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
- OTTR had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year OTTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years OTTR has always been profitable.
- OTTR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
- The Return On Equity of OTTR (14.82%) is better than 84.78% of its industry peers.
- OTTR has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.90%) than 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.
- 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.
- 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
- OTTR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, OTTR has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- OTTR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for OTTR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.23 indicates that OTTR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of OTTR (2.23) is better than 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.
- OTTR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 11.27. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 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.
- OTTR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.55 is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC7.7%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.28 indicates that OTTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.28, OTTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- The earnings per share for OTTR have decreased by -8.51% in the last year.
- 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
- 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 13.32.
- OTTR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OTTR is cheaper than 67.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- OTTR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.22, OTTR is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper than 73.91% of the companies 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 | 37.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.09 |
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)0.58
EPS Next 2Y-9.12%
EPS Next 3Y-12.57%
5. OTTR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- OTTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.71%.
- OTTR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.87.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, OTTR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.71% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of OTTR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.34%!
- 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
- 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
87.41
+0.29 (+0.33%)
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 Cap3.67B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)275.89M
Analysts80
Price Target84.66 (-3.15%)
Short Float %13.23%
Short Ratio22.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.71% |
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 | 13.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.22 | ||
| P/S | 2.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.5 | ||
| P/B | 1.97 | ||
| P/tB | 2.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.09 |
EPS(TTM)6.56
EY7.5%
EPS(NY)5.74
Fwd EY6.57%
FCF(TTM)2.33
FCFY2.67%
OCF(TTM)9.2
OCFY10.53%
SpS31.09
BVpS44.38
TBVpS43.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.58
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
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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 13.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.97.
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%.