OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:OTTR - US6896481032 - Common Stock
83.445 USD
-0.56 (-0.66%)
OTTR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. OTTR has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. OTTR has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
In the past 5 years OTTR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
OTTR has a Return On Assets of 7.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 93.62% of its industry peers.
OTTR has a better Return On Equity (16.13%) than 89.36% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.15%, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for OTTR is significantly above the industry average of 5.06%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.6% | ||
| ROE | 16.13% | ||
| ROIC | 8.15% |
ROA(3y)9.04%
ROA(5y)7.45%
ROE(3y)20.6%
ROE(5y)18.13%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)8.99%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 21.82%, OTTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.49% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
OTTR has a better Operating Margin (27.13%) than 89.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
OTTR has a Gross Margin of 62.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OTTR outperforms 55.32% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OTTR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.82% | ||
| GM | 62.68% |
OM growth 3Y11.06%
OM growth 5Y14.27%
PM growth 3Y15.35%
PM growth 5Y19.15%
GM growth 3Y5.29%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so OTTR is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for OTTR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, OTTR has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for OTTR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
OTTR has an Altman-Z score of 2.29. 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.
OTTR has a better Altman-Z score (2.29) than 89.36% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of OTTR is 12.84, which is on the high side as it means it would take OTTR, 12.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
OTTR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 12.84. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 80.85% of its industry peers.
OTTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating OTTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of OTTR (0.59) is better than 80.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.31 indicates that OTTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
OTTR has a Current ratio of 3.31. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 97.87% of its industry peers.
OTTR has a Quick Ratio of 2.57. This indicates that OTTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
OTTR has a Quick ratio of 2.57. This is amongst the best in the industry. OTTR outperforms 97.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for OTTR have decreased by -8.11% in the last year.
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 -3.69% 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)-8.11%
EPS 3Y19.23%
EPS 5Y26.89%
EPS Q2Q%-10.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.69%
Revenue growth 3Y3.59%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%-2.71%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -7.85% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.37% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.81%
EPS Next 2Y-7.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.11%
EPS Next 5Y-7.85%
Revenue Next Year-1.9%
Revenue Next 2Y1.34%
Revenue Next 3Y0.87%
Revenue Next 5Y2.37%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.27, 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 65.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.43, OTTR is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.63, OTTR is valued correctly.
61.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OTTR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OTTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.87), we can say OTTR is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OTTR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of OTTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OTTR is cheaper than 74.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
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 -9.11% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y-7.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
OTTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.49%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.09, OTTR is paying slightly less dividend.
OTTR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.49% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of OTTR grows each year by 6.09%, which is quite nice.
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
5.3 Sustainability
OTTR pays out 29.06% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP29.06%
EPS Next 2Y-7.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.11%
NASDAQ:OTTR (9/12/2025, 10:52:58 AM)
83.445
-0.56 (-0.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.78%
Inst Owner Change-0.05%
Ins Owners1.03%
Ins Owner Change1.7%
Market Cap3.50B
Analysts80
Price Target84.66 (1.46%)
Short Float %11.61%
Short Ratio22.84
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.49% |
Yearly Dividend1.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.09%
DP29.06%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.53%
Min EPS beat(2)3.83%
Max EPS beat(2)5.22%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)2.47%
Min EPS beat(4)0.25%
Max EPS beat(4)5.22%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.13%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)15.8%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)17.11%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.21%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.3%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.3%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.63 | ||
| P/S | 2.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 9 | ||
| P/B | 1.97 | ||
| P/tB | 2.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
EPS(TTM)6.8
EY8.15%
EPS(NY)6.12
Fwd EY7.34%
FCF(TTM)1.94
FCFY2.32%
OCF(TTM)9.27
OCFY11.11%
SpS31.29
BVpS42.34
TBVpS41.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.6% | ||
| ROE | 16.13% | ||
| ROCE | 9.99% | ||
| ROIC | 8.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.04% | ||
| OM | 27.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.82% | ||
| GM | 62.68% | ||
| FCFM | 6.2% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.09%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 271.01% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 23.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 28.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
F-Score5
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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)-8.11%
EPS 3Y19.23%
EPS 5Y26.89%
EPS Q2Q%-10.63%
EPS Next Y-10.81%
EPS Next 2Y-7.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.11%
EPS Next 5Y-7.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.69%
Revenue growth 3Y3.59%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%-2.71%
Revenue Next Year-1.9%
Revenue Next 2Y1.34%
Revenue Next 3Y0.87%
Revenue Next 5Y2.37%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.39%
EBIT growth 3Y15.05%
EBIT growth 5Y23.03%
EBIT Next Year24.3%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-44.48%
FCF growth 3Y16.57%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-2.4%
OCF growth 3Y25.11%
OCF growth 5Y19.6%