OTTR (Otter Tail) Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based): -28.38% (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


OTTR Otter Tail Corp OTTR
83 GF Score
Price $91.28
GF Value $79.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Otter Tail Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based)?

Otter Tail OTTR +1.90% 83 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -28.38% as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates OTTR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $79.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based).

Note: Discounted Dividend model is only suitable for companies who have a consistant distribution history with more than 5 years. If the company's dividends does not remain steady over a long period, results may not be accurate due to the low consistency. The model is also only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-07-04), Otter Tail's Predictability Rank is 2.5-Stars. Otter Tail's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Dividend model is $208.44 and current share price is $91.28. Consequently,

Otter Tail's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) using Discounted Dividend model is -28.38%.

OTTR vs SEB, TTI, DLX: Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Otter Tail's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Otter Tail's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Otter Tail's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) falls into.


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Otter Tail Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) Calculation

Otter Tail's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based)
=(71.10-91.28)/71.10
=-28.38 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Dividend model with default parameters.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of -28.38% mean?
Otter Tail (OTTR) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of -28.38% as of Jul. 04, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Dividends price. View historical data on Otter Tail.
Is Otter Tail's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) too high?
Otter Tail's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -28.38%. Overall, Otter Tail has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Otter Tail's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) compare to SEB and TTI?
Otter Tail's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of -28.38% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) for a Conglomerates company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Dividends price. View historical data on Otter Tail. Otter Tail's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -28.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Otter Tail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail (OTTR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.82, compared to a current price of $91.28 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -28.38%. Otter Tail's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Otter Tail (OTTR), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -28.38% as of Jul. 04, 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 Otter Tail (OTTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $91.28 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $79.82. GuruFocus considers Otter Tail to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OTTR:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based): -28.38%
  • GF Value™: $79.82 vs. price of $91.28 (14.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Otter Tail Business Description

Address 215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN, USA, 56538-0496
Otter Tail Corp is a U.S. energy company that operates in the electric (produces and sells electricity), manufacturing (fabricates metal components), and plastics segments (pipes for water uses). The company 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.
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