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PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:BTU - US7045511000 - Common Stock

31.24 USD
-1.91 (-5.76%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 3:08:08 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall BTU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BTU against 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for BTU as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. BTU has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BTU was profitable.
In the past year BTU had a positive cash flow from operations.
BTU had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
BTU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
BTU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBTU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

BTU has a Return On Assets (2.41%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.83%, BTU is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.76% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.31%, BTU is not doing good in the industry: 67.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BTU is significantly below the industry average of 21.53%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.63%) for BTU is well above the current ROIC(2.31%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.41%
ROE 3.83%
ROIC 2.31%
ROA(3y)14.03%
ROA(5y)1.86%
ROE(3y)23.91%
ROE(5y)-21.79%
ROIC(3y)13.63%
ROIC(5y)N/A
BTU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBTU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 3.43%, BTU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.18% of the companies in the same industry.
BTU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 3.80%, BTU is not doing good in the industry: 68.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BTU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BTU has a Gross Margin of 16.44%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BTU underperforms 66.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BTU has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.8%
PM (TTM) 3.43%
GM 16.44%
OM growth 3Y-7.61%
OM growth 5Y4.93%
PM growth 3Y-6.91%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.83%
GM growth 5Y-3.91%
BTU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBTU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BTU is still creating some value.
BTU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BTU has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BTU is higher compared to a year ago.
BTU Yearly Shares OutstandingBTU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
BTU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBTU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.45 indicates that BTU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.45, BTU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.88% of the companies in the same industry.
BTU has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.54. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BTU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. BTU outperforms 86.26% of its industry peers.
BTU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.09, BTU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 1.54
Altman-Z 2.45
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC8.31%
BTU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBTU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.21 indicates that BTU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.21, BTU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.25% of the companies in the same industry.
BTU has a Quick Ratio of 1.64. This is a normal value and indicates that BTU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BTU has a Quick ratio of 1.64. This is in the better half of the industry: BTU outperforms 73.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.21
Quick Ratio 1.64
BTU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBTU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BTU shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -60.75%.
BTU shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.71% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.94% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, BTU shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.73% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-60.75%
EPS 3Y-8.71%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-109.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.94%
Revenue growth 3Y8.49%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.73%
Sales Q2Q%-14.58%

3.2 Future

BTU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.42% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BTU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-102.89%
EPS Next 2Y2.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.02%
Revenue Next 2Y1.59%
Revenue Next 3Y1.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
BTU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBTU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
BTU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBTU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 10 -10 -20 -30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.79, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BTU.
BTU's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BTU to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.29), we can say BTU is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.28, BTU is valued correctly.
BTU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BTU to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.85), we can say BTU is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.79
Fwd PE 14.28
BTU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBTU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BTU is valued a bit cheaper than 60.66% of the companies in the same industry.
BTU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.97
EV/EBITDA 7.3
BTU Per share dataBTU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.94%, BTU is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
BTU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.15.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BTU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.94%

5.2 History

BTU has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of BTU decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
BTU Yearly Dividends per shareBTU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

BTU pays out 26.53% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.53%
EPS Next 2Y2.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
BTU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBTU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B
BTU Dividend Payout.BTU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BTU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PEABODY ENERGY CORP

NYSE:BTU (10/17/2025, 3:08:08 PM)

31.24

-1.91 (-5.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Inst Owners95.54%
Inst Owner Change-0.05%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner Change0.48%
Market Cap3.80B
Analysts78.18
Price Target21.61 (-30.83%)
Short Float %11.38%
Short Ratio2.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.94%
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP26.53%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-14 2025-08-14 (0.075)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)198.29%
Min EPS beat(2)-131.02%
Max EPS beat(2)527.6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)97.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-131.02%
Max EPS beat(4)527.6%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)48.3%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)39.72%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)13.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.12%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.27%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.53%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.86%
PT rev (1m)11.21%
PT rev (3m)10.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-185.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-109.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.79
Fwd PE 14.28
P/S 0.94
P/FCF 16.97
P/OCF 6.1
P/B 1.05
P/tB 1.05
EV/EBITDA 7.3
EPS(TTM)1.26
EY4.03%
EPS(NY)2.19
Fwd EY7%
FCF(TTM)1.84
FCFY5.89%
OCF(TTM)5.12
OCFY16.39%
SpS33.21
BVpS29.81
TBVpS29.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.41%
ROE 3.83%
ROCE 3.05%
ROIC 2.31%
ROICexc 2.62%
ROICexgc 2.62%
OM 3.8%
PM (TTM) 3.43%
GM 16.44%
FCFM 5.54%
ROA(3y)14.03%
ROA(5y)1.86%
ROE(3y)23.91%
ROE(5y)-21.79%
ROIC(3y)13.63%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)17.74%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)17.74%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.99%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.04%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.96%
OM growth 3Y-7.61%
OM growth 5Y4.93%
PM growth 3Y-6.91%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.83%
GM growth 5Y-3.91%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 1.54
Debt/EBITDA 0.63
Cap/Depr 109.05%
Cap/Sales 9.88%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 119.95%
Profit Quality 161.43%
Current Ratio 2.21
Quick Ratio 1.64
Altman-Z 2.45
F-Score4
WACC8.31%
ROIC/WACC0.28
Cap/Depr(3y)98.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)81.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.62%
Profit Quality(3y)73.07%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-60.75%
EPS 3Y-8.71%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-109.09%
EPS Next Y-102.89%
EPS Next 2Y2.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.94%
Revenue growth 3Y8.49%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.73%
Sales Q2Q%-14.58%
Revenue Next Year-11.02%
Revenue Next 2Y1.59%
Revenue Next 3Y1.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-73.29%
EBIT growth 3Y0.23%
EBIT growth 5Y3.11%
EBIT Next Year-11.2%
EBIT Next 3Y17.4%
EBIT Next 5Y10.14%
FCF growth 1Y-86.21%
FCF growth 3Y-4.68%
FCF growth 5Y-12.14%
OCF growth 1Y-67.29%
OCF growth 3Y13.03%
OCF growth 5Y-2.19%