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OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:OTTR - US6896481032 - Common Stock

82.13 USD
-0.47 (-0.57%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 4:45:44 PM
82.13 USD
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 4:45:44 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, OTTR scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. OTTR was compared to 48 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. OTTR scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. OTTR has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

OTTR had positive earnings in the past year.
OTTR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years OTTR has always been profitable.
OTTR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
OTTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFOTTR 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 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

OTTR has a Return On Assets of 7.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.24%, OTTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
OTTR has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
OTTR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.41%. This is significantly above the industry average of 4.92%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.26%
ROE 15.24%
ROIC 7.74%
ROA(3y)9.04%
ROA(5y)7.45%
ROE(3y)20.6%
ROE(5y)18.13%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)8.99%
OTTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICOTTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

OTTR's Profit Margin of 21.49% is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
OTTR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
OTTR has a Operating Margin of 26.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 89.58% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of OTTR (63.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
OTTR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.56%
PM (TTM) 21.49%
GM 63.17%
OM growth 3Y11.06%
OM growth 5Y14.27%
PM growth 3Y15.35%
PM growth 5Y19.15%
GM growth 3Y5.29%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
OTTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsOTTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

OTTR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
OTTR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for OTTR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for OTTR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
OTTR Yearly Shares OutstandingOTTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
OTTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsOTTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

OTTR has an Altman-Z score of 2.26. This is not the best score and indicates that OTTR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of OTTR (2.26) is better than 89.58% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of OTTR is 9.79, which is on the high side as it means it would take OTTR, 9.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
OTTR's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.79 is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57 indicates that OTTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
OTTR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.57 is amongst the best of the industry. OTTR outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.57
Debt/FCF 9.79
Altman-Z 2.26
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC7.58%
OTTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFOTTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

OTTR has a Current Ratio of 3.57. This indicates that OTTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of OTTR (3.57) is better than 97.92% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.82 indicates that OTTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
OTTR has a better Quick ratio (2.82) than 97.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.57
Quick Ratio 2.82
OTTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesOTTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

OTTR shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.43%.
OTTR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.89% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.18% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.67% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.43%
EPS 3Y19.23%
EPS 5Y26.89%
EPS Q2Q%-8.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.18%
Revenue growth 3Y3.59%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%-3.69%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -7.74% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.15% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.66%
EPS Next 2Y-7.48%
EPS Next 3Y-9.02%
EPS Next 5Y-7.74%
Revenue Next Year-2.41%
Revenue Next 2Y1.09%
Revenue Next 3Y0.53%
Revenue Next 5Y2.15%

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.
OTTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesOTTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B
OTTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesOTTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.39, OTTR is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of OTTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OTTR is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.46, OTTR is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.38, which indicates a correct valuation of OTTR.
OTTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OTTR is cheaper than 64.58% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OTTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say OTTR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.39
Fwd PE 13.38
OTTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOTTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper than 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of OTTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OTTR is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.28
EV/EBITDA 8.84
OTTR Per share dataOTTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of OTTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
OTTR's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.02% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y-7.48%
EPS Next 3Y-9.02%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

OTTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.56%.
OTTR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.33.
OTTR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.56%

5.2 History

The dividend of OTTR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.09%!
OTTR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
OTTR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.09%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years34
OTTR Yearly Dividends per shareOTTR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

OTTR pays out 30.47% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.47%
EPS Next 2Y-7.48%
EPS Next 3Y-9.02%
OTTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendOTTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M
OTTR Dividend Payout.OTTR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.OTTR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

OTTER TAIL CORP

NASDAQ:OTTR (12/5/2025, 4:45:44 PM)

After market: 82.13 0 (0%)

82.13

-0.47 (-0.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners67.11%
Inst Owner Change2.6%
Ins Owners1.03%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.44B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)279.12M
Analysts80
Price Target84.66 (3.08%)
Short Float %12.38%
Short Ratio23.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.56%
Yearly Dividend1.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.09%
DP30.47%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date11-14 2025-11-14 (0.525)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.36%
Max EPS beat(2)5.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.36%
Max EPS beat(4)5.22%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.79%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)14.93%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)16.39%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.21%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.33%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.04%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.02%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.39
Fwd PE 13.38
P/S 2.65
P/FCF 32.28
P/OCF 8.22
P/B 1.88
P/tB 1.92
EV/EBITDA 8.84
EPS(TTM)6.63
EY8.07%
EPS(NY)6.14
Fwd EY7.47%
FCF(TTM)2.54
FCFY3.1%
OCF(TTM)10
OCFY12.17%
SpS31
BVpS43.7
TBVpS42.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
Graham Number80.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.26%
ROE 15.24%
ROCE 9.49%
ROIC 7.74%
ROICexc 8.64%
ROICexgc 8.75%
OM 26.56%
PM (TTM) 21.49%
GM 63.17%
FCFM 8.21%
ROA(3y)9.04%
ROA(5y)7.45%
ROE(3y)20.6%
ROE(5y)18.13%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)8.99%
ROICexc(3y)11.17%
ROICexc(5y)9.44%
ROICexgc(3y)11.35%
ROICexgc(5y)9.61%
ROCE(3y)12.97%
ROCE(5y)11.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.34%
OM growth 3Y11.06%
OM growth 5Y14.27%
PM growth 3Y15.35%
PM growth 5Y19.15%
GM growth 3Y5.29%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.57
Debt/FCF 9.79
Debt/EBITDA 2.27
Cap/Depr 270.71%
Cap/Sales 24.04%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 90.99%
Profit Quality 38.2%
Current Ratio 3.57
Quick Ratio 2.82
Altman-Z 2.26
F-Score5
WACC7.58%
ROIC/WACC1.02
Cap/Depr(3y)270.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)290.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.21%
Profit Quality(3y)49.29%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.43%
EPS 3Y19.23%
EPS 5Y26.89%
EPS Q2Q%-8.37%
EPS Next Y-6.66%
EPS Next 2Y-7.48%
EPS Next 3Y-9.02%
EPS Next 5Y-7.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.18%
Revenue growth 3Y3.59%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%-3.69%
Revenue Next Year-2.41%
Revenue Next 2Y1.09%
Revenue Next 3Y0.53%
Revenue Next 5Y2.15%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.15%
EBIT growth 3Y15.05%
EBIT growth 5Y23.03%
EBIT Next Year31.67%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-24.97%
FCF growth 3Y16.57%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-0.2%
OCF growth 3Y25.11%
OCF growth 5Y19.6%

OTTER TAIL CORP / OTTR FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for OTTER TAIL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to OTTR.


What is the valuation status of OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) stock?

OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) is 12.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.88.


How financially healthy is OTTER TAIL CORP?

The financial health rating of OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) is 7 / 10.