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PPL (NYSE:PPL)

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PPL stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 80 (better than 80% compared with investment alternatives), PPL (Electric Utilities, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of PPL are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 39 (worse than 61% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 75) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 78, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 80, is a strong buy recommendation based on PPL's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company PPL exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 39), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 75). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 78) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	39
Growth Rank	75
Safety Rank	78
Combined Rank	80

Country	USA
Industry	Electric Utilities
Index	Low Emissions, Customer Focus US, SDG 13, SDG 6, SDG 7, SDG 8, SDG 9, S&P 500
Size class	Medium

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: PPL

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	33	47	39	39
GROWTH
GROWTH	3	97	79	75
SAFETY
SAFETY	77	91	85	78
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	95	93	91	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	49	100	96	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Mar-2025. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better PPL is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	33	47	39	39
GROWTH
GROWTH	3	97	79	75
SAFETY
SAFETY	77	91	85	78
COMBINED
COMBINED	23	99	90	80

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of PPL the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 39 (worse than 61% compared with alternatives), PPL shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators where three out of four are below average for PPL. Only the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) indicates good stock value with a Price-to-Book Rank of 56, which means that the stock price is lower compared with invested capital than for 56% of comparable investments. All other value indicators are below the market median. Price-to-Sales is 30 which means the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 70% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning PPL's revenue levels. The same is valid for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 56 and for the dividend yields rank which is lower than for 63% of comparable companies, making the stock more expensive as regards to with the company's expected dividend payouts. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 39, is a hold recommendation based on PPL's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Why are market participants paying such a high price for PPL, where three out of four value indicators are below par? One reason could be that the company is well financed, indicated by the high book capital level, and has a promising future that is not yet visible in reported revenues and profits. That would also explain the low dividend yield because the company needs the cash to invest in its future. If investors can verify a picture in this sense, the stock may still be a good investment, even though current company-reported financials don't fully explain current stock prices. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is essential in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	18	36	25	30
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	54	48	41	36
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	59	65	53	56
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	31	39	39	37
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	33	47	39	39

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of PPL; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 75 (better than 75% compared with alternatives) for 2025, PPL shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for PPL. Profit Growth has a rank of 56 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 56% of its competitors. The same is valid for capital growth and stock returns. Capital Growth has a rank of 73, and Stock Returns has a rank of 69 which means that the stock returns have recently been above 69% of alternative investments. Only revenue growth is low with a Sales Growth has a rank of 48 (52% of its competitors are better). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 75, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The many positive growth indicators indicate a positive growth momentum with only low revenue growth. That can also be attributed to divestments or the sale of unprofitable businesses. If that is the reason, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	17	59	86	48
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	3	83	54	56
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	30	100	32	73
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	25	55	71	69
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	3	97	79	75

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of PPL.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 78 (better than 78% compared with alternatives) for 2025, the company PPL has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of PPL is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, where all three are above average for PPL. Leverage is at 76, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 76% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 50, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 50% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 75, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 75% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 78 (better than 78% compared with alternatives), PPL has a financing structure that is significantly safer than that of its competitors. These three positive financing indicators signal that the company is less likely to default on its debt obligations. However, it also means that its shareholder returns will be more modest if things go well. A low safety means fewer troubles in downtimes and less upside in good times. Investors may not have a debt issue with PPL but they should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	62	80	78	76
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	100	73	68	50
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	36	70	66	75
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	77	91	85	78

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of PPL and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	80	90	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	42	50	31	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	85	87	71	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	98	68	84	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	95	93	91	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for PPL.
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