Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Utilities
Atmos Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the regulated natural gas distribution, and pipeline and storage businesses in the United States. It operates through two segments, Distribution, and Pipeline and Storage. The Distribution segment is involved in the regulated natural gas distribution and related sales operations in eight states. This segment distributes natural gas to approximately 3.4 million residential, commercial, public authority, and industrial customers; and owned 76,000 miles of underground distribution and transmission mains. The Pipeline and Storage segment engages in the pipeline and storage operations. This segment transports natural gas for third parties and manages five underground storage facilities in Texas; provides ancillary services customary to the pipeline industry, including parking arrangements, lending, and inventory sales; and owned 5,700 miles of gas transmission lines. Atmos Energy Corporation was founded in 1906 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | -5.3% |
| Utilities Sector Avg FCF Yield | -4.3% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $-1.5B |
| Market Cap | $28.7B |
| P/E Ratio | 20.3x |
Atmos Energy Corporation's FCF yield of -5.3% is below the Utilities sector average (-4.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atmos Energy Corporation's (ATO) free cash flow yield?
Atmos Energy Corporation's (ATO) free cash flow yield is -5.3%. That is below the Utilities sector average (-4.3%).
Is ATO's free cash flow yield good?
At -5.3%, ATO's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Atmos Energy Corporation generate?
Atmos Energy Corporation generated $-1.5B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $28.7B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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