65.2 USD
-0.3 (-0.46%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LNT. LNT was compared to 48 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. LNT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. LNT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LNT was profitable.
LNT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LNT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
LNT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.32%, LNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
LNT has a Return On Equity of 11.19%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNT outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
LNT has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.67%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LNT underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LNT is in line with the industry average of 4.95%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.32% | ||
| ROE | 11.19% | ||
| ROIC | 3.67% |
ROA(3y)3.25%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)10.39%
ROE(5y)10.52%
ROIC(3y)3.82%
ROIC(5y)3.72%
1.3 Margins
LNT has a better Profit Margin (19.13%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
LNT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.56%, LNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 94.13%, LNT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LNT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.13% | ||
| GM | 94.13% |
OM growth 3Y3.12%
OM growth 5Y2.19%
PM growth 3Y-1.18%
PM growth 5Y2.56%
GM growth 3Y0.5%
GM growth 5Y0.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LNT 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 LNT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LNT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LNT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.12, we must say that LNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LNT has a Altman-Z score of 1.12. This is in the better half of the industry: LNT outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.48 is on the high side and indicates that LNT has dependencies on debt financing.
LNT's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNT outperforms 47.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.12 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC6.75%
2.3 Liquidity
LNT has a Current Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that LNT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LNT has a Current ratio of 0.83. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNT outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
LNT has a Quick Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that LNT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LNT's Quick ratio of 0.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNT outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.83% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.62% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.76% in the past year.
LNT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.76% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.83%
EPS 3Y3.68%
EPS 5Y4.62%
EPS Q2Q%-2.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.76%
Revenue growth 3Y2.76%
Revenue growth 5Y1.76%
Sales Q2Q%11.93%
3.2 Future
LNT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.61% yearly.
LNT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.18%
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
EPS Next 5Y8.61%
Revenue Next Year0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.48%
Revenue Next 5Y5.52%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.31 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LNT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, LNT is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.82, the valuation of LNT can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LNT is more expensive than 68.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.69), we can say LNT is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LNT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LNT is more expensive than 79.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LNT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
LNT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)4.4
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
LNT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.42.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, LNT pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LNT grows each year by 6.44%, which is quite nice.
LNT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LNT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.44%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
LNT pays out 62.84% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
LNT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.84%
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
NASDAQ:LNT (12/8/2025, 11:10:02 AM)
65.2
-0.3 (-0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.96%
Inst Owner Change-0.06%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap16.76B
Revenue(TTM)4.28B
Net Income(TTM)818.00M
Analysts78.75
Price Target73.63 (12.93%)
Short Float %6.06%
Short Ratio7.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
Yearly Dividend1.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.44%
DP62.84%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.85%
Max EPS beat(2)5.05%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.65%
Max EPS beat(4)24.83%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.93%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.44%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.26%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.24%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.34%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.9%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.44%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.98%
PT rev (1m)1.78%
PT rev (3m)4.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)14.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)16.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.82 | ||
| P/S | 3.92 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.52 | ||
| P/B | 2.29 | ||
| P/tB | 2.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.65 |
EPS(TTM)3.21
EY4.92%
EPS(NY)3.46
Fwd EY5.31%
FCF(TTM)-4.3
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.49
OCFY6.89%
SpS16.63
BVpS28.43
TBVpS28.43
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)4.4
Graham Number45.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.32% | ||
| ROE | 11.19% | ||
| ROCE | 4.69% | ||
| ROIC | 3.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.8% | ||
| OM | 24.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.13% | ||
| GM | 94.13% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.25%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)10.39%
ROE(5y)10.52%
ROIC(3y)3.82%
ROIC(5y)3.72%
ROICexc(3y)3.83%
ROICexc(5y)3.73%
ROICexgc(3y)3.83%
ROICexgc(5y)3.73%
ROCE(3y)4.97%
ROCE(5y)4.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.32%
OM growth 3Y3.12%
OM growth 5Y2.19%
PM growth 3Y-1.18%
PM growth 5Y2.56%
GM growth 3Y0.5%
GM growth 5Y0.1%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 271.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 52.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.18 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.12 |
F-Score4
WACC6.75%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)243.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)220.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)42.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)38.93%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.83%
EPS 3Y3.68%
EPS 5Y4.62%
EPS Q2Q%-2.61%
EPS Next Y11.18%
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
EPS Next 5Y8.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.76%
Revenue growth 3Y2.76%
Revenue growth 5Y1.76%
Sales Q2Q%11.93%
Revenue Next Year0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.48%
Revenue Next 5Y5.52%
EBIT growth 1Y15.64%
EBIT growth 3Y5.97%
EBIT growth 5Y4%
EBIT Next Year72.88%
EBIT Next 3Y27.25%
EBIT Next 5Y22.07%
FCF growth 1Y-0.73%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y85.23%
OCF growth 3Y26.1%
OCF growth 5Y12.06%
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP / LNT FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LNT.
What is the valuation status for LNT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ALLIANT ENERGY CORP?
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for LNT stock?
The financial health rating of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) is 1 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LNT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) is expected to grow by 11.18% in the next year.