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    Peabody Energy (BTU) Sees Higher Centurion Output, Is The Stock Cheap?

    Simply Wall St·10/26/2026 03:35:48
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    Recent coverage points to higher production at Peabody Energy (BTU)'s Centurion mine and steady coal pricing, a mix that is shaping how traders weigh its valuation signals against operational momentum.

    Despite support from higher Centurion output and steady coal pricing, Peabody Energy’s recent share price performance has been weak. The stock is down 25.39% on a year-to-date share price basis, and the 1-year total shareholder return has declined 20.20%, even after a strong 101.87% total shareholder return over five years.

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    Peabody Energy has a long operating history, fresh Centurion momentum and a recent share price slide that leaves a sharp gap between story and sticker. Is this still a strong miner at a stretched tag or a mispriced workhorse?

    Most Popular Narrative: 28% Undervalued

    Peabody Energy’s most followed narrative points to a fair value of $31.58 per share, which sits well above the recent $22.89 close and puts Centurion execution and policy support in the spotlight.

    Execution of the Centurion premium hard coking coal ramp up, which targets around 4.7 million tons per year over a 25 year life at an expected cash cost of roughly US$105 per ton on a first quartile cost curve, would increase Peabody Energy’s exposure to higher margin metallurgical coal and can lift future segment EBITDA and overall earnings once steady state production is achieved.

    See why 28 investors see Peabody Energy as 28% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of $31.58 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, the Peabody Energy narrative leans heavily on a smooth Centurion ramp and ongoing coal friendly U.S. policy, both of which are vulnerable if execution slips or demand weakens.

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