Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Atmos Energy Corporation stock (ATO) is currently trading at $181.55. Atmos Energy Corporation PE ratio is 23.70. Atmos Energy Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 6.17. Analyst consensus price target for ATO is $183.00. WallStSmart rates ATO as Hold.
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- ATO intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- ATO fair value vs current price
- ATO insider transactions and insider buying
- Is ATO undervalued or overvalued?
- Atmos Energy Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ATO Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ATO analyst price target and Smart Rating
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ATO Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)
ATO trades at a modest 5% premium above its Graham fair value of $167.29. Consider waiting for a pullback.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) · 10 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 market cap, operating margin, profit margin. Concerns around return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) Key Strengths (4)
Keeps $39 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Keeps $26 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
100.00% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) Areas to Watch (6)
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Premium valuation at 6.2x annual revenue
Modest earnings growth at 9.40%
Fairly priced relative to book value
Solid revenue growth at 14.20% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 64/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Institutional Own.. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 38.90%, Profit Margin at 25.70%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.16), Price/Sales (6.17), Price/Book (2.09) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 14.20%, EPS Growth at 9.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.24%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.24% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 14.20% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high 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
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin) and negatives (Return on Equity, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
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.
ATO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ATO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 6.17x trades 154% above its historical average of 2.43x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 3% below its historical high of 6.38x set in Mar 2026, and 1134% above its historical low of 0.5x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS
The Big Picture
Atmos Energy Corporation is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 4.9B with 14% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 25.7%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 924.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Profit margin of 25.7% and operating margin of 38.9% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
Free cash flow is -725M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Atmos Energy Corporation.
Bottom Line
Atmos Energy Corporation is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 25.7% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
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 Atmos Energy Corporation(ATO)
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UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS
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Atmos Energy Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the United States' largest natural-gas-only distributors.