LNT (Alliant Energy) EV-to-OCF: 26.25 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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LNT Alliant Energy Corp LNT
79 GF Score
Price $70.61
GF Value $67.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Alliant Energy EV-to-OCF?

Alliant Energy LNT +0.57% 79 EV-to-OCF is 26.25 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 32.03. GuruFocus rates LNT with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Utilities - Regulated companies, Alliant Energy ranks worse than 90.08% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Alliant Energy's Enterprise Value is $30,401 Mil. Alliant Energy's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,158 Mil. Therefore, Alliant Energy's EV-to-OCF for today is 26.25.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alliant Energy's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

LNT' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.76   Med: 32.03   Max: 1437.99
Current: 26.25

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Alliant Energy was 1437.99. The lowest was 14.76. And the median was 32.03.

LNT's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
90.08% of 504 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.44 vs LNT: 26.25

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-16), Alliant Energy's stock price is $70.61. Alliant Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.160. Therefore, Alliant Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 22.34.


Alliant Energy  (NAS:LNT) EV-to-OCF Explanation

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Alliant Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=70.61/3.160
=22.34

Alliant Energy's share price for today is $70.61.
Alliant Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.160.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Alliant Energy EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Alliant Energy EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alliant Energy's EV-to-OCF can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Alliant Energy EV-to-OCF Chart

Alliant Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
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Alliant Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 24.17 24.69 24.19 23.49 27.52

LNT vs EVRG, CMS, PNW: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Alliant Energy's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.


Alliant Energy EV-to-OCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Alliant Energy's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alliant Energy's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Alliant Energy EV-to-OCF Calculation

Alliant Energy's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=30401.093/1158
=26.25

Alliant Energy's current Enterprise Value is $30,401 Mil.
Alliant Energy's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,158 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 26.25 mean?
Alliant Energy (LNT) has a EV-to-OCF of 26.25 as of Aug. 16, 2026. This is 18% below median its historical median of 32.03. Over the past decade, Alliant Energy's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 14.76 to 1,437.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Alliant Energy ranks #454 out of 504 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Alliant Energy's EV-to-OCF too high?
Alliant Energy's current EV-to-OCF of 26.25 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 32.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.76 to a high of 1,437.99. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.44. Alliant Energy's value of 26.25 is 151.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alliant Energy ranks #454 out of 504 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alliant Energy has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alliant Energy's EV-to-OCF compare to EVRG and CMS?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Alliant Energy ranks #454 out of 504 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Alliant Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.44. Alliant Energy's value of 26.25 is 151.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Alliant Energy's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 14.76 to 1,437.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.03 vs. the industry median of 10.44, Alliant Energy has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.44, based on 504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alliant Energy's current EV-to-OCF of 26.25 is 151.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alliant Energy's current EV-to-OCF is 26.25, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 32.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alliant Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliant Energy (LNT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.10, compared to a current price of $70.61 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 26.25, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 32.03 and 151.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.44. Alliant Energy's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alliant Energy (LNT), the current EV-to-OCF is 26.25 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Alliant Energy (LNT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliant Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $70.61 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.10. GuruFocus considers Alliant Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LNT:

  • EV-to-OCF: 26.25 (18% below median its 10-year median of 32.03)
  • GF Value™: $67.10 vs. price of $70.61 (5.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 151.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#454 of 504)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alliant Energy Business Description

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Address 4902 North Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI, USA, 53718
Alliant Energy is the parent of two regulated utilities, Interstate Power and Light and Wisconsin Power and Light. Together, IPL and WPL serve nearly 1 million electric customers and 425,000 natural gas-only customers. Both subsidiaries engage in the generation and distribution of electricity and the distribution and transportation of natural gas. Alliant also owns a 16% interest in American Transmission.
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