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PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:PNW - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US7234841010 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

88.51  -0.33 (-0.37%)

After market: 88.51 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, PNW scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PNW was compared to 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. PNW has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. While showing a medium growth rate, PNW is valued expensive at the moment. PNW also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PNW had positive earnings in the past year.
PNW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PNW has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PNW had a positive operating cash flow.
PNW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPNW 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 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

PNW has a Return On Assets of 2.16%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PNW underperforms 78.72% of its industry peers.
PNW has a Return On Equity of 8.72%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PNW underperforms 63.83% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PNW (3.24%) is worse than 82.98% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PNW is significantly below the industry average of 38.54%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.24%) for PNW is above the 3 year average (3.05%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.16%
ROE 8.72%
ROIC 3.24%
ROA(3y)2.16%
ROA(5y)2.41%
ROE(3y)8.38%
ROE(5y)9.08%
ROIC(3y)3.05%
ROIC(5y)3.14%
PNW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPNW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of PNW (11.28%) is worse than 63.83% of its industry peers.
PNW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PNW (19.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PNW has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.26%
PM (TTM) 11.28%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-2.29%
OM growth 5Y3.15%
PM growth 3Y-9.95%
PM growth 5Y-5.19%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
PNW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPNW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PNW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
PNW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PNW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PNW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
PNW Yearly Shares OutstandingPNW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
PNW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPNW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

PNW has an Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that PNW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PNW has a Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PNW outperforms 40.43% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33 is on the high side and indicates that PNW has dependencies on debt financing.
PNW's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PNW outperforms 53.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.33
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.74
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC8.42%
PNW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPNW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

PNW has a Current Ratio of 0.50. This is a bad value and indicates that PNW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PNW (0.50) is worse than 85.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.34 indicates that PNW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PNW has a Quick ratio of 0.34. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PNW underperforms 82.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.5
Quick Ratio 0.34
PNW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPNW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PNW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.59%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, PNW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.78% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PNW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.69% in the last year.
PNW shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.10% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.59%
EPS 3Y-1.55%
EPS 5Y1.78%
EPS Q2Q%-126.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.69%
Revenue growth 3Y10.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%8.47%

3.2 Future

PNW is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.15% yearly.
PNW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.08% yearly.
EPS Next Y-12%
EPS Next 2Y-0.76%
EPS Next 3Y3.12%
EPS Next 5Y4.15%
Revenue Next Year3.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.66%
Revenue Next 3Y4.98%
Revenue Next 5Y5.08%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
PNW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPNW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B
PNW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPNW 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 17.60, PNW is valued on the expensive side.
PNW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. PNW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.22, PNW is valued on the expensive side.
PNW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, PNW is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.6
Fwd PE 17.22
PNW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPNW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

PNW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.79
PNW Per share dataPNW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.9
EPS Next 2Y-0.76%
EPS Next 3Y3.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.95%, PNW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
PNW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.56.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, PNW pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.95%

5.2 History

The dividend of PNW has a limited annual growth rate of 2.90%.
PNW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PNW has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.9%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years31
PNW Yearly Dividends per sharePNW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

68.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PNW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PNW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP68.37%
EPS Next 2Y-0.76%
EPS Next 3Y3.12%
PNW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPNW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M -600M
PNW Dividend Payout.PNW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PNW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL

NYSE:PNW (6/18/2025, 8:19:42 PM)

After market: 88.51 0 (0%)

88.51

-0.33 (-0.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Inst Owners96.98%
Inst Owner Change2.24%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change17.7%
Market Cap10.57B
Analysts74.55
Price Target98.63 (11.43%)
Short Float %3.16%
Short Ratio2.99
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.95%
Yearly Dividend3.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.9%
DP68.37%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years31
Ex-Date05-05 2025-05-05 (0.895)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-131.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-321.25%
Max EPS beat(2)58.34%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-57.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-321.25%
Max EPS beat(4)58.34%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)217.62%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)130.22%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)128.14%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.23%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.29%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.43%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.5%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.16%
PT rev (1m)-0.38%
PT rev (3m)2.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.6
Fwd PE 17.22
P/S 2.03
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 6.35
P/B 1.57
P/tB 1.71
EV/EBITDA 9.79
EPS(TTM)5.03
EY5.68%
EPS(NY)5.14
Fwd EY5.81%
FCF(TTM)-5.78
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.94
OCFY15.75%
SpS43.6
BVpS56.44
TBVpS51.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.16%
ROE 8.72%
ROCE 4.17%
ROIC 3.24%
ROICexc 3.24%
ROICexgc 3.31%
OM 19.26%
PM (TTM) 11.28%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.16%
ROA(5y)2.41%
ROE(3y)8.38%
ROE(5y)9.08%
ROIC(3y)3.05%
ROIC(5y)3.14%
ROICexc(3y)3.05%
ROICexc(5y)3.14%
ROICexgc(3y)3.1%
ROICexgc(5y)3.19%
ROCE(3y)3.88%
ROCE(5y)3.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.09%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.62%
OM growth 3Y-2.29%
OM growth 5Y3.15%
PM growth 3Y-9.95%
PM growth 5Y-5.19%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.33
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.5
Cap/Depr 240.1%
Cap/Sales 45.22%
Interest Coverage 2.73
Cash Conversion 83.94%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.5
Quick Ratio 0.34
Altman-Z 0.74
F-Score7
WACC8.42%
ROIC/WACC0.38
Cap/Depr(3y)220.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)211.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)40.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)39.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.59%
EPS 3Y-1.55%
EPS 5Y1.78%
EPS Q2Q%-126.67%
EPS Next Y-12%
EPS Next 2Y-0.76%
EPS Next 3Y3.12%
EPS Next 5Y4.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.69%
Revenue growth 3Y10.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%8.47%
Revenue Next Year3.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.66%
Revenue Next 3Y4.98%
Revenue Next 5Y5.08%
EBIT growth 1Y19.24%
EBIT growth 3Y7.91%
EBIT growth 5Y11.51%
EBIT Next Year103.03%
EBIT Next 3Y35.66%
EBIT Next 5Y23.92%
FCF growth 1Y-6.32%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y49.61%
OCF growth 3Y23.24%
OCF growth 5Y10.97%