Avista Corporation (AVA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Avista Corporation stock (AVA) is currently trading at $39.11. Avista Corporation PE ratio is 16.12. Avista Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.61. Analyst consensus price target for AVA is $40.33. WallStSmart rates AVA as Hold.
- AVA PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- AVA PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- AVA intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- AVA fair value vs current price
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- Is AVA undervalued or overvalued?
- Avista Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- AVA Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- AVA analyst price target and Smart Rating
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AVA Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Avista Corporation (AVA)
AVA trades 55% above its Graham fair value of $26.85, 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
Avista Corporation (AVA) · 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 operating margin, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Avista Corporation (AVA) Key Strengths (5)
88.69% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong operational efficiency: $21 kept per $100 revenue
Paying $1.61 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.17x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Avista Corporation (AVA) Areas to Watch (4)
Earnings barely growing at 2.80%
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Supporting Valuation Data
Avista Corporation (AVA) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 54/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.2/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 3.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Operating Margin, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.61), Price/Book (1.17) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 20.80%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.52) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at 2.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 7.28%, Profit Margin at 9.83%.
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 7.28% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with EPS Growth at 2.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Operating Margin) and negatives (EPS Growth, Return on Equity). 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.
AVA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
AVA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.61x sits near its historical average of 1.61x (63th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 46% below its historical high of 2.96x set in Jun 2018, and 140% above its historical low of 0.67x in Mar 2009.
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Data-driven financial summary for Avista Corporation (AVA) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED
The Big Picture
Avista Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.0B with 0% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 9.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 728.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Free cash flow is -304M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Avista Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 496.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Debt management: total debt of 3.2B is significantly higher than cash (44M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Avista Corporation.
Bottom Line
Avista Corporation 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 Avista Corporation(AVA)
NYSE
UTILITIES
UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED
USA
Avista Corporation is a natural gas and electric utility company. The company is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.