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PPL:NYE-PPL Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Utilities - Regulated Electric | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 30.64

Change

+0.33 (+1.09)%

Market Cap

USD 22.42B

Volume

0.01B

Analyst Target

USD 29.67
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About

PPL Corp is an energy and utility holding company through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the generation and marketing of electricity in the northeastern and western U.S. and in the delivery of electricity in Pennsylvania and the U.K.

Company Website : http://www.pplweb.com

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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CMS-PB Consumers Energy Company

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ETFs Containing PPL

HUTS:CA Hamilton Enhanced Utiliti.. 11.08 % 0.00 %

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 CAD 0.11B
ZEO:CA BMO Equal Weight Oil & Ga.. 9.37 % 0.61 %

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 CAD 0.22B
PPLN:CA Global X Pipelines & Ener.. 9.19 % 0.00 %

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UTIL:CA Global X Canadian Utility.. 8.64 % 0.00 %

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 CAD 0.01B
XDIV:CA iShares Core MSCI Canadia.. 8.47 % 0.11 %

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 CAD 1.56B
UMAX:CA Hamilton Utilities YIELD .. 8.04 % 0.00 %

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TPMN Timothy Plan Market Neutr.. 6.35 % 0.00 %

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GPOW 4.91 % 0.00 %

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MINF:CA Middlefield Sustainable I.. 4.86 % 0.00 %

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 CAD 0.03B
MORE 4.66 % 0.00 %

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EINC VanEck Energy Income ETF 4.66 % 0.00 %

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 USD 0.06B
ZWU:CA BMO Covered Call Utilitie.. 4.64 % 0.71 %

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 CAD 1.90B
MLPX Global X MLP & Energy Inf.. 4.63 % 0.45 %

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 USD 1.86B
USAI Pacer American Energy Ind.. 4.49 % 0.75 %

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 USD 0.06B
CDIV:CA Manulife Smart Dividend E.. 4.41 % 0.00 %

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 CAD 0.57B
FST:CA First Trust Canadian Capi.. 4.12 % 0.66 %

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 CAD 0.09B
DIVP The Advisors’ Inner .. 3.97 % 0.00 %

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 USD 6.48M
ZWH.U:CA 3.95 % 0.72 %

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FCII:CA Franklin ClearBridge Sust.. 3.88 % 0.00 %

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 CAD 0.02B
RIG:CA 3.64 % 0.62 %

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ECLN First Trust EIP Carbon Im.. 3.62 % 0.00 %

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 USD 0.02B
HUTL:CA Harvest Equal Weight Glob.. 3.55 % 0.00 %

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 CAD 0.23B
PDF:CA Purpose Core Dividend 3.43 % 0.68 %

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 CAD 0.17B
DIVS:CA Evolve Active Canadian Pr.. 3.08 % 0.90 %

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 CAD 0.05B
XMV:CA iShares MSCI Canada Minim.. 2.79 % 0.33 %

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 CAD 0.23B
PDIV:CA Purpose Enhanced Dividend.. 2.61 % 0.86 %

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 CAD 0.06B
TLV:CA Invesco S&P/TSX Composite.. 2.47 % 0.34 %

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 CAD 0.09B
HYBR:CA Global X Active Hybrid Bo.. 2.01 % 0.00 %

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 CAD 0.06B
FID First Trust Intl Multi-As.. 1.72 % 0.69 %

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 USD 0.08B
CID VictoryShares Internation.. 1.55 % 0.45 %

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 USD 0.02B
TPIF Timothy Plan Internationa.. 0.48 % 0.00 %

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 USD 0.12B
CDZ:CA iShares S&P/TSX Canadian .. 0.00 % 0.66 %

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 CAD 0.91B
DVYL 0.00 % 0.00 %

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ENY 0.00 % 0.66 %

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FHU:CA 0.00 % 0.78 %

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FLM 0.00 % 0.70 %

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GHII 0.00 % 0.44 %

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HAL:CA Global X Active Canadian .. 0.00 % 0.78 %

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 CAD 0.12B
HDLV 0.00 % 0.00 %

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HFP:CA 0.00 % 0.63 %

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HOG:CA 0.00 % 0.64 %

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HPR:CA Global X Active Preferred.. 0.00 % 0.63 %

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 CAD 1.06B
LVL 0.00 % 0.64 %

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DOGS 0.00 % 0.65 %

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RYU 0.00 % 0.40 %

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FCGI:CA Fidelity Global Monthly H.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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 CAD 0.02B
CDEF:CA Manulife Smart Defensive .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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 CAD 1.35M
ZSPY 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Electric) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 13.06% 62% D 82% B
Dividend Return 1.90% 29% F 47% F
Total Return 14.96% 62% D 82% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 17.48% 81% B- 79% B-
Dividend Return 3.82% 41% F 55% F
Total Return 21.30% 84% B 81% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 3.30% 60% D- 49% F
Dividend Return 21.22% 80% B- 74% C
Total Return 24.53% 66% D+ 52% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -2.54% 35% F 26% F
Dividend Return 1.75% 35% F 36% F
Total Return 4.29% 76% C+ 75% C
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 10.80% 89% A- 75% C
Risk Adjusted Return 16.21% 43% F 38% F
Market Capitalization 22.42B 56% F 91% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Electric) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 12.30 18% 26%
Price/Book Ratio 1.41 69% 55%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 12.26 13% 32%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 11.94 23% 33%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 5.43% 19% 43%
Return on Invested Capital 5.01% 28% 47%
Return on Assets 2.95% 65% 59%
Debt to Equity Ratio 104.87% 75% 34%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector