Otter Tail - OTTR Debt to Equity

Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) is implementing wind energy to replace coal, although its PVC pipe production leaves a significant environmental footprint. A monopoly in electrical grids and influence in Minnesota protect the business, which operates within a strict state regulatory framework. This chart for the stock demonstrates a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, which is critical given commodity price volatility and the complexity of managing diversified assets.

This metric measures the proportion of borrowed funds relative to equity, determining the degree of financial leverage and the business's dependence on creditors. By analyzing the total debt-to-equity ratio, an investor assesses the stability of Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR), taking into account the capital intensity of its regulated electric grids and its manufacturing capacities for polymer pipes and metalworking.