ATO:NYE-Atmos Energy Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Utilities - Regulated Gas | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 146.82

Change

+0.71 (+0.49)%

Market Cap

USD 7.46B

Volume

0.71M

Analyst Target

USD 110.61
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Atmos Energy Corp is engaged in the regulated natural gas distribution, transmission & storage businesses & other nonregulated natural gas businesses. It distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, public authority & industrial customer.

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ETFs Containing ATO

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UTES Virtus Reaves Utilities E.. 4.36 % 0.95 %

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UTRN Vesper U.S. Large Cap Sho.. 4.07 % 0.00 %

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TPHE Timothy Plan - Timothy Pl.. 1.51 % 0.00 %

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TPHD Timothy Plan High Dividen.. 1.51 % 0.00 %

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TPLE Timothy Plan - Timothy Pl.. 0.62 % 0.00 %

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TPLC Timothy Plan US Large/Mid.. 0.59 % 0.00 %

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CFA VictoryShares US 500 Vola.. 0.34 % 0.35 %

-0.01 (0.06%)

USD 0.53B
CFO VictoryShares US 500 Enha.. 0.34 % 0.35 %

N/A

USD 0.43B
JPST JPMorgan Ultra-Short Inco.. 0.30 % 0.00 %

+0.03 (+0.06%)

USD 26.94B
HDV iShares Core High Dividen.. 0.00 % 0.08 %

+0.31 (+0.06%)

N/A
IDU iShares U.S. Utilities ET.. 0.00 % 0.43 %

-0.04 (0.06%)

N/A
PUI Invesco DWA Utilities Mom.. 0.00 % 0.60 %

-0.16 (0.06%)

USD 0.05B
TPYP Tortoise North American P.. 0.00 % 0.40 %

-0.10 (0.06%)

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VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value .. 0.00 % 0.07 %

-0.86 (0.06%)

USD 31.10B
ECLN First Trust EIP Carbon Im.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.04 (0.06%)

USD 0.01B
BIGY 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Gas) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 26.68% 93% A 82% B
Dividend Return 2.08% 21% F 38% F
Total Return 28.76% 93% A 82% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 28.63% 79% B- 72% C
Dividend Return 2.82% 21% F 39% F
Total Return 31.45% 79% B- 72% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 34.00% 85% B 63% D
Dividend Return 12.50% 23% F 39% F
Total Return 46.50% 85% B 61% D-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 4.65% 85% B 51% F
Dividend Return 7.15% 69% C- 52% F
Total Return 2.50% 15% F 57% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 11.62% 100% F 76% C+
Risk Adjusted Return 61.51% 100% F 77% C+
Market Capitalization 7.46B 100% F 92% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Gas) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 21.50 25% 39%
Price/Book Ratio 1.86 71% 47%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.56 50% 54%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 14.58 29% 31%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 9.02% 63% 57%
Return on Invested Capital 5.40% 25% 48%
Return on Assets 3.58% 50% 64%
Debt to Equity Ratio 61.08% 88% 55%

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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:
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.

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.

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.