ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LNT - US0188021085 - Common Stock
68.185 USD
+0.86 (+1.27%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LNT. LNT was compared to 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. LNT scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, LNT is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LNT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LNT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LNT has always been profitable.
LNT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LNT's Return On Assets of 3.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNT outperforms 71.74% of its industry peers.
LNT has a Return On Equity (11.64%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LNT has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.73%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LNT underperforms 67.39% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LNT is in line with the industry average of 5.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.5% | ||
| ROE | 11.64% | ||
| ROIC | 3.73% |
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
The Profit Margin of LNT (20.07%) is better than 93.48% of its industry peers.
LNT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of LNT (24.46%) is better than 67.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNT has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 93.92%, LNT belongs to the best 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 | 24.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.07% | ||
| GM | 93.92% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LNT is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LNT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LNT has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LNT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.13, we must say that LNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.13, LNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.39 is on the high side and indicates that LNT has dependencies on debt financing.
LNT has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.13 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC6.79%
2.3 Liquidity
LNT has a Current Ratio of 0.57. 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 Current ratio of 0.57 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LNT is outperformed by 84.78% of its industry peers.
LNT has a Quick Ratio of 0.57. 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 Quick ratio of 0.46. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LNT underperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 |
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.
LNT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.14%.
Measured over the past years, LNT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.83%
EPS 3Y3.68%
EPS 5Y4.62%
EPS Q2Q%-2.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.76%
Revenue growth 5Y1.76%
Sales Q2Q%11.93%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.13%
EPS Next 2Y8.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.63%
EPS Next 5Y8.4%
Revenue Next Year0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y2.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.39%
Revenue Next 5Y5.36%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
LNT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.24.
63.04% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LNT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, LNT is valued at the same level.
LNT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.67.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.57% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
LNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
LNT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)4.6
EPS Next 2Y8.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%, LNT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.77, LNT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
LNT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LNT grows each year by 6.44%, which is quite nice.
LNT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 60.94% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LNT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP60.94%
EPS Next 2Y8.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.63%
NASDAQ:LNT (11/17/2025, 1:05:51 PM)
68.185
+0.86 (+1.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.16%
Inst Owner Change-0.35%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap17.53B
Revenue(TTM)3.98B
Net Income(TTM)832.00M
Analysts78.75
Price Target72.34 (6.09%)
Short Float %5.52%
Short Ratio7.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
Yearly Dividend1.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.44%
DP60.94%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.94%
Min EPS beat(2)5.05%
Max EPS beat(2)24.83%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.65%
Max EPS beat(4)24.83%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.44%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.63%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.47%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)10.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.34%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.34%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.62%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.67%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.01%
PT rev (1m)3.5%
PT rev (3m)6.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-7.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.67 | ||
| P/S | 4.23 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 15.98 | ||
| P/B | 2.45 | ||
| P/tB | 2.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.3 |
EPS(TTM)3.21
EY4.71%
EPS(NY)3.47
Fwd EY5.08%
FCF(TTM)-4.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY6.26%
SpS16.13
BVpS27.8
TBVpS27.8
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)4.6
Graham Number44.81
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.5% | ||
| ROE | 11.64% | ||
| ROCE | 4.79% | ||
| ROIC | 3.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.79% | ||
| OM | 24.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.07% | ||
| GM | 93.92% | ||
| 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 264.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 52.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.18 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.13 |
F-Score5
WACC6.79%
ROIC/WACC0.55
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 Y11.13%
EPS Next 2Y8.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.63%
EPS Next 5Y8.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.76%
Revenue growth 5Y1.76%
Sales Q2Q%11.93%
Revenue Next Year0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y2.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.39%
Revenue Next 5Y5.36%
EBIT growth 1Y10.58%
EBIT growth 3Y5.97%
EBIT growth 5Y4%
EBIT Next Year71.1%
EBIT Next 3Y26.74%
EBIT Next 5Y21.55%
FCF growth 1Y3.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y120.72%
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 1 / 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 11.13% in the next year.