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ATO:NYE-Atmos Energy Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Gas |

Last Closing

USD 136.53

Change

-1.62 (-1.17)%

Market Cap

USD 21.45B

Volume

0.63M

Analyst Target

USD 110.61
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About

Atmos Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the regulated natural gas distribution, and pipeline and storage businesses in the United States. It operates through two segments, Distribution, and Pipeline and Storage. The Distribution segment is involved in the regulated natural gas distribution and related sales operations in eight states. This segment distributes natural gas to approximately 3.3 million residential, commercial, public authority, and industrial customers; and owned 73,689 miles of underground distribution and transmission mains. The Pipeline and Storage segment engages in the pipeline and storage operations. This segment transports natural gas for third parties and manages five underground storage facilities in Texas; provides ancillary services customary to the pipeline industry, including parking arrangements, lending, and inventory sales; and owned 5,645 miles of gas transmission lines. Atmos Energy Corporation was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Address: 1800 Three Lincoln Centre, Dallas, TX, United States, 75240

Company Website : https://www.atmosenergy.com

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Gas) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 17.80% 92% A 80% B-
Dividend Return 2.08% 23% F 45% F
Total Return 19.88% 92% A 79% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 19.60% 92% A 67% D+
Dividend Return 2.82% 15% F 42% F
Total Return 22.42% 85% B 65% D
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 20.84% 92% A 58% F
Dividend Return 12.13% 17% F 44% F
Total Return 32.97% 92% A 55% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 3.06% 80% B- 50% F
Dividend Return 5.59% 67% D+ 50% F
Total Return 2.54% 13% F 53% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 11.45% 100% F 74% C
Risk Adjusted Return 48.87% 93% A 67% D+
Market Capitalization 21.45B 100% F 91% A-

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Analyst Rating

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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:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

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.

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.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

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 Earnings Growth

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

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

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

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 total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

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 Dividend Growth

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