OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:OTTR • US6896481032
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This OTTR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. OTTR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year OTTR was profitable.
- In the past year OTTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years OTTR has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years OTTR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.96%, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- OTTR has a Return On Equity of 14.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 84.78% of its industry peers.
- OTTR has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 93.48% of its industry peers.
- OTTR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.26%. This is above the industry average of 4.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.96% | ||
| ROE | 14.82% | ||
| ROIC | 7.9% |
ROA(3y)8.1%
ROA(5y)8.1%
ROE(3y)17.76%
ROE(5y)18.9%
ROIC(3y)9.26%
ROIC(5y)9.71%
1.3 Margins
- OTTR has a better Profit Margin (21.16%) than 95.65% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of OTTR (26.51%) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
- OTTR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- OTTR's Gross Margin of 63.09% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. OTTR outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
- OTTR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.16% | ||
| GM | 63.09% |
OM growth 3Y-0.28%
OM growth 5Y9.79%
PM growth 3Y2.82%
PM growth 5Y14.45%
GM growth 3Y4.08%
GM growth 5Y2.39%
2. OTTR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), OTTR is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for OTTR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- OTTR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- OTTR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- OTTR has an Altman-Z score of 2.23. This is not the best score and indicates that OTTR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- OTTR has a Altman-Z score of 2.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
- OTTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.27. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as OTTR would need 11.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of OTTR (11.27) is better than 84.78% of its industry peers.
- OTTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating OTTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.55, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC7.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.28 indicates that OTTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of OTTR (2.28) is better than 95.65% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.83 indicates that OTTR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.83, OTTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 |
3. OTTR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- OTTR shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.51%.
- Measured over the past years, OTTR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.90% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, OTTR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.99% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.94% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.51%
EPS 3Y-1.09%
EPS 5Y22.9%
EPS Q2Q%-5.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.7%
Revenue growth 5Y7.94%
Sales Q2Q%1.65%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, OTTR will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -7.89% on average per year.
- OTTR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.42% yearly.
EPS Next Y-12.44%
EPS Next 2Y-9.12%
EPS Next 3Y-12.57%
EPS Next 5Y-7.89%
Revenue Next Year0.15%
Revenue Next 2Y1.49%
Revenue Next 3Y2.61%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
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 decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. OTTR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- OTTR is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.84.
- 67.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OTTR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. OTTR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.66 indicates a correct valuation of OTTR.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OTTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OTTR is cheaper than 60.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- OTTR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of OTTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OTTR is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 84.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OTTR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- OTTR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- OTTR's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.57% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y-9.12%
EPS Next 3Y-12.57%
5. OTTR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- OTTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.64%.
- OTTR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.87.
- OTTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of OTTR grows each year by 7.34%, which is quite nice.
- 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)7.34%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 31.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by OTTR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP31.92%
EPS Next 2Y-9.12%
EPS Next 3Y-12.57%
OTTR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
84.2
-3.3 (-3.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners69.25%
Inst Owner Change-0.29%
Ins Owners0.98%
Ins Owner Change2.47%
Market Cap3.53B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)275.89M
Analysts80
Price Target84.66 (0.55%)
Short Float %13.23%
Short Ratio22.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
Yearly Dividend2.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.34%
DP31.92%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.5775)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.78%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.36%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.78%
Max EPS beat(4)5.22%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.74%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)12.83%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)15.73%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.92%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.21%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.25%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.72%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.28%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.66 | ||
| P/S | 2.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 1.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.1 |
EPS(TTM)6.56
EY7.79%
EPS(NY)5.74
Fwd EY6.82%
FCF(TTM)2.33
FCFY2.77%
OCF(TTM)9.2
OCFY10.93%
SpS31.09
BVpS44.38
TBVpS43.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
Graham Number80.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.96% | ||
| ROE | 14.82% | ||
| ROCE | 9.57% | ||
| ROIC | 7.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.09% | ||
| OM | 26.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.16% | ||
| GM | 63.09% | ||
| FCFM | 7.51% |
ROA(3y)8.1%
ROA(5y)8.1%
ROE(3y)17.76%
ROE(5y)18.9%
ROIC(3y)9.26%
ROIC(5y)9.71%
ROICexc(3y)10.2%
ROICexc(5y)10.39%
ROICexgc(3y)10.35%
ROICexgc(5y)10.56%
ROCE(3y)11.28%
ROCE(5y)11.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.38%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.94%
OM growth 3Y-0.28%
OM growth 5Y9.79%
PM growth 3Y2.82%
PM growth 5Y14.45%
GM growth 3Y4.08%
GM growth 5Y2.39%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 243.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 22.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.56 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 35.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
F-Score6
WACC7.78%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)290.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)248.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.28%
Profit Quality(3y)35.52%
Profit Quality(5y)43.39%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.51%
EPS 3Y-1.09%
EPS 5Y22.9%
EPS Q2Q%-5.38%
EPS Next Y-12.44%
EPS Next 2Y-9.12%
EPS Next 3Y-12.57%
EPS Next 5Y-7.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.7%
Revenue growth 5Y7.94%
Sales Q2Q%1.65%
Revenue Next Year0.15%
Revenue Next 2Y1.49%
Revenue Next 3Y2.61%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.97%
EBIT growth 5Y18.51%
EBIT Next Year36.2%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y4.08%
FCF growth 3Y-23.44%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-14.74%
OCF growth 3Y-0.28%
OCF growth 5Y12.74%
OTTER TAIL CORP / OTTR Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for OTTER TAIL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 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 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for OTTR stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) is 12.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.9.
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 31.92%.