OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:OTTR • US6896481032

88.16 USD
+1.17 (+1.34%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
88.16 USD
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After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

OTTR gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • OTTR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • OTTR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years OTTR has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years OTTR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 0 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • OTTR's Return On Assets of 7.26% is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 93.48% of its industry peers.
  • OTTR has a Return On Equity of 15.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 84.78% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.74%, 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 significantly above the industry average of 4.58%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.26%
ROE 15.24%
ROIC 7.74%
ROA(3y)9.04%
ROA(5y)7.45%
ROE(3y)20.6%
ROE(5y)18.13%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)8.99%
OTTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICOTTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • OTTR's Profit Margin of 21.49% is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 97.83% of its industry peers.
  • OTTR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of OTTR (26.56%) is better than 89.13% of its industry peers.
  • OTTR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • OTTR has a Gross Margin (63.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • OTTR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.56%
PM (TTM) 21.49%
GM 63.17%
OM growth 3Y11.06%
OM growth 5Y14.27%
PM growth 3Y15.35%
PM growth 5Y19.15%
GM growth 3Y5.29%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
OTTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsOTTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for OTTR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, OTTR has more shares outstanding
  • OTTR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
OTTR Yearly Shares OutstandingOTTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.32 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 2.32, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OTTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.79. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as OTTR would need 9.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.79, OTTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OTTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating OTTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • OTTR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.57) than 82.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.57
Debt/FCF 9.79
Altman-Z 2.32
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC7.62%
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 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • OTTR has a Current Ratio of 3.57. This indicates that OTTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • OTTR has a better Current ratio (3.57) than 97.83% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.82 indicates that OTTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • OTTR's Quick ratio of 2.82 is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 97.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.57
Quick Ratio 2.82
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 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • OTTR shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.43%.
  • Measured over the past years, OTTR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.89% on average per year.
  • OTTR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.18%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.67% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.43%
EPS 3Y19.23%
EPS 5Y26.89%
EPS Q2Q%-8.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.18%
Revenue growth 3Y3.59%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%-3.69%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, OTTR will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -8.01% on average per year.
  • OTTR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.5%
EPS Next 2Y-8.68%
EPS Next 3Y-12.84%
EPS Next 5Y-8.01%
Revenue Next Year-2.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.77%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.39%

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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.30 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.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.97. OTTR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.75 indicates a correct valuation of OTTR.
  • OTTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OTTR is cheaper than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OTTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.96.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.3
Fwd PE 14.75
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of OTTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OTTR is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 82.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OTTR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.65
EV/EBITDA 9.24
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.
  • OTTR's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.84% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y-8.68%
EPS Next 3Y-12.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.65%, OTTR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.86, OTTR is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.79, OTTR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.65%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of OTTR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.09%!
  • OTTR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)6.09%
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

  • 30.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by OTTR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.47%
EPS Next 2Y-8.68%
EPS Next 3Y-12.84%
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 0 100M -100M 200M 300M
OTTR Dividend Payout.OTTR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.OTTR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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OTTER TAIL CORP

NASDAQ:OTTR (2/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 88.16 0 (0%)

88.16

+1.17 (+1.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-03
Earnings (Next)02-16
Inst Owners69.33%
Inst Owner Change0.69%
Ins Owners0.95%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.69B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)279.12M
Analysts80
Price Target84.66 (-3.97%)
Short Float %12.23%
Short Ratio21.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.65%
Yearly Dividend1.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.09%
DP30.47%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.36%
Max EPS beat(2)5.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.36%
Max EPS beat(4)5.22%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.79%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)14.93%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)16.39%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.21%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.33%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.04%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.02%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.13%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 13.3
Fwd PE 14.75
P/S 2.84
P/FCF 34.65
P/OCF 8.82
P/B 2.02
P/tB 2.07
EV/EBITDA 9.24
EPS(TTM)6.63
EY7.52%
EPS(NY)5.98
Fwd EY6.78%
FCF(TTM)2.54
FCFY2.89%
OCF(TTM)10
OCFY11.34%
SpS31
BVpS43.7
TBVpS42.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
Graham Number80.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.26%
ROE 15.24%
ROCE 9.49%
ROIC 7.74%
ROICexc 8.64%
ROICexgc 8.75%
OM 26.56%
PM (TTM) 21.49%
GM 63.17%
FCFM 8.21%
ROA(3y)9.04%
ROA(5y)7.45%
ROE(3y)20.6%
ROE(5y)18.13%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)8.99%
ROICexc(3y)11.17%
ROICexc(5y)9.44%
ROICexgc(3y)11.35%
ROICexgc(5y)9.61%
ROCE(3y)12.97%
ROCE(5y)11.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.34%
OM growth 3Y11.06%
OM growth 5Y14.27%
PM growth 3Y15.35%
PM growth 5Y19.15%
GM growth 3Y5.29%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.57
Debt/FCF 9.79
Debt/EBITDA 2.27
Cap/Depr 270.71%
Cap/Sales 24.04%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 90.99%
Profit Quality 38.2%
Current Ratio 3.57
Quick Ratio 2.82
Altman-Z 2.32
F-Score5
WACC7.62%
ROIC/WACC1.02
Cap/Depr(3y)270.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)290.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.21%
Profit Quality(3y)49.29%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.43%
EPS 3Y19.23%
EPS 5Y26.89%
EPS Q2Q%-8.37%
EPS Next Y-5.5%
EPS Next 2Y-8.68%
EPS Next 3Y-12.84%
EPS Next 5Y-8.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.18%
Revenue growth 3Y3.59%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%-3.69%
Revenue Next Year-2.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.77%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.39%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.15%
EBIT growth 3Y15.05%
EBIT growth 5Y23.03%
EBIT Next Year26.12%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-24.97%
FCF growth 3Y16.57%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-0.2%
OCF growth 3Y25.11%
OCF growth 5Y19.6%

OTTER TAIL CORP / OTTR FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for OTTER TAIL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 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 9 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for OTTR stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) is 13.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.02.


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 30.47%.