AVA:NYE-Avista Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Utilities - Diversified | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 41.69

Change

+0.40 (+0.97)%

Market Cap

USD 2.63B

Volume

0.73M

Analyst Target

USD 40.40
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About

Avista Corp is an electric and natural gas utility company. It generates, transmits and distributes electricity and distributes natural gas, serving electric and gas customers in eastern Washington and northern Idaho and gas customers in parts of Oregon.

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OASC OneAscent Small Cap Core .. 0.90 % 0.00 %

+0.16 (+0.71%)

USD 0.02B
DES WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap .. 0.00 % 0.38 %

+0.33 (+0.71%)

USD 1.88B
DIV Global X SuperDividend U... 0.00 % 0.46 %

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FYT First Trust Small Cap Val.. 0.00 % 0.70 %

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PEY Invesco High Yield Equity.. 0.00 % 0.53 %

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PSCU Invesco S&P SmallCap Util.. 0.00 % 0.29 %

+0.39 (+0.71%)

USD 0.01B
BOON 0.00 % 0.85 %

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TPMN Timothy Plan Market Neutr.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.11 (+0.71%)

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Diversified) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 13.81% 91% A- 95% A
Dividend Return 1.34% 75% C 57% F
Total Return 15.15% 91% A- 95% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 25.91% 100% F 90% A-
Dividend Return 5.78% 82% B 77% C+
Total Return 31.70% 100% F 91% A-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -5.57% 33% F 29% F
Dividend Return 20.15% 44% F 51% F
Total Return 14.58% 33% F 28% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.09% 58% F 33% F
Dividend Return 4.39% 58% F 43% F
Total Return 4.30% 55% F 76% C+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 12.65% 83% B 72% C
Risk Adjusted Return 34.68% 67% D+ 49% F
Market Capitalization 2.63B 11% F 74% C

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Diversified) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 18.90 44% 46%
Price/Book Ratio 1.24 86% 57%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.09 57% 55%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 10.48 43% 44%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 7.09% 67% 47%
Return on Invested Capital 5.50% 44% 48%
Return on Assets 2.46% 44% 52%
Debt to Equity Ratio 102.89% 78% 33%

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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 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.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

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 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 compared to earnings

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

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

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 Revenue Growth

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