ATCO is a diversified company providing services and business solutions globally. It is Alberta’s largest natural gas distribution company, serving approximately 1.2 million customers in nearly 300 communities.
ATCO has manufacturing facilities in Canada, the US, Chile, and Australia. The company serves more than two million customers in over 100 countries around the world. It provides integrated solutions in structures & logistics, electricity, pipelines & liquids, commercial real estate and retail energy.
ATCO owns an impressive asset base comprising of 21 power plants with a generation capacity of 2500+ MW, 87,000 km electric power lines, huge hydrocarbon storage capacity, 64,500 km natural gas pipelines, etc. Its regulated earnings have doubled to 93% in 2017 from 45% in 2012.
Stock Chart & Metrics
- Ticker: tse:aco.x
- Sector: Utilities
- Industry: Utilities - Diversified
- Market Cap: 4.75B
- Market Cap Group: Mid Cap
- P/E: 11.67
- Dividend Yield: 4.55%
- Grade: A
- Dividend Aristocrat: YES
- Chowder Score: Members Only
- Revenue Growth: Members Only
- Dividend Growth: Members Only
- Dividend Growth Fit: 5/10
- Dividend Income Fit: 7/10
Competitors
The competitive landscape is important as they compete for the same business. Below is the list of competitors in the same industry. While not displayed, a number of metrics you can also use to evaluate your picks are the Chowder Score, the Relative Strength Index (RSI), the Graham Number, and the Piotroski F-Score.
| Ticker | Ticker | Company | Market Cap | P/E | Yield | Aristocrat | Graph | SectorID | IndustryID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | NYSE:D | Dominion Resources, Inc. | 41.68 | 12.69 | 5.35 | NO | 1 | 12 | 104 |
| PEG | NYSE:PEG | Public Service Enterprise Group | 30.46 | 17.29 | 3.74 | NO | 1 | 12 | 104 |
| BIP.UN | TSE:BIP.UN | Brookfield Infrastructure Partners | 22.63 | 193.61 | 4.16 | NO | 1 | 12 | 104 |
| ETR | NYSE:ETR | Entergy Corporation | 21.03 | 15.86 | 4.30 | NO | 1 | 12 | 104 |
| CU | TSE:CU | Canadian Utilities | 9.86 | 15.88 | 4.91 | YES | 1 | 12 | 104 |
| ACO.X | TSE:ACO.X | Atco | 4.75 | 11.67 | 4.55 | YES | 1 | 12 | 104 |
Top Picks by Bay Street Experts
Expert stock analysts have shared their opinions, and sometimes prediction, on the company.
For more top picks from stock analysts on Bay Street, check the full list of top picks by expect stock analysts from investment and asset management firms.
Not all analysts are equal and they don't cover the same type of stocks. The analysts performance and ownership is tracked for comparison.
Atco - FAQ
What is the stock ticker for Atco?
The stock ticker for Atco is TSE:aco.x.
Is Atco a good stock to buy?
You need to consider your investment strategy and how TSE:aco.x can fit in your portfolio.
The current dividend income score of 7/10 and dividend growth score of 5/10. Those 2 metrics together should help you decide the fit for your portfolio. Be it for income or for growth.
Is Atco a Buy, Sell or Hold?
The Dividend Snapshot Opportunity Score of 66 out of 100.
The score reflects the strength of a buy signal but it does not show a sell signal if it's low. The higher the better.
A sell signal is more difficult as it often relies on the reason you bought the stock in the first place.
How can I buy stocks for Atco?
You can easily buy the ACO.X stock with an online trading platform.
Just make sure the stock fits your risk profile and investment goals.