Avista Corp. (AVA) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Avista Corp. (AVA) has a Graham intrinsic value of $22.13 per share. At $36.67 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 66% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 3.5% a year to $2.0B, with an average return on invested capital of 6.6%.

Graham intrinsic value
$22.13
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$36.67
Price vs Graham value
66% above
Market cap
$3.0B
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.0B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
3.5%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
6.6%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
-$101.0M

AVA 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $2.0B $193.0M $2.38 -$101.0M 18.0% 10.8%
FY2024 $1.9B $180.0M $2.29 $1.0M 15.8% 11.5%
FY2023 $1.8B $171.2M $2.24 -$51.6M 14.7% 7.1%
FY2022 $1.7B $155.2M $2.12 -$327.8M 11.1% 4.2%
FY2021 $1.4B $147.3M $2.10 -$172.6M 15.9% 4.9%
FY2020 $1.3B $129.5M $1.90 -$73.3M 17.6% 5.6%
FY2019 $1.3B $197.0M $2.97 -$44.3M 15.6% 5.0%
FY2018 $1.4B $136.4M $2.07 -$62.5M 18.7% 6.5%
FY2017 $1.4B $115.9M $1.79 -$2.0M 19.7% 5.1%
FY2016 $1.4B $137.2M $2.15 -$48.4M 20.1% 5.6%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

AVISTA CORP has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 3.5% annually over the past decade.

AVISTA CORP has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 6.6% ROIC.

AVISTA CORP has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, AVISTA CORP is modeled at 1.1% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $22.13 per share.

AVA stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Avista Corp. (AVA) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 1.1% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, AVA's intrinsic value is about $22.13 per share.

Is AVA stock undervalued?

At $36.67 (close on Oct 17, 2026), AVA trades 66% above its Graham value of $22.13. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Avista Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $1.4B in fiscal 2016 to $2.0B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. Net income was $193.0M in fiscal 2025.

Does Avista Corp. generate free cash flow?

Avista Corp. generated -$101.0M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 1 of the last 10 reported years.

What is AVA's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 6.6%, and average return on equity was 7.5%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this AVA data come from?

From Avista Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 3, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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