AVA:NYE-Avista Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Diversified |

Last Closing

USD 41.56

Change

+0.23 (+0.56)%

Market Cap

USD 3.25B

Volume

0.61M

Analyst Target

USD 40.40
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About

Avista Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Avista Utilities and Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (AEL&P). The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution and transmission services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho; and natural gas distribution services in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon, as well as generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This segment also engages in the supply of electricity to customers in Montana; and wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment offers electric services in Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, wind, and solar generation facilities. As of December 31, 2024, it supplied retail electric services to approximately 422,000 customers; retail natural gas services to approximately 383,000 customers; and electrical energy to approximately 17,800 customers. The company also operated five hydroelectric generation facilities with a capacity of 102.7 MW; and four diesel generating facilities with a capacity of 107.5 MW. In addition, it engages in venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. The company was formerly known as Washington Water Power and changed its name to Avista Corporation in January 1999. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.

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BOON 0.00 % 0.85 %

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XSLV Invesco S&P SmallCap Low .. 0.00 % 0.25 %

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TPMN Timothy Plan Market Neutr.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Diversified) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 13.46% 90% A- 92% A
Dividend Return 1.34% 75% C 55% F
Total Return 14.80% 90% A- 93% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 15.51% 91% A- 82% B
Dividend Return 5.32% 82% B 75% C
Total Return 20.83% 100% F 84% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -3.44% 33% F 31% F
Dividend Return 20.67% 44% F 54% F
Total Return 17.23% 33% F 30% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.19% 55% F 35% F
Dividend Return 4.51% 55% F 44% F
Total Return 4.32% 73% C 76% C+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 12.79% 91% A- 71% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 35.29% 64% D 51% F
Market Capitalization 3.25B 11% F 74% C

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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 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.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

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.

Low Revenue Growth

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