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TXNM Energy Inc

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TXNM Energy Inc AI Insights

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As of 2026-01-15

Snapshot

  • FCF TTM is -642M due to 1.2B capex (58% of revenue) - heavy infrastructure investment phase consuming all operating cash[Free Cash Flow TTM]
  • Debt/equity of 1.67 with interest expense (265M TTM) exceeding net income (177M) - leverage straining profitability[Debt to Equity]
  • P/E of 38.9 vs industry median 20.2 despite negative 3Y EPS growth (-10.8%) - premium pricing growth not delivered[P/E Ratio]

Watch Triggers

  • Free Cash Flow TTM: Turns positive for 2 consecutive quartersSignals capex cycle completion and self-funding capability
  • Interest Expense TTM: Exceeds 300M or rises >15% YoY5.7B debt at rising rates could eliminate earnings entirely
  • ROIC TTM: Rises above 4% (toward industry median 3.6%)Validates that capex is generating adequate returns on invested capital

Bull Case

Gross margin of 62.7% vs industry median 42.3% indicates strong cost pass-through and rate structure advantages in regulated markets

Gross Margin TTMOperating Margin TTM

Dividend yield of 2.7% (1.61/share TTM) above industry median 1.09 provides income floor while capex cycle plays out

Dividends Paid Per Share TTMCash Flow TTM

Bear Case

Interest expense of 265M TTM consumes 149% of net income - any rate increases or refinancing stress directly impairs earnings

Interest Expense TTMNet Income TTMTotal Debt

EPS declining -10.8% over 3Y while P/E at 38.9 (1.9x industry median) - multiple compression risk if growth doesn't materialize

EPS Growth 3YP/E Ratio

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Forward Thesis

Capex cycle completion should flip FCF positive within 18-24 months as rate base grows

1-3ymed
  • 1.2B annual capex vs 585M operating cash flow TTM
  • Regulated utility model allows rate recovery on invested capital
  • PPE of 9.4B (78% of assets) generating future earnings
Capex TTM 1.2B vs industry median 1.2BOperating margin 20% in line with utility peersROIC 2.1% suggests early-stage capital deployment
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