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Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: BTU (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $20.05
1 Year Target Price $20.05
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -10.85% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.49B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 18.81 | 1Y Target Price 20.05 |
Price to earnings Ratio 18.81 | 1Y Target Price 20.05 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.64 | 52 Weeks Range 9.52 - 29.44 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.52 - 29.44 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.50% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.09 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Revenue by Geography
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Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 3.44% | Operating Margin (TTM) -2.54% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.15% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.43% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 18.81 | Forward PE 13.07 | Enterprise Value 2245064000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.62 |
Enterprise Value 2245064000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.62 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.56 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.62 | Shares Outstanding 121600000 | Shares Floating 121056448 |
Shares Outstanding 121600000 | Shares Floating 121056448 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.67 | Percent Institutions 95.54 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Peabody Energy Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Peabody Energy Corp was founded in 1883. It has grown to become a major coal producer, navigating industry cycles and adapting to changing energy demands. It has faced bankruptcies and restructuring efforts to remain operational.
Core Business Areas
- Seaborne Thermal Coal: Production and sale of thermal coal for power generation sold on the seaborne market.
- Seaborne Metallurgical Coal: Production and sale of metallurgical coal used in steelmaking sold on the seaborne market.
- U.S. Thermal Coal: Production and sale of thermal coal for power generation in the United States.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The organizational structure is divided into segments based on geographic regions and coal types.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Thermal Coal: Primarily sold to power plants for electricity generation. Market share varies regionally. Competitors include Arch Resources (ARCH) and CONSOL Energy (CEIX).
- Metallurgical Coal: Used in steel production, requiring specific qualities. Market share influenced by global steel demand. Competitors include Warrior Met Coal (HCC).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The coal industry is currently facing pressure from environmental concerns and competition from alternative energy sources. Demand for metallurgical coal remains relatively stable due to steel production.
Positioning
Peabody Energy Corp is a leading global coal producer, with a diverse portfolio of assets and a strong presence in key markets. Competitive advantage lies in scale and access to metallurgical coal reserves.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global coal market is estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars. Peabody Energy Corp is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its diverse product offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large-scale operations
- Diverse portfolio of coal assets
- Significant metallurgical coal reserves
- Established customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Exposure to volatile coal prices
- Environmental liabilities
- Geopolitical risk
- High debt levels (historically)
Opportunities
- Growing demand for metallurgical coal in developing economies
- Adoption of carbon capture technologies
- Strategic acquisitions to expand market share
- Increased thermal coal demand internationally
Threats
- Increasingly stringent environmental regulations
- Competition from renewable energy sources
- Decline in thermal coal demand in developed countries
- Global economic slowdown
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ARCH
- CEIX
- HCC
Competitive Landscape
Peabody Energy Corp faces competition from other large coal producers and alternative energy sources. Its competitive advantage lies in its size and metallurgical coal reserves.
Major Acquisitions
Shoal Creek Mine
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 387
- Strategic Rationale: Increased metallurgical coal production capacity and access to high-quality reserves.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been inconsistent due to industry cycles and environmental concerns.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be moderate, dependent on metallurgical coal demand and potential diversification efforts.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include cost-cutting measures, debt reduction, and exploring carbon capture technologies.
Summary
Peabody Energy is a major coal producer operating in a challenging industry. While its metallurgical coal assets provide stability, the company faces environmental pressures and competition from alternative energy. Its size and access to key resources are strengths, but it must adapt to evolving energy markets. It is strategically positioned to take advantage of increased thermal coal demand internationally and growing demand for metallurgical coal in developing economies.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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About Peabody Energy Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Saint Louis, MO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2001-05-22 | President, CEO & Director Mr. James C. Grech | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Thermal Coal | Full time employees 5600 | Website https://www.peabodyenergy.com |
Full time employees 5600 | Website https://www.peabodyenergy.com | ||
Peabody Energy Corporation engages in coal mining business. It operates through Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal, and Corporate and Other segments. The company is involved in the mining, preparation, and sale of thermal coal primarily to electric utilities; mining of bituminous and sub-bituminous coal deposits; utilization of surface and underground extraction processes to mine low-sulfur and high British thermal unit thermal coal; and mining metallurgical coal, such as hard coking coal, semi-hard coking coal, semi-soft coking coal, and pulverized coal injection coal. It also supplies coal primarily to electricity generators, industrial facilities, and steel manufacturers. In addition, the company engages in trading of coal and freight-related contracts, as well as provides transportation-related services. It operates in the United States, Japan, China, Australia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Brazil, Malaysia, Belgium, India, France, Vietnam, South Korea, Germany, and internationally. Peabody Energy Corporation was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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