PPL Corporation (PPL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
PPL Corporation stock (PPL) is currently trading at $37.16. PPL Corporation PE ratio is 23.37. PPL Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.09. Analyst consensus price target for PPL is $41.20. WallStSmart rates PPL as Moderate Buy.
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- PPL Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- PPL Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- PPL analyst price target and Smart Rating
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PPL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · PPL Corporation (PPL)
PPL trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $74.41, offering a 52% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
PPL Corporation (PPL) · 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 market cap, peg ratio, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
PPL Corporation (PPL) Key Strengths (5)
Earnings per share surging 49.90% year-over-year
87.80% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Good growth relative to its price
Trading at 1.84x book value, attractively priced
PPL Corporation (PPL) Areas to Watch (5)
Revenue growing slowly at 2.80% annually
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.09x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue
PPL Corporation (PPL) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 67/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 4.6/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.43), Price/Book (1.84) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 49.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.09) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 8.16%, Operating Margin at 18.90%, Profit Margin at 13.10%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 8.16% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.80% needing to reaccelerate.
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 (EPS Growth, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Revenue Growth, 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.
PPL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
PPL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.09x trades at a 37% premium to its historical average of 2.25x (83th percentile). The current valuation is 16% below its historical high of 3.67x set in Aug 2017, and 171% above its historical low of 1.14x in Apr 2012.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for PPL Corporation (PPL) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
The Big Picture
PPL Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 9.0B with 3% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 13.1% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Free cash flow is -614M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can PPL Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact PPL Corporation.
Bottom Line
PPL Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
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 PPL Corporation(PPL)
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PPL Corporation is an energy company headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States.