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OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

81.45 USD
+0.64 (+0.79%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:00:02 PM
81.45 USD
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After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, OTTR scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. OTTR was compared to 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. OTTR gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. 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

In the past year OTTR was profitable.
In the past year OTTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years OTTR has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years OTTR had a positive operating cash flow.
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 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 91.49% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.24%, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.11% 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 93.62% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for OTTR is significantly above the industry average of 4.65%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

OTTR has a better Profit Margin (21.49%) than 95.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
OTTR has a better Operating Margin (26.56%) than 89.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 63.17%, OTTR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.32% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), OTTR is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, OTTR has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for OTTR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
OTTR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
OTTR Yearly Shares OutstandingOTTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

OTTR has an Altman-Z score of 2.24. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.24, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.49% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.79, OTTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
OTTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating OTTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
OTTR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.57. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 82.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.57
Debt/FCF 9.79
Altman-Z 2.24
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC7.63%
OTTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFOTTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.57 indicates that OTTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
OTTR has a Current ratio of 3.57. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 97.87% of its industry peers.
OTTR has a Quick Ratio of 2.82. This indicates that OTTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of OTTR (2.82) is better than 97.87% 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 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.89% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, OTTR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.18% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, OTTR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.67% on average per year.
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-6.55%
EPS Next 2Y-8.38%
EPS Next 3Y-9.72%
EPS Next 5Y-7.74%
Revenue Next Year-2.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.77%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 5Y2.15%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
OTTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesOTTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.29, which indicates a correct valuation of OTTR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of OTTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OTTR is cheaper than 70.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
OTTR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.53, OTTR is valued correctly.
OTTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. OTTR is cheaper than 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
OTTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.23.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.29
Fwd PE 13.53
OTTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOTTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of OTTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OTTR is cheaper than 74.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, OTTR is valued cheaper than 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.02
EV/EBITDA 8.68
OTTR Per share dataOTTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

OTTR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
OTTR's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.72% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y-8.38%
EPS Next 3Y-9.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.60%, OTTR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
OTTR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.02.
OTTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.6%

5.2 History

The dividend of OTTR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.09%!
OTTR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

30.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by OTTR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.47%
EPS Next 2Y-8.38%
EPS Next 3Y-9.72%
OTTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendOTTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/2/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 81.45 0 (0%)

81.45

+0.64 (+0.79%)

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 Owners69.33%
Inst Owner Change2.6%
Ins Owners0.95%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.41B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)279.12M
Analysts80
Price Target84.66 (3.94%)
Short Float %11.91%
Short Ratio20.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.6%
Yearly Dividend1.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.09%
DP30.47%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
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)5.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.29
Fwd PE 13.53
P/S 2.63
P/FCF 32.02
P/OCF 8.15
P/B 1.86
P/tB 1.91
EV/EBITDA 8.68
EPS(TTM)6.63
EY8.14%
EPS(NY)6.02
Fwd EY7.39%
FCF(TTM)2.54
FCFY3.12%
OCF(TTM)10
OCFY12.27%
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 2.24
F-Score5
WACC7.63%
ROIC/WACC1.01
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-6.55%
EPS Next 2Y-8.38%
EPS Next 3Y-9.72%
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-2.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.77%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 5Y2.15%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.15%
EBIT growth 3Y15.05%
EBIT growth 5Y23.03%
EBIT Next Year26.12%
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 7 / 10 to OTTR.


What is the valuation status for 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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for OTTR stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) is 12.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.86.


How sustainable is the dividend of OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) stock?

The dividend rating of OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.47%.