OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:OTTR • US6896481032

89.27 USD
+2.79 (+3.23%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
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After Hours: 3/4/2026, 8:00:03 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, OTTR scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. OTTR was compared to 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making OTTR a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. OTTR has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • OTTR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • OTTR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
OTTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFOTTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M

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's Return On Equity of 14.82% is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 84.78% of its industry peers.
  • OTTR has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.90%) than 93.48% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for OTTR is above the industry average of 4.48%.
Industry RankSector 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%
OTTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICOTTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • OTTR has a Profit Margin of 21.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
  • OTTR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • OTTR has a Operating Margin of 26.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
OTTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsOTTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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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.
  • OTTR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • OTTR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for OTTR is higher compared to a year ago.
OTTR Yearly Shares OutstandingOTTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
OTTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsOTTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.22 indicates that OTTR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of OTTR (2.22) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of OTTR is 11.27, which is on the high side as it means it would take OTTR, 11.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of OTTR (11.27) is better than 80.43% 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 82.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 11.27
Altman-Z 2.22
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.58%
OTTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFOTTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

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 Current ratio of 2.28. This is amongst the best in 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.
  • The Quick ratio of OTTR (1.83) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.28
Quick Ratio 1.83
OTTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesOTTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
OTTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesOTTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B
OTTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesOTTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. OTTR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.61, OTTR is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.93, OTTR is valued correctly.
  • OTTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OTTR is cheaper than 67.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OTTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.11), we can say OTTR is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.61
Fwd PE 14.93
OTTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOTTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper than 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.21
EV/EBITDA 9
OTTR Per share dataOTTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of OTTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as OTTR's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.49% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.59
EPS Next 2Y-14.93%
EPS Next 3Y-11.49%

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5. OTTR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • OTTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.70%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • OTTR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.15.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, OTTR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.7%

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
OTTR Yearly Dividends per shareOTTR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

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%
OTTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendOTTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M
OTTR Dividend Payout.OTTR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.OTTR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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OTTR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

OTTER TAIL CORP

NASDAQ:OTTR (3/4/2026, 8:00:03 PM)

After market: 89.27 0 (0%)

89.27

+2.79 (+3.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-16
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners69.33%
Inst Owner Change-0.28%
Ins Owners0.95%
Ins Owner Change2.47%
Market Cap3.74B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)275.89M
Analysts80
Price Target84.66 (-5.16%)
Short Float %12.88%
Short Ratio21.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.61
Fwd PE 14.93
P/S 2.87
P/FCF 38.21
P/OCF 9.69
P/B 2.01
P/tB 2.06
EV/EBITDA 9
EPS(TTM)6.56
EY7.35%
EPS(NY)5.98
Fwd EY6.7%
FCF(TTM)2.34
FCFY2.62%
OCF(TTM)9.21
OCFY10.32%
SpS31.12
BVpS44.42
TBVpS43.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.59
Graham Number80.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.22
F-Score6
WACC7.58%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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 13.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.01.


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%.