Peabody Energy Corporation
BTUEnergyNASDAQThermal Coal · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the energy sector, Peabody Energy Corporation focuses on Thermal Coal services and products. Peabody Energy Corporation engages in the production of metallurgical and thermal coal. With a market capitalization of $3.52B, it sits in mid-cap territory. It operates through Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, and Other U.S.
Market Cap
$3.52B
Beta
0.33
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
10.15
EPS (TTM)
$-1.49
EPS (Fwd)
$2.84
ROE
-4.8%
ROA
-1.5%
Cash
$526.3M
Total Debt
$424.9M
Free CF
-$54.0M
52W Change
56.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BTU stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, BTU finished 4.32% above its 150-day moving average ($28.21) and 2.12% above its 200-day moving average ($28.82). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is BTU overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, BTU's RSI(14) was 76.2, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
With $526.3M in cash and $424.9M in debt, BTU maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$54.0M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of -4.8% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Revenue has pulled back from $4.98B (2022) to $3.86B (2025), a 22% decline worth watching.
The relatively low beta of 0.33 suggests BTU is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing BTU.