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PPLC

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$49.48 Live
PPL Corporation · NYSE
$48.75 52W Range $52.57
Overview AI Snowflake Price Valuation Profitability Growth Health Statements

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated May 02, 2026
Market cap
N/A
P/E
N/A
ROE
8.2%
Profit margin
13.1%
Debt/Equity
1.31
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
75%
PPLC presents a contradictory profile with a stable Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and strong profitability metrics, yet suffers from severe technical weakness and a complete lack of dividend strength. While earnings growth is exceptionally high at 49.90% YoY, the stock has remained stagnant or slightly negative across all major timeframes (1Y, 3Y, 5Y). The company outperforms its immediate sector peers in ROE and profit margins, but the 0/100 technical trend and 0/100 dividend score are significant deterrents for a regulated utility investment.

Key Strengths

Strong earnings growth (49.90% YoY)
Profit margins (13.06%) significantly exceed sector average (7.08%)
ROE (8.16%) is substantially higher than the sector average (0.54%)
Debt/Equity ratio (1.31) is lower than the sector average (1.66)
Stable financial health as indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9

Key Risks

Severe technical bearishness (Technical Trend: 0/100)
Lack of dividend strength (0/100), which is atypical and risky for a utility stock
Liquidity concerns with a Current Ratio of 0.86 and Quick Ratio of 0.63
Stagnant long-term price performance (-2.8% over 1Y, 3Y, and 5Y)
Low revenue growth (2.80%) compared to the broader sector average (21.73%)

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
36
Weak
Value
40
Future
60
Past
30
Health
50
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
Underperforming Utility
Key drivers: High earnings growth, Poor technicals, Zero dividend strength, Stable but mediocre health score
Confidence
80%
Value
40/100

Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number

Positives
  • P/B ratio of 2.50 is moderate for the industry
Watchpoints
  • Lack of P/E and PEG data prevents a comprehensive valuation
  • No Graham Number available for defensive baseline
Future
60/100

Ref Growth rates

Positives
  • Exceptional YoY earnings growth of 49.90%
Watchpoints
  • Revenue growth is sluggish at 2.80%
  • Technical trend is completely bearish
Past
30/100

Ref Historical trends

Positives
  • Consistent profitability
Watchpoints
  • Flat to negative returns over 1, 3, and 5 year horizons
Health
50/100

Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score

Positives
  • Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stability
  • Debt/Equity is manageable for a regulated utility
Watchpoints
  • Current ratio below 1.0 indicates potential short-term liquidity pressure
Dividend
0/100

Ref Yield, Payout

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • Dividend strength is 0/100
  • No yield or payout data provided

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$49.48

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PPLC and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-05-01
PPL
PPL Corporation
Primary
5Y
-2.8%
3Y
-2.8%
1Y
-2.8%
6M
-2.8%
1M
-3.3%
1W
-4.0%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
N/A
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.5
P/S Ratio
N/A
EV/Revenue
6.15
EV/EBITDA
15.69
Market Cap
N/A

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 13.06%
Operating Margin 18.87%
Gross Margin 43.48%
ROE 8.16%
ROA 3.09%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +2.8%
Earnings Growth +49.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth +2.85%
Q/Q Earnings Growth +50.3%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
1.31
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.86
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.63
Poor
Cash/Share
$1.43

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$2.3B
Gross Margin
40.5%
Op. Margin
20.9%
Net Margin
11.7%
Total Assets
$45.2B
Liabilities
$30.4B
Equity
$14.9B
Debt/Equity
2.04x
Operating CF
$0.5B
CapEx
$-1.2B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.6B
FCF Yield
-112%

Utilities Sector Comparison

Comparing PPLC against 83 companies in the Utilities sector (5 bullish, 49 neutral, 29 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
8.16%
This Stock
vs
0.73%
Sector Avg
+1020.1% (Excellent)
Profit Margin
13.06%
This Stock
vs
7.22%
Sector Avg
+80.8% (Superior)
Debt to Equity
1.31
This Stock
vs
1.65
Sector Avg
-20.5% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
2.8%
This Stock
vs
21.27%
Sector Avg
-86.8% (Slower)
Current Ratio
0.86
This Stock
vs
1.13
Sector Avg
-23.4% (Weaker)

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