(BTU) Peabody Energy - Ratings and Ratios
Coal, Thermal, Metallurgical
BTU EPS (Earnings per Share)
BTU Revenue
Description: BTU Peabody Energy
Peabody Energy Corp (NYSE:BTU) is a coal mining company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, operating within the Coal & Consumable Fuels sub-industry. The companys stock performance is characterized by its volatility and sensitivity to market conditions.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor include revenue growth, EBITDA margins, and production volumes, which are influenced by global demand for coal, particularly in the Asian market. The companys profitability is also affected by its cost structure, including labor, transportation, and reclamation expenses.
Economic drivers impacting Peabody Energys performance include global coal demand, electricity generation trends, and environmental regulations. The companys ability to manage its debt and maintain a stable cash flow is crucial, given the industrys capital-intensive nature and the impact of fluctuations in coal prices.
Investors should focus on metrics such as the companys enterprise value, debt-to-equity ratio, and return on invested capital (ROIC) to assess its financial health and operational efficiency. Additionally, monitoring industry trends, including the shift towards cleaner energy sources and the impact of climate change policies on coal demand, is essential for evaluating Peabody Energys long-term prospects.
The stocks valuation, as reflected in its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.35, suggests a relatively moderate valuation compared to its earnings. However, the forward P/E ratio of 303.03 indicates potential concerns regarding future earnings growth. Return on Equity (RoE) stands at 3.78%, indicating a relatively low return on shareholders equity.
BTU Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 2,253m |
| Sub-Industry | Coal & Consumable Fuels |
| IPO / Inception | 2001-05-22 |
BTU Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -19.7% |
| Fundamental | 48.9% |
| Dividend Rating | 51.9% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -29.4% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.40 of 5 |
BTU Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.70% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 10.64% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 15.47% |
| Payout Consistency | 50.6% |
| Payout Ratio | 20.0% |
BTU Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 87.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -63.4% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 44.3% |
| CAGR 5y | -2.52% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | -0.04 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | -0.10 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.05 |
| Alpha | -29.57 |
| Beta | 0.961 |
| Volatility | 49.29% |
| Current Volume | 1822.1k |
| Average Volume 20d | 3724.1k |
| Stop Loss | 17.5 (-4.9%) |
| Signal | -0.16 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0
| Net Income (138.7m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 242.3m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 3.01pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 22.05% (prev 25.56%; Δ -3.51pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.11 (>3.0%) and CFO 622.8m > Net Income 138.7m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-535.6m) to EBITDA (632.3m) ratio: -0.85 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.21 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (121.7m) change vs 12m ago -14.78% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 14.32% (prev 24.08%; Δ -9.76pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 69.37% (prev 73.82%; Δ -4.45pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 5.81 (EBITDA TTM 632.3m / Interest Expense TTM 44.1m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 2.90
| (A) 0.15 = (Total Current Assets 1.63b - Total Current Liabilities 737.0m) / Total Assets 5.76b |
| (B) 0.25 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.43b / Total Assets 5.76b |
| (C) 0.04 = EBIT TTM 256.3m / Avg Total Assets 5.82b |
| (D) 0.75 = Book Value of Equity 1.56b / Total Liabilities 2.09b |
| Total Rating: 2.90 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 48.88
| 1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 9.67% = 4.83 |
| 3. FCF Margin 4.81% = 1.20 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.09 = 2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.54 = 2.28 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC -3.56% = -4.45 |
| 7. RoE 3.79% = 0.32 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -85.99% = -4.30 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -13.88% = -2.31 |
| 10. EPS Trend -87.26% = -2.18 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0 |
What is the price of BTU shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.16%, over one month by +2.45%, over three months by +35.82% and over the past year by -16.47%.
Is Peabody Energy a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of BTU is around 16.31 USD . This means that BTU is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -11.41%.
Is BTU a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the BTU price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 20.1 | 8.9% |
| Analysts Target Price | 20.1 | 8.9% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 18.2 | -1.1% |
Last update: 2025-09-12 04:32
BTU Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 585.9m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 17.0
P/E Forward = 12.0773
P/S = 0.558
P/B = 0.6212
Beta = 0.636
Revenue TTM = 4.04b USD
EBIT TTM = 256.3m USD
EBITDA TTM = 632.3m USD
Long Term Debt = 329.2m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 14.6m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 343.8m USD (Calculated: Short Term 14.6m + Long Term 329.2m)
Net Debt = -535.6m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 2.01b USD (2.25b + Debt 343.8m - CCE 585.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 5.81 (Ebit TTM 256.3m / Interest Expense TTM 44.1m)
FCF Yield = 9.67% (FCF TTM 194.4m / Enterprise Value 2.01b)
FCF Margin = 4.81% (FCF TTM 194.4m / Revenue TTM 4.04b)
Net Margin = 3.43% (Net Income TTM 138.7m / Revenue TTM 4.04b)
Gross Margin = 14.32% ((Revenue TTM 4.04b - Cost of Revenue TTM 3.46b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.29 (Enterprise Value 2.01b / Book Value Of Equity 1.56b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.23% (Interest Expense 11.1m / Debt 343.8m)
Taxrate = 21.08% (108.8m / 516.1m)
NOPAT = 202.3m (EBIT 256.3m * (1 - 21.08%))
Current Ratio = 2.21 (Total Current Assets 1.63b / Total Current Liabilities 737.0m)
Debt / Equity = 0.09 (Debt 343.8m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 3.67b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.54 (Net Debt -535.6m / EBITDA 632.3m)
Debt / FCF = 1.77 (Debt 343.8m / FCF TTM 194.4m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.66b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 2.41% (Net Income 138.7m, Total Assets 5.76b )
RoE = 3.79% (Net Income TTM 138.7m / Total Stockholder Equity 3.66b)
RoCE = 6.43% (Ebit 256.3m / (Equity 3.66b + L.T.Debt 329.2m))
RoIC = 5.07% (NOPAT 202.3m / Invested Capital 3.99b)
WACC = 8.63% (E(2.25b)/V(2.60b) * Re(9.56%)) + (D(343.8m)/V(2.60b) * Rd(3.23%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -83.97 | Cagr: -2.56%
Discount Rate = 9.56% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 63.92% ; FCFE base≈125.2m ; Y1≈82.2m ; Y5≈37.6m
Fair Price DCF = 4.81 (DCF Value 584.8m / Shares Outstanding 121.6m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -85.99 | Revenue CAGR: -13.88%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 11.62
EPS Correlation: -87.26 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -13.54
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