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.
- In the past 5 years OTTR has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years OTTR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.96%, OTTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.82%, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- OTTR has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 91.49% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for OTTR is above the industry average of 4.52%.
| 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 95.74% of its industry peers.
- OTTR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- OTTR has a better Operating Margin (26.51%) than 87.23% of its industry peers.
- OTTR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of OTTR (63.09%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so OTTR is still creating some value.
- OTTR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for OTTR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, OTTR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- OTTR has an Altman-Z score of 2.24. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.24 is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 91.49% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.27, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that 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 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC7.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.28 indicates that OTTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- OTTR has a better Current ratio (2.28) than 95.74% of its industry peers.
- OTTR has a Quick Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that OTTR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.83, OTTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.62% 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%.
- OTTR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.90% yearly.
- OTTR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.99%.
- OTTR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.94% yearly.
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
- OTTR is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -7.89% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, OTTR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.44%
EPS Next 2Y-9.12%
EPS Next 3Y-12.57%
EPS Next 5Y-7.89%
Revenue Next Year-0.23%
Revenue Next 2Y1.78%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.54, OTTR is valued correctly.
- 68.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OTTR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.21, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.46, the valuation of OTTR can be described as correct.
- 63.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OTTR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- OTTR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper than 76.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of OTTR indicates a rather cheap valuation: OTTR is cheaper than 85.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.19 |
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 -12.57% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.59
EPS Next 2Y-9.12%
EPS Next 3Y-12.57%
5. OTTR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- OTTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.69%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.85, OTTR is paying slightly less dividend.
- OTTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.69% |
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 Years12
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- OTTR pays out 31.92% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP31.92%
EPS Next 2Y-9.12%
EPS Next 3Y-12.57%
OTTR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
88.82
+0.28 (+0.32%)
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-0.01%
Ins Owners0.98%
Ins Owner Change2.62%
Market Cap3.73B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)275.89M
Analysts78
Price Target84.66 (-4.68%)
Short Float %13.19%
Short Ratio20.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.69% |
Yearly Dividend2.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.34%
DP31.92%
Div Incr Years12
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.46 | ||
| P/S | 2.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.65 | ||
| P/B | 2 | ||
| P/tB | 2.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.19 |
EPS(TTM)6.56
EY7.39%
EPS(NY)5.74
Fwd EY6.47%
FCF(TTM)2.33
FCFY2.63%
OCF(TTM)9.2
OCFY10.36%
SpS31.09
BVpS44.38
TBVpS43.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.59
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 | 2.24 |
F-Score6
WACC7.8%
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 Year-0.23%
Revenue Next 2Y1.78%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for OTTER TAIL CORP?
OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is OTTER TAIL CORP?
The financial health rating of OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) is 7 / 10.
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%.