AEE:NYE-Ameren Corp (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Electric |

Last Closing

USD 90.89

Change

+1.20 (+1.34)%

Market Cap

USD 24.50B

Volume

0.85M

Analyst Target

USD 81.20
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About

Ameren Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission. It engages in the rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution activities; and rate-regulated natural gas distribution business. In addition, the company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, and natural gas, as well as renewable sources, such as hydroelectric, wind, methane gas, and solar. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Electric) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 25.64% 89% A- 82% B
Dividend Return 3.70% 33% F 54% F
Total Return 29.35% 86% B+ 84% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 26.64% 86% B+ 84% B
Dividend Return 3.73% 30% F 54% F
Total Return 30.37% 86% B+ 85% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 20.16% 69% C- 61% D-
Dividend Return 15.55% 31% F 52% F
Total Return 35.71% 74% C 60% 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 24.50B 59% D- 92% 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:
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