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.
- Each year in the past 5 years OTTR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.96%, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- OTTR's Return On Equity of 14.82% is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 87.23% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.90%, OTTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- OTTR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.26%. This 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
- OTTR has a Profit Margin of 21.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 95.74% of its industry peers.
- OTTR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- OTTR's Operating Margin of 26.51% is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 87.23% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 63.09%, OTTR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.06% 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. OTTR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so OTTR is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, OTTR has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for OTTR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- OTTR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.26 indicates that OTTR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- OTTR's Altman-Z score of 2.26 is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 89.36% 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.
- OTTR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (11.27) than 87.23% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that 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 82.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC7.8%
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.
- The Quick ratio of OTTR (1.83) is better than 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
- OTTR shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.51%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.90% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- OTTR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.99%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.94% on average over the past years.
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-15.19%
EPS Next 2Y-9.74%
EPS Next 3Y-11.9%
EPS Next 5Y-7.89%
Revenue Next Year-0.23%
Revenue Next 2Y1.78%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.01, the valuation of OTTR can be described as correct.
- OTTR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OTTR is cheaper than 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of OTTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.18), we can say OTTR is valued slightly cheaper.
- OTTR is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.52.
- OTTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OTTR is cheaper than 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.96. OTTR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 76.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OTTR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 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 | 39.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.35 |
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 -11.90% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y-9.74%
EPS Next 3Y-11.9%
5. OTTR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.54%, OTTR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- OTTR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.75.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, OTTR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.54% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.34%
Div Incr Years12
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-9.74%
EPS Next 3Y-11.9%
OTTR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
91.88
+1.6 (+1.77%)
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 Owners69.28%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.98%
Ins Owner Change2.65%
Market Cap3.85B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)275.89M
Analysts78
Price Target88.23 (-3.97%)
Short Float %13.19%
Short Ratio20.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.54% |
Yearly Dividend2.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.34%
DP31.92%
Div Incr Years12
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)4.22%
PT rev (3m)4.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.52 | ||
| P/S | 2.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.99 | ||
| P/B | 2.07 | ||
| P/tB | 2.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.35 |
EPS(TTM)6.56
EY7.14%
EPS(NY)5.56
Fwd EY6.06%
FCF(TTM)2.33
FCFY2.54%
OCF(TTM)9.2
OCFY10.01%
SpS31.09
BVpS44.38
TBVpS43.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.61
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 | 2.26 |
F-Score6
WACC7.8%
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-15.19%
EPS Next 2Y-9.74%
EPS Next 3Y-11.9%
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 Year-0.23%
Revenue Next 2Y1.78%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for OTTER TAIL CORP?
OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is OTTER TAIL CORP?
The financial health rating of OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) is 7 / 10.
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%.