Pinnacle West Capital Corporation
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Daily timeframePinnacle West Capital Corporation, through its subsidiary, provides retail and wholesale electric services in the state of Arizona. Valued at $12.09B, PNW is a large-cap name in its sector. The company engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity using nuclear, gas, oil, coal, and solar generating facilities.
Market Cap
$12.09B
Beta
0.46
P/E (TTM)
18.61
P/E (Fwd)
17.91
EPS (TTM)
$5.36
EPS (Fwd)
$5.57
ROE
9.6%
ROA
2.5%
Cash
$6.4M
Total Debt
$15.14B
Free CF
-$831.1M
52W Change
9.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $6.4M in cash, though total debt stands at $15.14B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$831.1M. 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 9.6%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.5% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $4.32B (2022) to $5.34B (2025), reflecting a 23% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation 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. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its sector.