OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:OTTR • US6896481032
85.32 USD
-0.84 (-0.97%)
At close: Feb 25, 2026
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After Hours: 2/25/2026, 8:00:02 PM
OTTR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. OTTR scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. OTTR has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year OTTR was profitable.
- OTTR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of OTTR (6.96%) is better than 93.48% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 14.82%, OTTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.90%, OTTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for OTTR is above the industry average of 4.58%.
| 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 21.16%, OTTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- OTTR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- OTTR has a better Operating Margin (26.51%) than 86.96% of its industry peers.
- OTTR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 63.09%, OTTR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.17% of the companies in the same 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), OTTR is creating some value.
- OTTR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, OTTR has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for OTTR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.20 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 2.20, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.27, OTTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that OTTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of OTTR (0.55) is better than 82.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC7.53%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.28 indicates that OTTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- OTTR's Current ratio of 2.28 is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 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.
- OTTR has a better Quick ratio (1.83) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for OTTR have decreased by -8.51% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.90% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.99% in the past year.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.86%
EPS Next 2Y-14.93%
EPS Next 3Y-11.49%
EPS Next 5Y-7.89%
Revenue Next Year1.13%
Revenue Next 2Y1.19%
Revenue Next 3Y3.1%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.01, which indicates a correct valuation of OTTR.
- 69.57% 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 27.05, OTTR is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.27, OTTR is valued correctly.
- 69.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OTTR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.03. OTTR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 78.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OTTR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 76.09% 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 | 36.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.89 |
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 -11.49% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.57
EPS Next 2Y-14.93%
EPS Next 3Y-11.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- OTTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.70%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.15, OTTR is paying slightly less dividend.
- OTTR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.34%
Div Incr Years11
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-14.93%
EPS Next 3Y-11.49%
85.32
-0.84 (-0.97%)
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 Owners69.33%
Inst Owner Change-0.28%
Ins Owners0.95%
Ins Owner Change2.47%
Market Cap3.58B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)275.89M
Analysts80
Price Target84.66 (-0.77%)
Short Float %12.08%
Short Ratio21.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.27 | ||
| P/S | 2.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.26 | ||
| P/B | 1.92 | ||
| P/tB | 1.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.89 |
EPS(TTM)6.56
EY7.69%
EPS(NY)5.98
Fwd EY7.01%
FCF(TTM)2.34
FCFY2.74%
OCF(TTM)9.21
OCFY10.79%
SpS31.12
BVpS44.42
TBVpS43.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.57
Graham Number80.97
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 | 2.2 |
F-Score6
WACC7.53%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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-8.86%
EPS Next 2Y-14.93%
EPS Next 3Y-11.49%
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 Year1.13%
Revenue Next 2Y1.19%
Revenue Next 3Y3.1%
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 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 5 / 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 13.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.92.
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%.