OTTR:NSD-Otter Tail Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Conglomerates |

Last Closing

USD 77.7

Change

-1.26 (-1.60)%

Market Cap

USD 3.39B

Volume

0.17M

Analyst Target

USD 46.33
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About

Otter Tail Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in electric utility, manufacturing, and plastic pipe businesses in the United States. It operates through three segments: Electric, Manufacturing, and Plastics. The Electric segment produces, transmits, distributes, and sells electric energy in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota; and operates as a participant in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator markets. This segment generates electricity through coal, fuel oil, solar, wind, and natural gas. It serves approximately residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its Manufacturing segment engages in the contract machining, metal parts stamping, fabrication and painting, production of plastic thermoformed horticultural containers, life science and industrial packaging, and material handling components and extruded raw material stock for the recreational vehicle, lawn and garden, agricultural, construction, and industrial and energy equipment end markets. The Plastics segment manufactures polyvinyl chloride pipes for municipal water, rural water, wastewater, storm drainage and water reclamation system, and other uses for customers in the horticulture, medical and life sciences, industrial, recreation, and electronics industries. This segment markets its products to wholesalers and distributors through independent sales representatives, company salespersons, and customer service representatives. The company was formerly known as Otter Tail Power Company and changed its name to Otter Tail Corporation in 2001. Otter Tail Corporation was incorporated in 1907 and is headquartered in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Conglomerates) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 5.23% 100% F 85% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 5.23% 100% F 85% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -7.81% 69% C- 50% F
Dividend Return 1.67% 17% F 37% F
Total Return -6.14% 69% C- 50% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 77.76% 64% D 74% C
Dividend Return 18.18% 40% F 53% F
Total Return 95.94% 64% D 75% C
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 18.90% 46% F 76% C+
Dividend Return 21.67% 54% F 77% C+
Total Return 2.77% 67% D+ 62% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 24.51% 85% B 69% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 88.42% 92% A 94% A
Market Capitalization 3.39B 100% F 86% B+

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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.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

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:
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.