Peabody Energy Corporation
BTUEnergyNASDAQThermal Coal
Scan Results
Daily timeframePeabody Energy Corporation engages in the production of metallurgical and thermal coal. The company carries a $2.73B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. It operates through Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, and Other U.S.
Market Cap
$2.73B
Beta
0.37
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
5.96
EPS (TTM)
$-0.97
EPS (Fwd)
$3.77
ROE
-2.9%
ROA
-0.7%
Cash
$492.5M
Total Debt
$429.6M
Free CF
-$16.0M
52W Change
44.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The balance sheet looks solid with $492.5M in cash comfortably exceeding the $429.6M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Free cash flow is running at -$16.0M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at -2.9%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has pulled back from $4.98B (2022) to $3.86B (2025), a 22% decline worth watching.
The relatively low beta of 0.37 suggests BTU is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing BTU.