PPL CORP (PP9.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:PP9 - US69351T1060 - Common Stock
28.86 EUR
-0.04 (-0.14%)
Overall PP9 gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated PP9 against 29 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PP9 while its profitability can be described as average. While showing a medium growth rate, PP9 is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PP9 was profitable.
PP9 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years PP9 4 years were profitable.
PP9 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.49%, PP9 is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PP9 has a Return On Equity of 7.58%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PP9 underperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
PP9's Return On Invested Capital of 4.07% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PP9 is outperformed by 65.52% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PP9 is below the industry average of 6.77%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.44%) for PP9 is below the current ROIC(4.07%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.49% | ||
| ROE | 7.58% | ||
| ROIC | 4.07% |
ROA(3y)2.01%
ROA(5y)0.93%
ROE(3y)5.68%
ROE(5y)3.45%
ROIC(3y)3.44%
ROIC(5y)4.12%
1.3 Margins
PP9 has a Profit Margin (12.16%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PP9 has declined.
PP9 has a Operating Margin of 22.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: PP9 outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PP9 has declined.
The Gross Margin of PP9 (78.67%) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
PP9's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.16% | ||
| GM | 78.67% |
OM growth 3Y-6.63%
OM growth 5Y-10.87%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-14.16%
GM growth 3Y-2.69%
GM growth 5Y-2.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PP9 is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PP9 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
PP9 has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PP9 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.94, we must say that PP9 is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.94, PP9 is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
PP9 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.22. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.22, PP9 is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC6.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.77 indicates that PP9 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.77, PP9 is not doing good in the industry: 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PP9 has a Quick Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that PP9 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.66, PP9 is not doing good in the industry: 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PP9 shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by 0.00%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.34% on average over the past years.
PP9 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.42%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.72% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y16.96%
EPS 5Y-7.34%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.42%
Revenue growth 3Y13.53%
Revenue growth 5Y1.72%
Sales Q2Q%8.37%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PP9 will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.95% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PP9 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.96%
EPS Next 2Y8.42%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.95%
Revenue Next Year10.14%
Revenue Next 2Y7.6%
Revenue Next 3Y7.06%
Revenue Next 5Y6.31%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.50 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PP9.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PP9 is valued a bit more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
PP9 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.21, the valuation of PP9 can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PP9 is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PP9 to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.66), we can say PP9 is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PP9 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PP9 is more expensive than 75.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PP9 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.42%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PP9 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.26%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.58, PP9 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, PP9 pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.26% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PP9 decreases each year by -8.78%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.78%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
71.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PP9. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP71.7%
EPS Next 2Y8.42%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
FRA:PP9 (12/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
28.86
-0.04 (-0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.35B
Revenue(TTM)8.98B
Net Income(TTM)1.09B
Analysts79.05
Price Target35.52 (23.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.78%
DP71.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.1%
Max EPS beat(2)3.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.1%
Max EPS beat(4)9.51%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.94%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.18%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.87%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.04%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.58%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.91%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)15.8%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)10.22%
PT rev (1m)23.42%
PT rev (3m)23.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.21 | ||
| P/S | 2.8 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.74 | ||
| P/tB | 2.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.41 |
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY5.13%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY5.81%
FCF(TTM)-1.3
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.98
OCFY10.31%
SpS10.31
BVpS16.55
TBVpS13.61
PEG (NY)2.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.49% | ||
| ROE | 7.58% | ||
| ROCE | 5.17% | ||
| ROIC | 4.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.48% | ||
| OM | 22.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.16% | ||
| GM | 78.67% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.01%
ROA(5y)0.93%
ROE(3y)5.68%
ROE(5y)3.45%
ROIC(3y)3.44%
ROIC(5y)4.12%
ROICexc(3y)3.47%
ROICexc(5y)4.26%
ROICexgc(3y)3.73%
ROICexgc(5y)4.49%
ROCE(3y)4.4%
ROCE(5y)5.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.74%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.76%
OM growth 3Y-6.63%
OM growth 5Y-10.87%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-14.16%
GM growth 3Y-2.69%
GM growth 5Y-2.44%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 268.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 41.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.94 |
F-Score5
WACC6.44%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)186.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)195.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)29.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.2%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y16.96%
EPS 5Y-7.34%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
EPS Next Y8.96%
EPS Next 2Y8.42%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.42%
Revenue growth 3Y13.53%
Revenue growth 5Y1.72%
Sales Q2Q%8.37%
Revenue Next Year10.14%
Revenue Next 2Y7.6%
Revenue Next 3Y7.06%
Revenue Next 5Y6.31%
EBIT growth 1Y15.8%
EBIT growth 3Y6%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.33%
EBIT Next Year74.57%
EBIT Next 3Y28.58%
EBIT Next 5Y19.84%
FCF growth 1Y-121.01%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y38.83%
OCF growth 3Y-2.87%
OCF growth 5Y-0.73%
PPL CORP / PP9.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PP9 stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to PP9.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for PPL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to PPL CORP (PP9.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PPL CORP?
PPL CORP (PP9.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PP9 stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PPL CORP (PP9.DE) is expected to grow by 8.96% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for PP9 stock?
The dividend rating of PPL CORP (PP9.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 71.7%.