Andrew Bischof, CFA, CPA

Andrew Bischof, CFA, CPA, is a senior equity analyst for Morningstar.

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Three undervalued utilities are positioned to benefit from the shift to natural gas and renewables.

The market underestimates this utility's ability to increase long-term earnings and the dividend.

The acquisition of Noble Americas Energy Solutions provides a natural hedge to the independent power producer's fleet in an environment of depressed power prices.

The planned sale of four merchant coal and gas power plants will allow this narrow-moat utility to pay down debt and fund its pipeline of infrastructure investments.

We don't think the market appreciates the steady cash generation and attractive yield.

Utilities' sharp drop since January has created buying opportunities among some quality names with long dividend-growth histories, strong balance sheets, and attractive growth prospects.

More About Andrew Bischof

Andrew Bischof, CFA, CPA, is a senior equity analyst, resources, for Morningstar. He covers electric, gas, and water utilities and conducts comprehensive research and analysis on his covered companies to provide insights into investment opportunities. He assesses financial statements, competitive advantages, and economic indicators to determine a stock’s intrinsic value. Bischof is a five-time Morningstar Outstanding Research Achievement award winner, which recognizes thought leadership and equity research quality as voted on by senior management.

Before joining Morningstar in 2011, Bischof worked in treasury for Mead Johnson Nutrition. Previously, He was a group audit officer for Bank of America in Chicago, and before that, an auditor for Ernst & Young.

Bischof holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting and a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration, with a concentration in finance, from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Additionally, he holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® and Certified Public Accountant designations.

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