Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) — Stock Score Summary

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 52/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (29/100), and Momentum (48/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Atmos Energy is a high-quality regulated natural gas utility (Q: 62). However, it lacks the asymmetric growth profile or direct exposure to our core macro themes to justify inclusion in a concentrated 10-15 stock portfolio.

Atmos Energy Corporation is the largest natural gas-only distributor in the United States, operating regulated natural gas distribution and transmission segments. The company benefits from a stable, regulated revenue stream and a vast infrastructure network, serving millions of customers across multiple states. Its focus on pipeline safety and infrastructure modernization provides a strong operational foundation.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$168.30
Market Cap$28.9B
P/E (TTM)21.89
P/E (Forward)19.90
Price/Book1.99
Return on Equity9.6%
Return on Invested Capital6.1%
Debt/Equity64.59
Gross Margin61.0%
Operating Margin39.3%
Revenue Growth0.6%
Dividend Yield2.3%
Free Cash Flow$-2.2B

Atmos Energy Corporation operates in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atmos Energy Corporation’s (ATO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) is 52/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (29), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Atmos Energy Corporation have an economic moat?
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Atmos Energy Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 52/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Atmos Energy Corporation in?
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry (United States).
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