ATO vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | ATO | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 52 | 83 | -31 |
| Growth | 63 | 89 | -26 |
| Value | 32 | 76 | -44 |
Average of today's Top 30 (mean score 82.6); size and sector limits also decide the book.
One point per daily run; read From → To for the actual range.
ATO at a glance
Same audited fundamentals as the score, unless a card says otherwise.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | +0.1% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | +0.4% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $9.03 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect ATO to earn is essentially unchanged. The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
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Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO): score, valuation & FAQ
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) is a Utilities - Regulated Gas company that scores 47.2 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a below-average reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are D/E (A), while P/S (D) and FCF (F) rate weaker.
Is ATO a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores ATO 47.2 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a below-average reading. That is driven by D/E (A). A score is a quantitative screen of Atmos Energy Corporation's fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does ATO score 47.2 on Bull Rankings?
The score leans on growth at 62.6 out of 100, with value the weakest pillar at 32.1 — the three combine geometrically, so a weak one cannot be papered over by a strong one. ATO earns its highest marks on D/E (A), and is held back by P/S (D) and FCF (F). Each signal is graded against sector-aware thresholds rather than one absolute bar, so ATO is measured against Utilities - Regulated Gas peers, not against the market as a whole.
Is ATO overvalued or undervalued?
We don't compute a reliable discounted-cash-flow value for ATO — typically because it is not yet consistently profitable or free-cash-flow positive — so its valuation rests on growth and price-to-sales rather than on earnings-based intrinsic value. Judge it on the trajectory of the business, not a single multiple.
What are the main risks of investing in ATO?
Free cash flow is negative (-$2.0b) — capital raises or debt issuance likely required; dilution / leverage risk. Hedge-book exposure — many commodity producers hedge forward production; if the hedge book is concentrated at prices well below spot, the upside the market expects is already locked away.
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