Peabody Energy Corporation: A Business-Changing Acquisition

  • Peabody's acquisition of Australian metallurgical coal assets transforms its business model, offering higher-margin revenue streams and diversification beyond thermal coal. Despite recent earnings declines due to lower coal prices, Peabody's EV/EBITDA and P/CF ratios suggest the stock is attractively undervalued with strong cash generation. My DCF and peer multiples analysis both indicate significant upside potential, while the company's robust balance sheet provides resilience against short-term risks.