PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:PNW • US7234841010
Current stock price
102.165 USD
-0.53 (-0.52%)
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This PNW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PNW Profitability Analysis
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.
- In the past 5 years PNW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- PNW has a Return On Assets of 2.05%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PNW underperforms 80.85% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.75%, PNW is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- PNW's Return On Invested Capital of 3.10% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PNW is outperformed by 76.60% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PNW is in line with the industry average of 4.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.05% | ||
| ROE | 8.75% | ||
| ROIC | 3.1% |
ROA(3y)2.14%
ROA(5y)2.27%
ROE(3y)8.63%
ROE(5y)8.87%
ROIC(3y)3.16%
ROIC(5y)3.08%
1.3 Margins
- PNW has a Profit Margin of 11.55%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PNW underperforms 63.83% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PNW has declined.
- PNW has a Operating Margin (19.99%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- PNW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.55% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y5.71%
OM growth 5Y-1.87%
PM growth 3Y1.07%
PM growth 5Y-5.54%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. PNW Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PNW is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PNW has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for PNW has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for PNW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 in the lower half of the industry: PNW underperforms 61.70% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.41 is on the high side and indicates that PNW has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.41, PNW is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC6.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- PNW has a Current Ratio of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that PNW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.54, PNW is not doing good in the industry: 85.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- PNW has a Quick Ratio of 0.54. 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 Quick ratio of PNW (0.36) is worse than 82.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 |
3. PNW Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PNW shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.07%.
- PNW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.73% yearly.
- PNW shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.20%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.28% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.07%
EPS 3Y5.82%
EPS 5Y0.73%
EPS Q2Q%316.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y7.28%
Revenue growth 5Y8.28%
Sales Q2Q%2.99%
3.2 Future
- PNW is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.74% yearly.
- PNW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.03% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.17%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
EPS Next 5Y7.74%
Revenue Next Year4.38%
Revenue Next 2Y5.59%
Revenue Next 3Y5.36%
Revenue Next 5Y5.03%
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 accelerating.
- 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. PNW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.19 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PNW.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as PNW.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PNW to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.17), we can say PNW is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.52 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PNW.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PNW is valued a bit more expensive than 72.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.05, PNW is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 65.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PNW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)27.77
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
5. PNW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PNW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- PNW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.85. PNW pays more dividend than 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PNW pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PNW has a limited annual growth rate of 2.48%.
- PNW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- PNW has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.48%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years32
5.3 Sustainability
- PNW pays out 68.58% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of PNW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP68.58%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
PNW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:PNW (4/6/2026, 1:33:10 PM)
102.165
-0.53 (-0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners103.7%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner Change7.67%
Market Cap12.35B
Revenue(TTM)5.34B
Net Income(TTM)616.53M
Analysts70.91
Price Target104.15 (1.94%)
Short Float %5.73%
Short Ratio5.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
Yearly Dividend3.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.48%
DP68.58%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years32
Ex-Date02-02 2026-02-02 (0.91)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)112.37%
Min EPS beat(2)7.72%
Max EPS beat(2)217.03%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-321.25%
Max EPS beat(4)217.03%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)235.55%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)148.62%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)120.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.21%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.19%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.85%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.08%
PT rev (1m)6.1%
PT rev (3m)6.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-87.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.52 | ||
| P/S | 2.31 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.84 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | 1.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.91 |
EPS(TTM)5.06
EY4.95%
EPS(NY)4.75
Fwd EY4.65%
FCF(TTM)-6.78
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)14.93
OCFY14.61%
SpS44.16
BVpS58.28
TBVpS53.51
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)27.77
Graham Number81.46
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.05% | ||
| ROE | 8.75% | ||
| ROCE | 3.97% | ||
| ROIC | 3.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.17% | ||
| OM | 19.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.55% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.14%
ROA(5y)2.27%
ROE(3y)8.63%
ROE(5y)8.87%
ROIC(3y)3.16%
ROIC(5y)3.08%
ROICexc(3y)3.16%
ROICexc(5y)3.08%
ROICexgc(3y)3.22%
ROICexgc(5y)3.13%
ROCE(3y)4.04%
ROCE(5y)3.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y4%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.64%
OM growth 3Y5.71%
OM growth 5Y-1.87%
PM growth 3Y1.07%
PM growth 5Y-5.54%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 270.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 49.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.75 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
F-Score4
WACC6.37%
ROIC/WACC0.49
Cap/Depr(3y)240.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)227.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)44.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)42.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.07%
EPS 3Y5.82%
EPS 5Y0.73%
EPS Q2Q%316.67%
EPS Next Y-6.17%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
EPS Next 5Y7.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y7.28%
Revenue growth 5Y8.28%
Sales Q2Q%2.99%
Revenue Next Year4.38%
Revenue Next 2Y5.59%
Revenue Next 3Y5.36%
Revenue Next 5Y5.03%
EBIT growth 1Y5.49%
EBIT growth 3Y13.41%
EBIT growth 5Y6.26%
EBIT Next Year96.69%
EBIT Next 3Y34.96%
EBIT Next 5Y23.17%
FCF growth 1Y-28.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y12.13%
OCF growth 3Y13.29%
OCF growth 5Y13.31%
PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL / PNW Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PNW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to PNW.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL?
PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) is 20.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.75.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) is expected to decline by -6.17% in the next year.