Allete [ALE] vs Unitil [UTL] Detailed Stock Comparison
Allete
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Unitil
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Allete wins in 8 metrics, Unitil wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Unitil appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Allete | Unitil | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.70 | 17.13 | Unitil |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.33 | 1.52 | Allete |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 59.26 | 153.57 | Allete |
| PEG Ratio | 16.44 | 16.03 | Unitil |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.95 | 9.06 | Unitil |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.98% | 9.54% | Allete |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 5.41% | 13.36% | Unitil |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 5.41% | 13.36% | Unitil |
| Return on Equity | 3.14% | 9.04% | Unitil |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 1.50% | 3.32% | Unitil |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $102.20M | $-44.00M | Allete |
| Dividend Yield | 3.33% | 2.48% | Allete |
| 1-Year Return | 2.36% | -14.19% | Allete |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.48 | 1.64 | Unitil |
| Enterprise Value | $6.25B | $1.62B | Allete |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.08 | 3.28 | Unitil |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 29.64% | 40.64% | Unitil |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $26 | $31 | Unitil |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.17 | $2.90 | Allete |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.75 | 0.64 | Unitil |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Allete vs Unitil Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allete | 0.29% | -0.41% | 1.17% | 0.18% | -0.11% | 1.09% |
| Unitil | 1.08% | -4.09% | -3.81% | -13.55% | -9.32% | -7.45% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allete | 2.36% | 3.63% | 15.31% | 26.95% | 83.32% | 43.22% |
| Unitil | -14.19% | -11.94% | 22.75% | 35.06% | 135.16% | 78.74% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Allete vs Unitil
| Metric | ALE | UTL |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.81B | $809.56M |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 550,140 | 80,030 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 655,470 | 72,327 |
| Last Close | $65.80 | $49.69 |
| 52 Week Range | $63.00 - $66.46 | $48.72 - $63.52 |
| % from 52W High | -0.99% | -21.77% |
| All-Time High | $110.13 (Jun 14, 2004) | $65.76 (Feb 17, 2020) |
| % from All-Time High | -40.25% | -24.44% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.02% | 0.07% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.03% | -0.07% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.10% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.13% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.09% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 59.26 | 153.57 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $49.31 | $32.69 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.96 | $0.52 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $430.20M | $143.70M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-111,700,000 | $-63,786,248 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.33% | 2.48% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.13 | $1.29 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Allete vs Unitil
| Metric | ALE | UTL |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.70 | 17.13 |
| Forward P/E | 16.44 | 16.03 |
| PEG Ratio | 16.44 | 16.03 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.48 | 1.64 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.33 | 1.52 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.81B | $809.56M |
| Enterprise Value | $6.25B | $1.62B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.08 | 3.28 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 13.95 | 9.06 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.75 | 0.64 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $49.31 | $32.69 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Allete vs Unitil
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ALE | UTL |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $400.20M | $102.60M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $259.90M | $60.90M |
| Gross Profit | $140.30M | $41.70M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $53.00M | $13.30M |
| EBITDA | $133.60M | $37.20M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $42.20M | $4.70M |
| Income Tax | $7.50M | $700,000 |
| Net Income (Profit) | $34.70M | $4.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ALE | UTL |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $92.00M | $10.20M |
| Total Current Assets | $477.90M | $195.50M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $380.60M | $295.00M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.83B | $641.60M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $3.39B | $534.10M |
| Retained Earnings | $1.06B | $191.30M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $5.26B | $6.20M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ALE | UTL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $82.50M | $52.10M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-154.40M | $-32.60M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-44.20M | $19.50M |
| Debt Repayment | $-111.80M | $-1.30M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | ALE | UTL |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.24M | 422,829 |
| Short Ratio | 1.99 | 5.85 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 550,140 | 80,030 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 655,470 | 72,327 |
| Shares Outstanding | 57.90M | 16.19M |
| Float Shares | 57.83M | 15.96M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.75% | 0.80% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Allete vs Unitil
| Metric | ALE | UTL |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.13 | $1.29 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.33% | 2.48% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.29 | $1.51 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.11% | 0.76% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $6.87 | $4.53 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 |