Avista Corporation (AVA) — Stock Score Summary

Avista Corporation (AVA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 90/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (57/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Avista is a regulated utility with stable cash flows but lacks the high-growth, asymmetric upside or pricing power required for our concentrated global equity fund.

Avista Corporation is a regulated utility providing electric and natural gas services to customers across eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of Oregon. As a monopolistic service provider within its territories, the company benefits from stable, regulated revenues and a diversified power generation portfolio including significant hydropower assets. Avista is committed to investing in modern infrastructure and advancing clean energy initiatives across its service areas.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$41.61
Market Cap$3.4B
P/E (TTM)16.58
P/E (Forward)14.91
Price/Book1.24
Return on Equity7.6%
Return on Invested Capital4.9%
Debt/Equity119.09
Gross Margin66.6%
Operating Margin23.7%
Revenue Growth-7.6%
Dividend Yield4.7%
Free Cash Flow$-172M

Avista Corporation operates in the Utilities - Diversified industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avista Corporation’s (AVA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Avista Corporation (AVA) is 90/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (57), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Avista Corporation have an economic moat?
Avista Corporation (AVA) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. 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 Avista Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Avista Corporation (AVA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 90/100. 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 Avista Corporation in?
Avista Corporation (AVA) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Diversified industry (United States).
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