Validea Benjamin Graham Strategy Daily Upgrade Report - 5/7/2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 07 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Validea's Value Investor Model: The model based on Benjamin Graham's strategy has upgraded Otter Tail Corp (OTTR) from a 71% to an 86% rating, indicating strong interest due to its low P/B and P/E ratios, low debt, and solid long-term earnings growth.
Company Overview: Otter Tail Corporation operates in the Electric Utilities industry with diversified operations across electric utility, manufacturing, and plastic pipe businesses, serving regions in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
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About OTTR
Otter Tail Corporation is a holding company which invests in a portfolio of diversified operations, including an electric utility and manufacturing and plastic pipe businesses. The Company operates through three segments: Electric, Manufacturing and Plastics. The Electric segment includes the production, transmission, distribution and sale of electric energy in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota by the Company. The Manufacturing segment consists of businesses in manufacturing activities, including contract machining, metal parts stamping, fabrication and painting, and production of plastic thermoformed horticultural containers, life science and industrial packaging, and material handling components. These businesses have manufacturing facilities in Georgia, Illinois and Minnesota. The Plastics segment consists of businesses producing PVC pipe at plants in North Dakota and Arizona. The PVC pipe is sold primarily in the western half of the United States and Canada.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
