<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission’s approval of Otter Tail (OTTR) subsidiary Otter Tail Power’s rate settlement, which includes a moratorium on further base rate hikes until late 2029, gives investors a clearer view of future regulated revenue.</p> <p>See our latest analysis for Otter Tail.</p> <p>Against this regulatory backdrop, Otter Tail’s share price has eased in the very short term, with a 7 day share price return of 3.89% and a 30 day share price return of 0.54%. However, its 1 year total shareholder return of 9.37% and 5 year total shareholder return of 114.87% point to momentum that has built over time rather than faded.</p> <p>If this kind of steady utility story appeals to you, it could also be a good moment to look at power grid related names using our 24 power grid technology and infrastructure stocks as a starting point.</p> <p>With the rate outlook clearer and the share price sitting close to analyst targets while long term returns remain strong, is Otter Tail quietly cheap right now, or has the market already priced in whatever growth lies ahead?</p> <h2>Preferred P/E of 13.1x: Is it justified?</h2> <p>Otter Tail currently trades at a P/E of 13.1x, which screens as cheaper than the broader US market and its utility peers, even though the shares sit slightly above the average analyst price target of $83 with a last close of $85.80.</p> <p>The P/E multiple simply compares the company’s share price to its earnings per share, so you are effectively paying 13.1 times recent earnings for each share of Otter Tail. For an electric utility with additional manufacturing and plastics operations, this is a common way investors shorthand expectations about earnings durability and profit trends.</p> <p>On one hand, Otter Tail’s P/E of 13.1x sits below the US market level of 19x and below the US Electric Utilities industry average of 21.8x. This suggests the shares are priced more conservatively than many peers. On the other hand, that 13.1x is slightly above an estimated fair P/E of 12.6x. This is a level the market could also gravitate toward if expectations cool, especially with earnings forecast to decline by an average of 10.1% per year over the next 3 years.</p> <p>Explore the SWS fair ratio for Otter Tail</p> <p><strong>Result: Price-to-Earnings of 13.1x (ABOUT RIGHT)</strong></p> <p>However, there are a couple of watchpoints, including forecasts for 10.1% average annual earnings declines and the recent share price premium to the US$83 analyst target.</p> <p>Find out about the key risks to this Otter Tail narrative.</p> <h2>Another View: Cash Flows Paint A Tougher Picture</h2> <p>While the P/E of 13.1x looks cheaper than the US market and utilities peers, our DCF model points the other way. Otter Tail is trading at $86.36 versus an estimated value of $68.11, which suggests the shares are expensive on a cash flow basis. So which signal should matter more to you?</p> <p>Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.</p> <figure><img height="476" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/91047cdb-af5a-4630-a8bb-e8a30ed0ec6c/chart/dcf/query-ZGF0ZT0yMDI2LTAzLTEx?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="746" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/91047cdb-af5a-4630-a8bb-e8a30ed0ec6c/chart/dcf/query-ZGF0ZT0yMDI2LTAzLTEx"/><figcaption>OTTR Discounted Cash Flow as at Mar 2026</figcaption></figure><p>Simply Wall St performs a discounted cash flow (DCF) on every stock in the world every day (check out Otter Tail for example). We show the entire calculation in full. You can track the result in your watchlist or portfolio and be alerted when this changes, or use our stock screener to discover 48 high quality undervalued stocks. If you save a screener we even alert you when new companies match - so you never miss a potential opportunity.</p> <h2>Next Steps</h2> <p>If this mix of positives and watchpoints feels finely balanced, it makes sense to move quickly and check the numbers for yourself, starting with 1 key reward and 2 important warning signs.</p> <h2>Looking for more investment ideas?</h2> <p>If Otter Tail is on your radar, do not stop there. 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<p>Otter Tail (OTTR) received approval for a rate settlement from the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, ensuring no base rate hikes until late 2029. Despite a recent share price dip, Otter Tail has shown strong long-term returns. Currently trading at a P/E of 13.1x, it appears cheaper than the broader market but slightly above its estimated fair value. However, forecasts indicate a potential 10.1% annual earnings decline over the next three years, raising concerns about its valuation. A DCF analysis suggests the stock may be overvalued at $86.36 compared to an estimated value of $68.11.</p>

Otter Tail (OTTR) Valuation Check After Rate Settlement Approval And Earnings Slowdown Forecast