EVERGY INC (EVRG)
US30034W1062 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, EVRG scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EVRG was compared to 45 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. EVRG has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. EVRG has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally EVRG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EVRG had positive earnings in the past year.
EVRG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years EVRG has always been profitable.
EVRG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.36%, EVRG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.57%, EVRG is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.22% of the companies in the same industry.
EVRG's Return On Invested Capital of 3.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EVRG outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
EVRG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.76%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.43%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.36% | ||
| ROE | 7.57% | ||
| ROIC | 3.52% |
ROA(3y)2.67%
ROA(5y)2.57%
ROE(3y)8.34%
ROE(5y)7.98%
ROIC(3y)3.76%
ROIC(5y)3.79%
1.3 Margins
EVRG has a Profit Margin of 13.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: EVRG outperforms 68.89% of its industry peers.
EVRG's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
EVRG has a Operating Margin of 23.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EVRG outperforms 82.22% of its industry peers.
EVRG's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.28% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-1.86%
OM growth 5Y1.29%
PM growth 3Y1.8%
PM growth 5Y1.16%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
EVRG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for EVRG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EVRG has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for EVRG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
EVRG has an Altman-Z score of 0.69. This is a bad value and indicates that EVRG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
EVRG has a Altman-Z score (0.69) which is in line with its industry peers.
EVRG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
EVRG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.28. This is in the better half of the industry: EVRG outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC6.14%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.51 indicates that EVRG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
EVRG has a worse Current ratio (0.51) than 91.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.29 indicates that EVRG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.29, EVRG is doing worse than 97.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EVRG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.33%.
EVRG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.42% yearly.
Looking at the last year, EVRG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.99% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.20% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.33%
EPS 3Y4.62%
EPS 5Y8.42%
EPS growth Q2Q-10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.99%
Revenue growth 3Y3.88%
Revenue growth 5Y5.2%
Revenue growth Q2Q-7.17%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, EVRG will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.64% on average per year.
EVRG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.16%
EPS Next 2Y7.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.64%
Revenue Next Year3.07%
Revenue Next 2Y2.15%
Revenue Next 3Y1.56%
Revenue Next 5Y3.73%
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 decreasing.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.56 indicates a correct valuation of EVRG.
EVRG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EVRG is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.84. EVRG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.22, EVRG is valued correctly.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EVRG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
EVRG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EVRG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EVRG is cheaper than 64.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)1.73
EPS Next 2Y7.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.90%, EVRG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
EVRG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.20. EVRG pays more dividend than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, EVRG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.9% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EVRG has a limited annual growth rate of 0.72%.
EVRG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
EVRG has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.72%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
EVRG pays out 77.89% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of EVRG is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP77.89%
EPS Next 2Y7.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.01%
EVERGY INC
NASDAQ:EVRG (4/26/2024, 7:00:02 PM)
After market: 51.69 0 (0%)51.69
-0.73 (-1.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
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Market Cap11.88B
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| Dividend Yield | 4.9% |
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 14.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.22 | ||
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PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)1.73
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 2.36% | ||
| ROE | 7.57% | ||
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| OM | 23.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.28% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
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Asset Turnover0.18
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.29 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.33%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.99%
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