Otter Tail (Otter Tail) GF Value Rank : 3 (As of Apr. 27, 2024)

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What is Otter Tail GF Value Rank?

Otter Tail has the GF Value Rank of 3.

The GF Value Rank is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Competitive Comparison of Otter Tail's GF Value Rank

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Otter Tail's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Otter Tail's GF Value Rank Distribution in the Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Otter Tail's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Otter Tail's GF Value Rank falls into.

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Otter Tail (Otter Tail) Business Description

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Address

215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN, USA, 56538-0496

Website

https://www.ottertail.com

Otter Tail Corp is a U.S. energy company that primarily operates in the electric (produces and sells electricity), manufacturing (fabricates metal components), and plastics segments (pipes for water uses). The company primarily conducts its operations and acquires the majority of its revenue in the U.S. in the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Electric segment and commercial customers, although it generates revenue from residential and industrial customers, as well.

Executives

John D Erickson	director, officer: President & CEO	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
Mary E Ludford	director	215 S CASCADE STREET, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
Jeanne H Crain	director	215 S CASCADE STREET, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
Michael E Lebeau	director	215 S CASCADE STREET, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
Timothy J O'keefe	director	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537-2801
John S Abbott	officer: Pres Varistar, Sr VP, M/I Plat	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537-2801
Paul L Knutson	officer: VP of Human Resources	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537-2801
Kevin G Moug	officer: CFO & Treasurer	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
Thomas J Webb	director	ONE ENERGY PLAZA, JACKSON MI 49201
Jennifer O. Smestad	officer: VP, Gen Coun & Corp Sec	215 S. CASCADE STREET, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
George A Koeck	officer: Corp Secretary & Gen Counsel	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
Timothy J Rogelstad	officer: Sr VP, Elect Plat; Pres OTP	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537-2801
Steven L Fritze	director	370 WBASHA ST NORTH, ST PAUL MN 55102
Arvid R Liebe	director	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
Kathryn O Johnson	director	215 S CASCADE STREET, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537-2801