IDACORP, Inc.
IDAUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Electric
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Daily timeframeIDACORP, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, purchase, and sale of electric energy in the United States. At a $7.77B market cap, IDACORP, Inc. ranks as a mid-cap company within utilities. The company operates 17 hydropower generating plants located in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon; and three natural gas-fired plants situated in southern Idaho, as well as interests in a coal-fired and natural gas-fired steam generating plant located in Wyoming; and interests in a coal-fired steam generating plant situated in Nevada.
Market Cap
$7.77B
Beta
0.52
P/E (TTM)
23.38
P/E (Fwd)
20.18
EPS (TTM)
$6.00
EPS (Fwd)
$6.95
ROE
9.5%
ROA
2.3%
Cash
$337.8M
Total Debt
$4.01B
Free CF
-$1.04B
52W Change
19.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, IDA has $337.8M in cash with $4.01B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$1.04B. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at 9.5%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $1.64B to $1.81B.
With a beta below 0.7, IDACORP, Inc. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. IDACORP, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing IDA's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.