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PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PNW - US7234841010 - Common Stock

87.4 USD
-1.85 (-2.07%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 7:48:05 PM
88.4275 USD
+1.03 (+1.18%)
After Hours: 1/7/2026, 7:48:05 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

PNW gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. PNW may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. PNW is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. 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.
In the past year PNW had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PNW has 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.99%, PNW is doing worse than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
PNW has a worse Return On Equity (8.29%) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
PNW has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.01%) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PNW is in line with the industry average of 4.58%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.99%
ROE 8.29%
ROIC 3.01%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

PNW has a worse Profit Margin (11.20%) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PNW has declined.
PNW has a Operating Margin of 19.43%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PNW outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PNW has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.43%
PM (TTM) 11.2%
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 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.
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.
PNW Yearly Shares OutstandingPNW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

PNW has an Altman-Z score of 0.72. 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 0.72. This is in the lower half of the industry: PNW underperforms 63.04% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.38 is on the high side and indicates that PNW has dependencies on debt financing.
PNW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.38. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PNW outperforms 58.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.38
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.72
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC6.16%
PNW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPNW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.67 indicates that PNW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.67, PNW is not doing good in the industry: 78.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.49 indicates that PNW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PNW has a worse Quick ratio (0.49) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.49
PNW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPNW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.77%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.78% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, PNW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.70% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PNW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.10% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.77%
EPS 3Y-1.55%
EPS 5Y1.78%
EPS Q2Q%0.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y10.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%2.94%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PNW will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.64% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PNW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.11%
EPS Next 2Y-4.27%
EPS Next 3Y2.87%
EPS Next 5Y4.64%
Revenue Next Year5.91%
Revenue Next 2Y4.96%
Revenue Next 3Y5.71%
Revenue Next 5Y5.02%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
PNW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPNW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PNW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.95.
PNW's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
PNW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.27, the valuation of PNW can be described as rather expensive.
PNW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PNW is more expensive than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PNW to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.57), we can say PNW is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.95
Fwd PE 18.27
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PNW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PNW is cheaper than 60.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.08
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)10.1
EPS Next 2Y-4.27%
EPS Next 3Y2.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PNW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.10%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.05, PNW pays a better dividend. On top of this PNW pays more dividend than 82.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, PNW pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.1%

5.2 History

The dividend of PNW has a limited annual growth rate of 2.90%.
PNW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PNW has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.9%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years31
PNW Yearly Dividends per sharePNW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

69.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PNW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PNW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP69.92%
EPS Next 2Y-4.27%
EPS Next 3Y2.87%
PNW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPNW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/7/2026, 7:48:05 PM)

After market: 88.4275 +1.03 (+1.18%)

87.4

-1.85 (-2.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners99.04%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change-1.01%
Market Cap10.46B
Revenue(TTM)5.31B
Net Income(TTM)594.30M
Analysts71.82
Price Target97.34 (11.37%)
Short Float %4.75%
Short Ratio4.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.1%
Yearly Dividend3.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.9%
DP69.92%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years31
Ex-Date02-02 2026-02-02 (0.91)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.6%
Max EPS beat(2)7.72%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-64.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-321.25%
Max EPS beat(4)58.34%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)220.92%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)129.17%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)127.18%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.23%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.12%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.94%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.61%
PT rev (1m)-0.97%
PT rev (3m)0.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)290.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)111.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.95
Fwd PE 18.27
P/S 1.97
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.92
P/B 1.46
P/tB 1.58
EV/EBITDA 10.08
EPS(TTM)4.87
EY5.57%
EPS(NY)4.78
Fwd EY5.47%
FCF(TTM)-6.01
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)14.77
OCFY16.9%
SpS44.34
BVpS59.89
TBVpS55.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.1
Graham Number81.01
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.99%
ROE 8.29%
ROCE 3.83%
ROIC 3.01%
ROICexc 3.01%
ROICexgc 3.07%
OM 19.43%
PM (TTM) 11.2%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.09%
ROICexgc 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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.38
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.92
Cap/Depr 254.73%
Cap/Sales 46.86%
Interest Coverage 2.73
Cash Conversion 88.06%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.49
Altman-Z 0.72
F-Score3
WACC6.16%
ROIC/WACC0.49
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)-7.77%
EPS 3Y-1.55%
EPS 5Y1.78%
EPS Q2Q%0.59%
EPS Next Y-8.11%
EPS Next 2Y-4.27%
EPS Next 3Y2.87%
EPS Next 5Y4.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y10.45%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%2.94%
Revenue Next Year5.91%
Revenue Next 2Y4.96%
Revenue Next 3Y5.71%
Revenue Next 5Y5.02%
EBIT growth 1Y2.92%
EBIT growth 3Y7.91%
EBIT growth 5Y11.51%
EBIT Next Year103.64%
EBIT Next 3Y35.25%
EBIT Next 5Y23.42%
FCF growth 1Y-2.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y69.42%
OCF growth 3Y23.24%
OCF growth 5Y10.97%

PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL / PNW FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PNW stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to PNW.


Can you provide the valuation status for PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) stock?

PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for PNW stock?

The financial health rating of PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) is 1 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL (PNW) is expected to decline by -8.11% in the next year.