ATO:NYE-Atmos Energy Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Utilities - Regulated Gas | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 116.93

Change

-1.24 (-1.05)%

Market Cap

USD 7.46B

Volume

0.73M

Analyst Target

USD 110.61
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Atmos Energy Corp is engaged in the regulated natural gas distribution, transmission & storage businesses & other nonregulated natural gas businesses. It distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, public authority & industrial customer.

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BIGY 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Gas) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 0.89% 64% D 49% F
Dividend Return 0.69% 14% F 37% F
Total Return 1.58% 64% D 46% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 2.44% 86% B+ 46% F
Dividend Return 2.71% 29% F 40% F
Total Return 5.15% 86% B+ 42% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 15.80% 100% F 57% F
Dividend Return 13.01% 27% F 52% F
Total Return 28.81% 100% F 55% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 2.16% 86% B+ 49% F
Dividend Return 4.67% 79% B- 49% F
Total Return 2.51% 21% F 55% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 11.65% 100% F 77% C+
Risk Adjusted Return 40.11% 100% F 63% D
Market Capitalization 7.46B 100% F 89% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Gas) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 21.50 29% 44%
Price/Book Ratio 1.53 50% 53%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 5.17 62% 60%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 13.33 33% 30%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 8.77% 79% 53%
Return on Invested Capital 5.40% 50% 46%
Return on Assets 3.07% 71% 57%
Debt to Equity Ratio 61.08% 93% 54%

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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:
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 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.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

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.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
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 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 total returns

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

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.