Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Peabody Energy Corp stock (BTU) is currently trading at $38.19. Peabody Energy Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.18. Analyst consensus price target for BTU is $34.47. WallStSmart rates BTU as Sell.
- BTU PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- BTU PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- BTU intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- BTU fair value vs current price
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- Peabody Energy Corp financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- BTU Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- BTU analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) · 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/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) Key Strengths (4)
104.89% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.18 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.28x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) Areas to Watch (5)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -7.00%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -8.30%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 33/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 0.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.18), Price/Book (1.28) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -7.00%, EPS Growth at -8.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -0.43%, Operating Margin at -1.84%, Profit Margin at -0.83%.
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 -0.43% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -7.00% 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. Return on Equity and Operating Margin 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.
BTU Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
BTU's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.18x trades 99% above its historical average of 0.59x (99th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 0% below its historical high of 1.18x set in Mar 2026, and 3820% above its historical low of 0.03x in Oct 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) · ENERGY › THERMAL COAL
The Big Picture
Peabody Energy Corp is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 4.0B with 7% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -83.0% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 125M in free cash flow and 231M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 7% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -83.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 99.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor THERMAL COAL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Peabody Energy Corp.
Bottom Line
Peabody Energy Corp is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
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 Peabody Energy Corp(BTU)
NYSE
ENERGY
THERMAL COAL
USA
Peabody Energy Corporation is engaged in the coal mining business in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, China, India, Vietnam, South Korea, and internationally. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.