%
FCFM 8.21%
ROA(3y)9.04%
ROA(5y)7.45%
ROE(3y)20.6%
ROE(5y)18.13%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)8.99%
ROICexc(3y)11.17%
ROICexc(5y)9.44%
ROICexgc(3y)11.35%
ROICexgc(5y)9.61%
ROCE(3y)12.97%
ROCE(5y)11.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.34%
OM growth 3Y11.06%
OM growth 5Y14.27%
PM growth 3Y15.35%
PM growth 5Y19.15%
GM growth 3Y5.29%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.57
Debt/FCF 9.79
Debt/EBITDA 2.27
Cap/Depr 270.71%
Cap/Sales 24.04%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 90.99%
Profit Quality 38.2%
Current Ratio 3.57
Quick Ratio 2.82
Altman-Z 2.33
F-Score5
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)270.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)290.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.21%
Profit Quality(3y)49.29%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.43%
EPS 3Y19.23%
EPS 5Y26.89%
EPS Q2Q%-8.37%
EPS Next Y-5.5%
EPS Next 2Y-8.68%
EPS Next 3Y-12.84%
EPS Next 5Y-8.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.18%
Revenue growth 3Y3.59%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%-3.69%
Revenue Next Year-2.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.77%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.39%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.15%
EBIT growth 3Y15.05%
EBIT growth 5Y23.03%
EBIT Next Year26.12%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-24.97%
FCF growth 3Y16.57%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-0.2%
OCF growth 3Y25.11%
OCF growth 5Y19.6%

OTTER TAIL CORP / OTTR FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for OTTER TAIL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to OTTR.


What is the valuation status for OTTR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) stock?

OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for OTTR stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) is 13.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.


How sustainable is the dividend of OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) stock?

The dividend rating of OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.47%.