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.
- OTTR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years OTTR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of OTTR (6.96%) is better than 95.74% of its industry peers.
- OTTR has a better Return On Equity (14.82%) than 87.23% of its industry peers.
- OTTR's Return On Invested Capital of 7.90% is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 91.49% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 21.16%, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- OTTR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of OTTR (26.51%) is better than 87.23% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
- OTTR has a Gross Margin (63.09%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, OTTR has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, OTTR has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, OTTR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 91.49% 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.
- OTTR's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.27 is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 87.23% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that OTTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- OTTR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.55. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 82.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC7.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- OTTR has a Current Ratio of 2.28. This indicates that OTTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- OTTR's Current ratio of 2.28 is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 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.
- OTTR has a Quick ratio of 1.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 93.62% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.90% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, OTTR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.99% in the last 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
- 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.
- 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 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. OTTR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- OTTR is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.26.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper than 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of OTTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.50), we can say OTTR is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.14 indicates a correct valuation of OTTR.
- 61.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OTTR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OTTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.67), we can say OTTR is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- OTTR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OTTR is cheaper than 74.47% 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 | 37.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.06 |
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)0.58
EPS Next 2Y-9.12%
EPS Next 3Y-12.57%
5. OTTR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.64%, OTTR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- OTTR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.84.
- OTTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| 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 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-9.12%
EPS Next 3Y-12.57%
OTTR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:OTTR (3/25/2026, 1:24:30 PM)
86.99
-0.1 (-0.11%)
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 Change2.62%
Market Cap3.65B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)275.89M
Analysts80
Price Target84.66 (-2.68%)
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 | 13.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.14 | ||
| P/S | 2.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.96 | ||
| P/tB | 2.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.06 |
EPS(TTM)6.56
EY7.54%
EPS(NY)5.74
Fwd EY6.6%
FCF(TTM)2.33
FCFY2.68%
OCF(TTM)9.2
OCFY10.58%
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
WACC7.78%
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 13.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.96.
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%.