Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp stock (AQN) is currently trading at $6.27. Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp PE ratio is 23.30. Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.01. Analyst consensus price target for AQN is $6.72. WallStSmart rates AQN as Sell.
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- AQN intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- AQN fair value vs current price
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- Is AQN undervalued or overvalued?
- Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- AQN Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- AQN analyst price target and Smart Rating
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AQN Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN)
AQN trades 259% above its Graham fair value of $1.84, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN) Key Strengths (3)
72.17% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.08x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -90.00%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Revenue growing slowly at 1.70% annually
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.01x sales
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 43/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Book, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.08) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.01) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 1.70%, EPS Growth at -90.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 2.60%, Operating Margin at 17.80%, Profit Margin at 7.43%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 2.60% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 1.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
AQN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
AQN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.01x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 8.73x (13th percentile). The current valuation is 92% below its historical high of 26.38x set in Dec 2011, and 44% above its historical low of 1.4x in Oct 2023. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~1.7x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
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Data-driven financial summary for Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED
The Big Picture
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.4B with 2% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.4%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 2.6% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
Free cash flow is -45M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.2%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Debt management: total debt of 6.4B is significantly higher than cash (62M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Bottom Line
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp(AQN)
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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. The company is headquartered in Oakville, Canada.