(XEL) Xcel Energy - Ratings and Ratios
Electricity, Natural Gas
XEL EPS (Earnings per Share)
XEL Revenue
Description: XEL Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy Inc. is a leading electric and natural gas utility company in the United States, operating through two main segments: Regulated Electric Utility and Regulated Natural Gas Utility. The company generates electricity from a diverse mix of energy sources, including renewable and non-renewable fuels, and serves a wide range of customers across eight states.
From a business perspective, Xcel Energys diversified energy mix and regulated utility model provide a stable foundation for long-term growth. The companys focus on renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, is also expected to drive growth in the coming years. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch include the companys renewable energy capacity, customer growth rate, and return on equity (RoE), which currently stands at 10.08%. Additionally, Xcel Energys dividend yield and payout ratio are also important metrics, as the company has a history of paying consistent dividends to shareholders.
In terms of financial performance, Xcel Energys market capitalization is approximately $38.97 billion, with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.86. The companys ability to generate cash flow and invest in new projects will be crucial in driving future growth. Other important KPIs include the companys debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and capital expenditure plans.
From a valuation perspective, Xcel Energys stock price is currently trading near its 52-week high, with support levels at $68.4, $66.7, and $65.2. The companys price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 19.87, which is slightly higher than its forward P/E ratio, indicating expected earnings growth in the coming year. Overall, Xcel Energys strong business model, diversified energy mix, and commitment to renewable energy make it an attractive investment opportunity for income-seeking investors.
XEL Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 43,085m |
| Sub-Industry | Electric Utilities |
| IPO / Inception | 1985-09-24 |
XEL Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 39.8% |
| Fundamental | 37.8% |
| Dividend Rating | 56.0% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -1.51% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.18 of 5 |
XEL Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 3.20% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 3.77% |
| Annual Growth 5y | -0.90% |
| Payout Consistency | 97.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 61.9% |
XEL Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 71.5% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 79.2% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 26.8% |
| CAGR 5y | 2.98% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.09 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 0.29 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.53 |
| Alpha | 0.34 |
| Beta | 0.835 |
| Volatility | 18.60% |
| Current Volume | 7080.6k |
| Average Volume 20d | 3374.3k |
| Stop Loss | 71.1 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | 0.41 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.5
| Net Income (2.07b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 837.4m TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.84pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -1.57% (prev -1.46%; Δ -0.11pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.06 (>3.0%) and CFO 4.51b > Net Income 2.07b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (31.87b) to EBITDA (5.87b) ratio: 5.43 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.96 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (582.0m) change vs 12m ago 4.49% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 45.82% (prev 45.98%; Δ -0.16pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 19.48% (prev 20.29%; Δ -0.80pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 2.33 (EBITDA TTM 5.87b / Interest Expense TTM 1.24b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.83
| (A) -0.00 = (Total Current Assets 5.67b - Total Current Liabilities 5.89b) / Total Assets 75.34b |
| (B) 0.12 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 8.81b / Total Assets 75.34b |
| (C) 0.04 = EBIT TTM 2.90b / Avg Total Assets 71.63b |
| (D) 0.19 = Book Value of Equity 10.22b / Total Liabilities 54.38b |
| Total Rating: 0.83 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 37.83
| 1. Piotroski 2.50pt = -2.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -3.68% = -1.84 |
| 3. FCF Margin -19.51% = -7.32 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.54 = 1.41 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 5.52 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 4.16% = 5.20 |
| 7. RoE 10.41% = 0.87 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -46.16% = -2.31 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -7.57% = -1.26 |
| 10. EPS Trend -3.03% = -0.08 |
| 11. EPS CAGR -14.78% = -1.85 |
What is the price of XEL shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.23%, over one month by +1.33%, over three months by +9.82% and over the past year by +16.48%.
Is Xcel Energy a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of XEL is around 69.56 USD . This means that XEL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.17%.
Is XEL a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 9
- Buy: 3
- Hold: 4
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the XEL price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 77.6 | 5.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 77.6 | 5.8% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 78 | 6.3% |
Last update: 2025-09-13 04:44
XEL Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1.45b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 20.1801
P/E Forward = 17.762
P/S = 3.087
P/B = 2.0555
P/EG = 2.6922
Beta = 0.355
Revenue TTM = 13.96b USD
EBIT TTM = 2.90b USD
EBITDA TTM = 5.87b USD
Long Term Debt = 31.10b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.28b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 32.38b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.28b + Long Term 31.10b)
Net Debt = 31.87b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 74.01b USD (43.09b + Debt 32.38b - CCE 1.45b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.33 (Ebit TTM 2.90b / Interest Expense TTM 1.24b)
FCF Yield = -3.68% (FCF TTM -2.72b / Enterprise Value 74.01b)
FCF Margin = -19.51% (FCF TTM -2.72b / Revenue TTM 13.96b)
Net Margin = 14.85% (Net Income TTM 2.07b / Revenue TTM 13.96b)
Gross Margin = 45.82% ((Revenue TTM 13.96b - Cost of Revenue TTM 7.56b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 7.24 (Enterprise Value 74.01b / Book Value Of Equity 10.22b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.02% (Interest Expense 331.0m / Debt 32.38b)
Taxrate = -26.21% (set to none) (-402.0m / 1.53b)
NOPAT = unknown (EBIT/Op.Income or Taxrate missing)
Current Ratio = 0.96 (Total Current Assets 5.67b / Total Current Liabilities 5.89b)
Debt / Equity = 1.54 (Debt 32.38b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 20.96b)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.52 (Net Debt 31.87b / EBITDA 5.87b)
Debt / FCF = -11.89 (Debt 32.38b / FCF TTM -2.72b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 19.91b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 2.75% (Net Income 2.07b, Total Assets 75.34b )
RoE = 10.41% (Net Income TTM 2.07b / Total Stockholder Equity 19.91b)
RoCE = 5.68% (Ebit 2.90b / (Equity 19.91b + L.T.Debt 31.10b))
RoIC = 4.16% (Ebit 2.90b / (Assets 75.34b - Current Assets 5.67b))
WACC = unknown (E(43.09b)/V(75.47b) * Re(9.09%)) + (D(32.38b)/V(75.47b) * Rd(1.02%) * (1-Tc(none)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 99.24 | Cagr: 0.55%
Discount Rate = 9.09% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -2.72b)
Revenue Correlation: -46.16 | Revenue CAGR: -7.57%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 12.01
EPS Correlation: -3.03 | EPS CAGR: -14.78%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 7.49
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