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Alliant Energy Corp (LNT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Alliant Energy Corp stock (LNT) is currently trading at $69.77. Alliant Energy Corp PE ratio is 22.18. Alliant Energy Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.11. Analyst consensus price target for LNT is $75.45. WallStSmart rates LNT as Underperform.

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LNT

Alliant Energy Corp

NASDAQUTILITIES
$69.77
$0.11 (0.16%)
52W$55.31
$73.41
Target$75.45+8.1%

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LNT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Alliant Energy Corp (LNT)

Margin of Safety
-219.6%
Significantly Overvalued
LNT Fair Value
$21.35
Graham Formula
Current Price
$69.77
$48.42 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $21.35
Overvalued
Price $69.77
Graham IV $21.35
Analyst $75.45

LNT trades 220% above its Graham fair value of $21.35, 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.

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Smart Analysis

Alliant Energy Corp (LNT) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

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, profit margin, institutional own.. Concerns around eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Alliant Energy Corp (LNT) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Institutional Own.Quality
91.45%10/10

91.45% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$17.91B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Profit MarginProfitability
18.60%8/10

Strong profitability: $19 kept per $100 revenue

Alliant Energy Corp (LNT) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 4.1/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-5.80%0/10

Earnings declining -5.80%, profits shrinking

PEG RatioValuation
2.344/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Price/SalesValuation
4.114/10

Premium valuation at 4.1x annual revenue

Revenue GrowthGrowth
9.00%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 9.00%

Return on EquityProfitability
11.30%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Operating MarginProfitability
16.70%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

Price/BookValuation
2.426/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Alliant Energy Corp (LNT) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 54/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 4.1/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with Profit Margin at 18.60%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.34), Price/Sales (4.11), Price/Book (2.42) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 9.00%, EPS Growth at -5.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.30%, Operating Margin at 16.70%.

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 11.30% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 9.00% 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 (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (EPS Growth, 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.

LNT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

LNT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.11x trades at a 24% premium to its historical average of 3.31x (74th percentile). The current valuation is 29% below its historical high of 5.77x set in Mar 2016, and 155% above its historical low of 1.61x in Apr 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Alliant Energy Corp (LNT) · UTILITIESUTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC

The Big Picture

Alliant Energy Corp is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 4.4B with 9% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 18.6% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -2.2B, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 11.9B is significantly higher than cash (503M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Alliant Energy Corp.

Bottom Line

Alliant Energy Corp is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 18.6% 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 Alliant Energy Corp(LNT)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

UTILITIES

Industry

UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC

Country

USA

Alliant Energy is a public utility holding company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin providing power in Iowa and Wisconsin.

Visit Alliant Energy Corp (LNT) Website
4902 NORTH BILTMORE LANE, MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, 53718