AEE:NYE-Ameren Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities-Regulated Electric | NYE

Last Closing Price

USD 92.48

Change

-0.32 (-0.34)%

Market Cap

USD 23.96B

Volume

1.39M

Avg Analyst Target

USD 95.14 (+2.88%)

Avg User Target

USD
Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

Ameren Corporation (AEE) Stock Analysis:
Based on the Ameren Corporation stock forecasts from 5 analysts, the average analyst target price for Ameren Corporation is USD 95.14 over the next 12 months. Ameren Corporation’s average analyst rating is Buy . Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Ameren Corporation is Slightly Bearish, which is based on 6 positive signals and 8 negative signals. At the last closing, Ameren Corporation’s stock price was USD 92.48. Ameren Corporation’s stock price has changed by -0.14% over the past week, -4.28% over the past month and +9.82% over the last year.

About

Ameren Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. It operates through four segments: Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission. The company enga ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.ameren.com

Address : 1901 Chouteau Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, United States, 63103

Employees : 9,116

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.37

52 Week High : 99.20

Short Ratio : 1.72

52 Week Low : 77.82

Shorted Shares : 2,111,244

200 Day Moving Average : 87.71

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 1,874,723

50 Day Moving Average : 92.99

Shares Held By Insiders : 0.45%

Short Percentage : 1.05%

Shares Held by Institutions : 76.53%

Dividend Yield : 2.52%

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2022-05-19 )

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ETFs Containing AEE

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
FCOR Fidelity Merrimack Street.. 0.00 % 0.36 %

+0.18 (+0.38%)

 USD0.21B
MOM AGFiQ U.S. Market Neutral.. 0.00 % 2.58 %

N/A

 USD4.73M
SPY1:F SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe I P.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

-3.46 (-5.26%)

 USD0.18B
TPHE Timothy Plan - Timothy Pl.. 0.00 % 0.52 %

-0.08 (-0.30%)

 N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Utilities-Regulated Electric)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 3.90% 61% D- 86% B
Dividend Return 0.66% 6% F 37% F
Total Return 4.56% 54% F 86% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 9.44% 66% D 86% B
Dividend Return 2.65% 11% F 48% F
Total Return 12.09% 63% D 86% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 66.33% 85% B 80% B-
Dividend Return 17.80% 48% F 66% D
Total Return 84.13% 85% B 83% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.17% 93% A 65% D
Dividend Return 2.87% 36% F 63% D
Total Return 14.04% 88% B+ 67% D+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 10.76% 88% B+ 79% C+
Risk Adjusted Return 130.49% 95% A 98% A+
Market Capitalization 23.96B 68% D+ 90% A-
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Utilities-Regulated Electric)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 24.17 35% F 28% F
Price/Book Ratio 2.45 22% F 34% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 14.43 24% F 29% F
EV/EBITDA 13.21 28% F 40% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 10.52% 77% C+ 51% F
Return on Invested Capital 5.37% 67% D+ 48% F
Return on Assets 2.71% 44% F 51% F
Debt to Equity Ratio 129.51% 40% F 27% F
Technical Ratios  
Dividend Yield 2.52% 15% F 43% F
Short Ratio 1.72 83% B 57% F
Short Percent 1.05% 57% F 76% C
Beta 0.37 73% C 87% B+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector