Otter Tail Corporation
OTTRIndustrialsNASDAQConglomerates · Last scanned Jun 2, 2026
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Daily timeframeOtter Tail Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in electric utility, manufacturing, and plastic pipe businesses in the United States. With a market capitalization of $3.51B, it sits in mid-cap territory. It operates through three segments: Electric, Manufacturing, and Plastics.
Market Cap
$3.51B
Beta
0.47
P/E (TTM)
12.56
P/E (Fwd)
15.72
EPS (TTM)
$6.66
EPS (Fwd)
$5.32
ROE
15.5%
ROA
5.6%
Cash
$403.2M
Total Debt
$1.21B
Free CF
-$73.6M
52W Change
7.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $403.2M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.21B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$73.6M, 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 15.5%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.6% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has pulled back from $1.46B (2022) to $1.30B (2025), a 11% decline worth watching.
The relatively low beta of 0.47 suggests OTTR 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. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Otter Tail Corporation's trajectory.