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.
- OTTR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- OTTR has a Return On Assets of 6.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 95.74% of its industry peers.
- OTTR's Return On Equity of 14.82% is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 87.23% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of OTTR (7.90%) is better than 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 21.16%, OTTR belongs to the best 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.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 26.51%, OTTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
- OTTR has a Gross Margin of 63.09%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OTTR outperforms 51.06% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so OTTR is still creating some value.
- OTTR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for OTTR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, OTTR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- OTTR has an Altman-Z score of 2.22. This is not the best score and indicates that OTTR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- OTTR's Altman-Z score of 2.22 is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.27, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- OTTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating OTTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of OTTR (0.55) is better than 82.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC7.75%
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 95.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 better Quick ratio (1.83) 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
- Looking at the last year, OTTR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.99% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, OTTR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.94% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -7.89% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.42% on average over the next years.
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
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.02, OTTR is valued correctly.
- OTTR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OTTR is cheaper than 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- OTTR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.87, OTTR is valued correctly.
- 61.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OTTR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.51, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper than 76.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- 85.11% 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 | 36.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.01 |
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)0.57
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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, OTTR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 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
85.41
-1.14 (-1.32%)
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 Cap3.58B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)275.89M
Analysts80
Price Target84.66 (-0.88%)
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 | 13.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.87 | ||
| P/S | 2.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.28 | ||
| P/B | 1.92 | ||
| P/tB | 1.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.01 |
EPS(TTM)6.56
EY7.68%
EPS(NY)5.74
Fwd EY6.73%
FCF(TTM)2.33
FCFY2.73%
OCF(TTM)9.2
OCFY10.77%
SpS31.09
BVpS44.38
TBVpS43.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.57
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 | 2.22 |
F-Score6
WACC7.75%
ROIC/WACC1.02
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 13.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.92.
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%.