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Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)
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12/05/2025: BTU (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $34.47
1 Year Target Price $34.47
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 13.14% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.53B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 34.47 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 34.47 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.56 | 52 Weeks Range 9.50 - 35.90 | Updated Date 11/13/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.50 - 35.90 | Updated Date 11/13/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.99% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.25 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -0.83% | Operating Margin (TTM) -1.84% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.52% | Return on Equity (TTM) -0.43% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 19.12 | Enterprise Value 3333132000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.89 |
Enterprise Value 3333132000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.89 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.84 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.81 | Shares Outstanding 121600000 | Shares Floating 114285760 |
Shares Outstanding 121600000 | Shares Floating 114285760 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.67 | Percent Institutions 104.89 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Peabody Energy Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Peabody Energy Corporation was founded in 1883. Initially a coal distribution business, it grew through acquisitions to become one of the world's largest private-sector coal companies. It filed for bankruptcy in 2016 and emerged in 2017 with a restructured balance sheet.
Core Business Areas
- Seaborne Metallurgical Mining: Production and sale of metallurgical coal used in steelmaking, primarily for export markets.
- Seaborne Thermal Mining: Production and sale of thermal coal used for electricity generation, primarily for export markets.
- U.S. Thermal Mining: Production and sale of thermal coal for electricity generation in the United States.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other senior executives responsible for various business functions. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with regional and operational teams reporting to corporate management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Metallurgical Coal: High-quality coal used in steelmaking. Peabody is a significant exporter, targeting global steel producers. Market share data varies, but they're a top global exporter of Met coal. Competitors include Arch Resources (ARCH) and Teck Resources (TECK).
- Thermal Coal: Coal used for electricity generation. Primarily sold to power plants. Market share data fluctuates regionally based on demand. Competitors include Consol Energy (CEIX) and Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The coal industry faces long-term decline due to environmental concerns and the rise of renewable energy sources. However, demand for metallurgical coal remains relatively stable, especially in developing countries. Prices are volatile and influenced by supply, demand, and geopolitical events.
Positioning
Peabody is a major player in both metallurgical and thermal coal markets. Its competitive advantages include large-scale operations, efficient mining techniques, and access to key transportation infrastructure.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global coal market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Peabody is positioned as a major supplier, focusing on metallurgical coal and efficient thermal coal operations in regions where demand persists. The thermal coal part of the TAM is expected to shrink over time.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large-scale operations
- Efficient mining techniques
- Access to key transportation infrastructure
- Significant metallurgical coal reserves
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Exposure to volatile coal prices
- Environmental liabilities
- Negative public perception of coal
- Dependence on declining thermal coal market
- Geographic concentration of assets
Opportunities
- Growing demand for metallurgical coal in developing countries
- Potential for carbon capture and storage technologies
- Expansion into related mining sectors
- Increasing thermal coal demand from Asia
- Sale of assets and debt reduction
Threats
- Increasing environmental regulations
- Competition from renewable energy sources
- Declining demand for thermal coal
- Geopolitical risks
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ARCH
- CEIX
- ARLP
- BTU
Competitive Landscape
Peabody is a major player in the coal market, but faces competition from companies with diverse portfolios or regional strengths. Key competitive factors include cost efficiency, coal quality, and access to transportation infrastructure.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been constrained by the decline in thermal coal demand. Metallurgical coal sales have provided a source of revenue.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary based on coal price forecasts and industry trends. Focus on Peabody's metallurgical coal operations and cost-cutting measures.
Recent Initiatives: Peabody is focusing on cost optimization, debt reduction, and strategic investments in its metallurgical coal business. Consider divestitures of thermal coal assets.
Summary
Peabody Energy is a significant coal producer, particularly in metallurgical coal. While thermal coal faces decline, metallurgical coal provides opportunities, but Peabody must navigate environmental challenges and volatile prices. Recent restructuring has improved their financial standing. Long term success depends on adapting to energy transition trends and managing environmental liabilities.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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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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