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.
- In the past year PNW had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years PNW has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years PNW had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of PNW (2.05%) is worse than 80.85% of its industry peers.
- PNW has a Return On Equity (8.75%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- PNW has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.10%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PNW underperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
- PNW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.16%. This 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.55%, PNW is doing worse than 63.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- PNW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- PNW has a Operating Margin of 19.99%. This is comparable 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.
- PNW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, PNW has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for PNW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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's Altman-Z score of 0.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PNW outperforms 40.43% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.41) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC6.4%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.54 indicates that PNW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.54, PNW is not doing good in the industry: 85.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.36 indicates that PNW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.36, PNW is not doing good in the industry: 82.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 |
3. PNW Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PNW shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.07%.
- 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.
- PNW shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.28% yearly.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PNW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.21% on average per year.
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. PNW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- PNW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.09.
- PNW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- PNW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
- PNW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.42.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PNW is valued a bit more expensive than 72.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- PNW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PNW is valued a bit cheaper than 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)27.64
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
5. PNW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.52%, PNW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- PNW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.83.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, PNW pays a better dividend.
| 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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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
101.67
-1.45 (-1.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Industry Strength52.17
Industry Growth22.98
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 Cap12.31B
Revenue(TTM)5.34B
Net Income(TTM)616.53M
Analysts70.91
Price Target104.44 (2.72%)
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 | 20.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.42 | ||
| P/S | 2.3 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.82 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | 1.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.94 |
EPS(TTM)5.06
EY4.98%
EPS(NY)4.75
Fwd EY4.67%
FCF(TTM)-6.77
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)14.91
OCFY14.67%
SpS44.12
BVpS58.22
TBVpS53.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)27.64
Graham Number81.4152 (-19.92%)
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
WACC6.4%
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 20.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.75.
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.