UNITIL Corporation (UTL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
UNITIL Corporation stock (UTL) is currently trading at $52.41. UNITIL Corporation PE ratio is 17.38. UNITIL Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.73. Analyst consensus price target for UTL is $56.00. WallStSmart rates UTL as Hold.
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- UNITIL Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
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UTL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · UNITIL Corporation (UTL)
UTL appears undervalued based on the Graham Formula, trading 17% below its estimated fair value of $61.06.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
UNITIL Corporation (UTL) · 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 operating margin, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
UNITIL Corporation (UTL) Key Strengths (5)
83.74% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong operational efficiency: $22 kept per $100 revenue
Paying $1.73 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.49x book value, attractively priced
Strong revenue growth at 26.70% annually
Supporting Valuation Data
UNITIL Corporation (UTL) Areas to Watch (5)
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Modest earnings growth at 8.60%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
UNITIL Corporation (UTL) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 60/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.4/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). 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 (1.73), Price/Book (1.49) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 21.70%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 26.70%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.37) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at 8.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 8.95%, Profit Margin at 9.37%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 8.95% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 26.70% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. 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 (PEG Ratio, 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.
UTL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
UTL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.73x sits near its historical average of 1.63x (62th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 29% below its historical high of 2.45x set in Oct 2017, and 70% above its historical low of 1.02x in May 2010.
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Data-driven financial summary for UNITIL Corporation (UTL) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED
The Big Picture
UNITIL Corporation is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 536M with 27% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 9.4%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 27% YoY, reaching 536M. This pace significantly outperforms most UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED peers.
Free cash flow is -36M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can UNITIL Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can UNITIL Corporation maintain 27%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.5%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Debt management: total debt of 939M is significantly higher than cash (16M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Bottom Line
UNITIL Corporation offers an attractive blend of growth (27% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
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 UNITIL Corporation(UTL)
NYSE
UTILITIES
UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED
USA
Unitil Corporation, a utility holding company, is engaged in the distribution of electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire.