Avista Corporation (AVA) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Avista Corporation is in the Utilities sector and Diversified Utilities industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 39/100.
Quick answer for AVA
Avista Corporation currently has a Wall Street Score of 39/100. The stored market price is $36.79. Its financial score is 14/100. Its valuation score is 73/100. The latest WSS change is +0.9 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Avista Corporation does
Avista Corporation operates as an energy utility, conducting business through its various subsidiaries. Its operations are divided into two primary segments: Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities division is responsible for electric distribution and transmission, as well as natural gas distribution services, across parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho. It also delivers natural gas services to areas of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Additionally, this segment generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana, and engages in the wholesale buying and selling of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment, conversely, supplies electrical services to approximately 17,400 customers located in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. The company generates its electricity from hydroelectric, thermal, and wind power sources. As of February 23, 2022, Avi
AVA financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 39/100
- Current price:
- $36.79
- Market capitalization:
- $3.08B
- Revenue:
- $1.92B
- Net income:
- $227.0M
- Free cash flow:
- $-101.0M
- Cash:
- $25.0M
- Total debt:
- $3.29B
- EPS:
- 2.78
- P/E ratio:
- 13.2x
- Financial score:
- 14/100
- Valuation score:
- 73/100
- Revenue score:
- 23/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $-101.0M, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
- The balance sheet shows $25.0M of cash versus $3.29B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is +0.9 points: AVA increased 0.9 points because Valuation improved by 9.8 points.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 73/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as strong within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 14/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-09.
How to research AVA
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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