PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:PNW • US7234841010
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This PNW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PNW Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- PNW had positive earnings in the past year.
- PNW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years PNW has always been profitable.
- PNW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.05%, PNW is not doing good in the industry: 80.85% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- PNW has a Return On Equity (8.75%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.10%, PNW is doing worse than 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PNW is in line with the industry average of 4.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.05% | ||
| ROE | 8.75% | ||
| ROIC | 3.1% |
ROA(3y)2.14%
ROA(5y)2.27%
ROE(3y)8.63%
ROE(5y)8.87%
ROIC(3y)3.16%
ROIC(5y)3.08%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 11.55%, PNW is not doing good in the industry: 63.83% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- PNW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- PNW's Operating Margin of 19.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PNW outperforms 42.55% of its industry peers.
- PNW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.55% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y5.71%
OM growth 5Y-1.87%
PM growth 3Y1.07%
PM growth 5Y-5.54%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. PNW Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PNW is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PNW has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, PNW has more shares outstanding
- PNW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- PNW has an Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that PNW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- PNW has a Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is in the lower half of the industry: PNW underperforms 61.70% of its industry peers.
- PNW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.41. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- PNW's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.41 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PNW outperforms 59.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC6.43%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.54 indicates that PNW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of PNW (0.54) is worse than 85.11% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.36 indicates that PNW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- PNW's Quick ratio of 0.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PNW is outperformed by 82.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 |
3. PNW Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PNW have decreased by -3.07% in the last year.
- PNW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.73% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.20% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.28% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.07%
EPS 3Y5.82%
EPS 5Y0.73%
EPS Q2Q%316.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y7.28%
Revenue growth 5Y8.28%
Sales Q2Q%2.99%
3.2 Future
- PNW is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.20% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.19%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue Next Year4.1%
Revenue Next 2Y5.49%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
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 accelerating.
- 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. PNW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.50, the valuation of PNW can be described as rather expensive.
- PNW's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- PNW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.85, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PNW.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PNW indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PNW is more expensive than 74.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PNW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.75.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 63.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PNW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)28.19
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
5. PNW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PNW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.52%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.83, PNW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- PNW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PNW has a limited annual growth rate of 2.48%.
- PNW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- PNW has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.48%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years32
5.3 Sustainability
- 68.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PNW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- PNW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP68.58%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
PNW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
103.72
+2.05 (+2.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Industry Strength52.17
Industry Growth22.36
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners104.07%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change7.67%
Market Cap12.55B
Revenue(TTM)5.34B
Net Income(TTM)616.53M
Analysts70.91
Price Target104.44 (0.69%)
Short Float %5.71%
Short Ratio5.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
Yearly Dividend3.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.48%
DP68.58%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years32
Ex-Date02-02 2026-02-02 (0.91)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)112.37%
Min EPS beat(2)7.72%
Max EPS beat(2)217.03%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-321.25%
Max EPS beat(4)217.03%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)235.55%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)148.62%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)120.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.21%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.19%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.85%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.08%
PT rev (1m)6.4%
PT rev (3m)7.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.85 | ||
| P/S | 2.35 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.95 | ||
| P/B | 1.78 | ||
| P/tB | 1.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.85 |
EPS(TTM)5.06
EY4.88%
EPS(NY)4.75
Fwd EY4.58%
FCF(TTM)-6.77
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)14.91
OCFY14.38%
SpS44.12
BVpS58.22
TBVpS53.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)28.19
Graham Number81.4152 (-21.5%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.05% | ||
| ROE | 8.75% | ||
| ROCE | 3.97% | ||
| ROIC | 3.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.17% | ||
| OM | 19.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.55% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.14%
ROA(5y)2.27%
ROE(3y)8.63%
ROE(5y)8.87%
ROIC(3y)3.16%
ROIC(5y)3.08%
ROICexc(3y)3.16%
ROICexc(5y)3.08%
ROICexgc(3y)3.22%
ROICexgc(5y)3.13%
ROCE(3y)4.04%
ROCE(5y)3.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y4%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.64%
OM growth 3Y5.71%
OM growth 5Y-1.87%
PM growth 3Y1.07%
PM growth 5Y-5.54%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 270.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 49.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.75 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
F-Score4
WACC6.43%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)240.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)227.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)44.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)42.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.07%
EPS 3Y5.82%
EPS 5Y0.73%
EPS Q2Q%316.67%
EPS Next Y-6.19%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y7.28%
Revenue growth 5Y8.28%
Sales Q2Q%2.99%
Revenue Next Year4.1%
Revenue Next 2Y5.49%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
EBIT growth 1Y5.49%
EBIT growth 3Y13.41%
EBIT growth 5Y6.26%
EBIT Next Year96.78%
EBIT Next 3Y35.41%
EBIT Next 5Y23.19%
FCF growth 1Y-28.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y12.13%
OCF growth 3Y13.29%
OCF growth 5Y13.31%
PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL / PNW Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PNW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to PNW.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL?
PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) is 20.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.78.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) is expected to decline by -6.19% in the next year.