(XEL) Xcel Energy - NASDAQ
Sector: Utilities | Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 48.325m USD | Total Return: 19.7% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 486M
EPS Trend: 94.7%
Qual. Beats: 0
Rev. Trend: -12.5%
Qual. Beats: 0
Warnings
High Debt while negative Cash Flow
Altman Z'' 0.91 < 1.0 - financial distress zone
Choppy Below Avwap Earnings
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) is a major U.S. utility provider operating regulated electric and natural gas segments across eight states, primarily in the Midwest and Southwest. The company manages a diverse power generation portfolio that integrates traditional fossil fuels with nuclear, wind, and solar assets. As a regulated utility, Xcel operates under a cost-of-service model where state commissions approve rates, providing a predictable framework for recovering capital investments in infrastructure.
Beyond standard distribution, the company maintains extensive transmission networks and natural gas storage facilities. The utility sector is currently undergoing a structural transition toward decarbonization, and Xcel has positioned itself as a significant owner of wind energy capacity to meet regional renewable mandates. For a more granular look at these financial trends, you can explore the detailed metrics available on ValueRay.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Xcel Energy also engages in wholesale commodity trading and invests in non-regulated assets such as community solar gardens. This vertical integration allows the firm to manage the entire energy lifecycle from generation and interstate transport to final residential and commercial delivery.
- Rate case outcomes in Colorado and Minnesota determine allowed return on equity
- Wildfire liability risks and litigation costs impact balance sheet and investor sentiment
- Multi-billion dollar clean energy transition plans drive long-term rate base growth
- Fluctuating interest rates influence capital intensive infrastructure financing and dividend attractiveness
- Regulatory approval of transmission expansion projects dictates future revenue and earnings growth
| Net Income: 2.09b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue |
| FCF/TA: -0.04 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -3.39 > 1.0 |
| NWC/Revenue: -11.86% < 20% (prev -10.02%; Δ -1.84% < -1%) |
| CFO/TA 0.01 > 3% & CFO 669.0m > Net Income 2.09b |
| Net Debt (39.6b) to EBITDA (6.21b): 6.37 < 3 |
| Current Ratio: 0.77 > 1.5 & < 3 |
| Outstanding Shares: last quarter (626.0m) vs 12m ago 8.49% < -2% |
| Gross Margin: 18.91% > 18% (prev 45.47%; Δ -26.56% > 0.5%) |
| Asset Turnover: 18.76% > 50% (prev 18.83%; Δ -0.06% > 0%) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio: 2.32 > 6 (EBIT TTM 3.26b / Interest Expense TTM 1.41b) |
| A: -0.02 (Total Current Assets 5.88b - Total Current Liabilities 7.64b) / Total Assets 84.8b |
| B: 0.11 (Retained Earnings 9.39b / Total Assets 84.8b) |
| C: 0.04 (EBIT TTM 3.26b / Avg Total Assets 78.8b) |
| D: 0.39 (Book Value of Equity 23.8b / Total Liabilities 61.0b) |
| Altman-Z'' = 0.91 = BB |
| DSRI: 0.94 (Receivables 2.09b/2.06b, Revenue 14.8b/13.7b) |
| GMI: 2.40 (GM 45.47% / 18.91%) |
| AQI: 1.01 (AQ_t 0.10 / AQ_t-1 0.10) |
| SGI: 1.08 (Revenue 14.8b / 13.7b) |
| TATA: 0.02 (NI 2.09b - CFO 669.0m) / TA 84.8b) |
| Beneish M = -1.74 (Cap -4..+1) = CCC |
As of June 21, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 77.41 with a total of 14,786,900 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.35%,
over one month by -2.18%,
over three months by -1.93% and
over the past year by +19.74%.
Xcel Energy has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.18. Therefore, it is recommended to buy XEL.
- StrongBuy: 9
- Buy: 3
- Hold: 4
- Sell: 1
- StrongSell: 0
| Analysts Target Price | 91.4 | 18.1% |
P/E Trailing = 22.3084
P/E Forward = 18.8679
P/S = 3.2687
P/B = 2.0299
P/EG = 2.1096
Revenue TTM = 14.8b USD
EBIT TTM = 3.26b USD
EBITDA TTM = 6.21b USD
Long Term Debt = 34.6b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.59b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 41.4b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 2.17b
Net Debt = 39.6b USD (calculated: Debt 41.4b - CCE 1.76b)
Enterprise Value = 87.9b USD (48.3b + Debt 41.4b - CCE 1.76b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.32 (Ebit TTM 3.26b / Interest Expense TTM 1.41b)
EV/FCF = -27.11x (Enterprise Value 87.9b / FCF TTM -3.24b)
FCF Yield = -3.69% (FCF TTM -3.24b / Enterprise Value 87.9b)
FCF Margin = -21.94% (FCF TTM -3.24b / Revenue TTM 14.8b)
Net Margin = 14.14% (Net Income TTM 2.09b / Revenue TTM 14.8b)
Gross Margin = 18.91% ((Revenue TTM 14.8b - Cost of Revenue TTM 12.0b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 22.76% (prev -48.81%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.04 (Enterprise Value 87.9b / Total Assets 84.8b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.40% (Interest Expense 1.41b / Debt 41.4b)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US federal default 21%)
NOPAT = 2.57b (EBIT 3.26b * (1 - 21.00%))
Current Ratio = 0.77 (Total Current Assets 5.88b / Total Current Liabilities 7.64b)
Debt / Equity = 1.74 (Debt 41.4b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 23.8b)
Debt / EBITDA = 6.37 (Net Debt 39.6b / EBITDA 6.21b)
Debt / FCF = -12.21 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 39.6b / FCF TTM -3.24b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 22.4b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 2.65% (Net Income 2.09b / Total Assets 84.8b)
RoE = 9.34% (Net Income TTM 2.09b / Total Stockholder Equity 22.4b)
RoCE = 5.72% (EBIT 3.26b / Capital Employed (Equity 22.4b + L.T.Debt 34.6b))
RoIC = 3.26% (NOPAT 2.57b / Invested Capital 79.0b)
WACC = 4.68% (E(48.3b)/V(89.7b) * Re(6.38%) + D(41.4b)/V(89.7b) * Rd(3.40%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 6.38% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: 98.88 | Cagr: 5.58%
[DCF] Fair Price = unknown (Cash Flow -3.24b)
EPS Correlation: 94.74 | EPS CAGR: 6.63% | SUE: 0.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -12.48 | Revenue CAGR: -0.54% | SUE: -0.25 | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.79 | Chg30d=+0.58% | Revisions=+27% | Analysts=11
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=1.40 | Chg30d=-0.04% | Revisions=+0% | Analysts=11
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=4.11 | Chg30d=-0.03% | Revisions=-23% | GrowthEPS=+8.2% | GrowthRev=+7.7%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=4.53 | Chg30d=+0.04% | Revisions=+23% | GrowthEPS=+10.2% | GrowthRev=+9.5%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +27%