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Pinnacle West Capital Corp (PNW) is a leading utilities-regulated electric business with stocks listed in the US. It opened the day at US$70.72 after a previous close of US$70.5. During the day the price has varied from a low of USD70.315 to a high of USD71.3. The latest price was USD70.59 (25 minute delay). Pinnacle West Capital is listed on the NYSE. All prices are listed in US Dollars.
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| Open | US$70.72 |
|---|---|
| High | US$71.3 |
| Low | US$70.315 |
| Close | US$70.59 |
| Previous close | US$70.5 |
| Change | US$0.09 |
| Change % | 0.1277% |
| Volume | 560,126 |
| 52-week range | US$60.5306 - US$82.9434 |
|---|---|
| 50-day moving average | US$74.2812 |
| 200-day moving average | US$71.2725 |
| Target price | US$72.5 |
| PE ratio | 13.5428 |
| Dividend yield | US$3.36 (5.05%) |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | US$5.298 |
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Historical closes compared with the last close of $70.59
| 1 week (2022-06-17) | 7.08% |
|---|---|
| 1 month (2022-05-26) | -9.87% |
| 3 months (2022-03-24) | -4.53% |
| 6 months (2021-12-28) | 1.25% |
| 1 year (2021-06-28) | -14.67% |
|---|---|
| 2 years (2020-06-26) | -0.65% |
| 3 years (2019-06-28) | -24.98% |
| 5 years (2017-06-27) | -19.14% |
Valuing Pinnacle West Capital stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Pinnacle West Capital's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Pinnacle West Capital's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 14x. In other words, Pinnacle West Capital shares trade at around 14x recent earnings.
That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.
Pinnacle West Capital's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 39.1495. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Pinnacle West Capital's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
Pinnacle West Capital's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is US$1.7 billion (£1.4 billion).
The EBITDA is a measure of a Pinnacle West Capital's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
| Revenue TTM | US$3.9 billion |
|---|---|
| Operating margin TTM | 23.67% |
| Gross profit TTM | US$1.7 billion |
| Return on assets TTM | 2.72% |
| Return on equity TTM | 10.4% |
| Profit margin | 15.42% |
| Book value | 52.484 |
| Market capitalisation | US$8.1 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Pinnacle West Capital.
When it comes to ESG scores, lower is better, and lower scores are generally associated with lower risk for would-be investors.
Total ESG risk: 34.34
Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Pinnacle West Capital's overall score of 34.34 (as at 01/01/2019) is nothing to write home about – landing it in it in the 56th percentile of companies rated in the same sector.
ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Pinnacle West Capital is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).
Environmental score: 18.23/100
Pinnacle West Capital's environmental score of 18.23 puts it squarely in the 8th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Pinnacle West Capital is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Social score: 13.79/100
Pinnacle West Capital's social score of 13.79 puts it squarely in the 8th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Pinnacle West Capital is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.
Governance score: 12.83/100
Pinnacle West Capital's governance score puts it squarely in the 8th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that Pinnacle West Capital is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Controversy score: 2/5
ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. Pinnacle West Capital scored a 2 out of 5 for controversy – the second-highest score possible, reflecting that Pinnacle West Capital has, for the most part, managed to keep its nose clean.
Pinnacle West Capital Corp was last rated for ESG on: 2019-01-01.
| Total ESG score | 34.34 |
|---|---|
| Total ESG percentile | 56.32 |
| Environmental score | 18.23 |
| Environmental score percentile | 8 |
| Social score | 13.79 |
| Social score percentile | 8 |
| Governance score | 12.83 |
| Governance score percentile | 8 |
| Level of controversy | 2 |
Dividend payout ratio: 63.77% of net profits
Recently Pinnacle West Capital has paid out, on average, around 63.77% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 5.05% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Pinnacle West Capital shareholders could enjoy a 5.05% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Pinnacle West Capital's case, that would currently equate to about $3.36 per share.
Pinnacle West Capital's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.
Pinnacle West Capital's most recent dividend payout was on 1 June 2022. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 29 April 2022 (the "ex-dividend date").
Pinnacle West Capital's shares were split on 27 November 2006.
Over the last 12 months, Pinnacle West Capital's shares have ranged in value from as little as US$60.5306 up to US$82.9434. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta measures a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while Pinnacle West Capital's is 0.3135. This would suggest that Pinnacle West Capital's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, through its subsidiary, Arizona Public Service Company, provides retail and wholesale electric services primarily in the state of Arizona. The company engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity using coal, nuclear, gas, oil, and solar generating facilities. Its transmission facilities include approximately 5,814 pole miles of overhead lines and approximately 74 miles of underground lines; and distribution facilities comprise approximately 11,258 miles of overhead lines and approximately 22,821 miles of underground primary cable, as well as owns and maintains 475 transmission and distribution substations. The company also owns or leases approximately 6,323 megawatts of regulated generation capacity. It serves approximately 1.3 million customers. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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