AEE:NYE-Ameren Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Utilities - Regulated Electric | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 89.69

Change

+0.40 (+0.45)%

Market Cap

USD 11.94B

Volume

1.34M

Analyst Target

USD 81.20
Analyst Rating

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About

Ameren Corp through its subsidiaries operates a rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution business and a rate-regulated natural gas transmission and distribution business in Missouri and Illinois.

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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 23.98% 89% A- 82% B
Dividend Return 3.70% 36% F 54% F
Total Return 27.69% 86% B+ 83% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 24.45% 86% B+ 82% B
Dividend Return 3.72% 33% F 54% F
Total Return 28.17% 86% B+ 84% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 18.40% 68% D+ 60% D-
Dividend Return 15.52% 34% F 52% F
Total Return 33.93% 71% C- 59% D-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.76% 42% F 35% F
Dividend Return 3.46% 36% F 38% F
Total Return 2.70% 18% F 60% D-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 12.10% 86% B+ 75% C
Risk Adjusted Return 28.59% 47% F 43% F
Market Capitalization 11.94B 61% D- 92% 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 18.20 37% 38%
Price/Book Ratio 2.07 27% 42%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 9.56 29% 42%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 12.06 53% 40%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 9.84% 67% 60%
Return on Invested Capital 5.14% 48% 46%
Return on Assets 2.86% 43% 56%
Debt to Equity Ratio 133.24% 47% 26%

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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:
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.

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.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

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 book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

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.

Below median total returns

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

Low Revenue Growth

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