(FXU) First Trust Utilities - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE ARCA • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US33734X1845

Electric, Gas, Water, Multi-Utility, Renewable

Description: FXU First Trust Utilities August 13, 2025

The First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX® Fund (FXU) is an ETF that tracks the utilities sector in the US market. As a utilities-focused fund, FXU is likely to be influenced by key economic drivers such as interest rates, energy demand, and infrastructure spending.

The utilities sector is generally considered defensive, with stable cash flows and dividend yields. FXUs underlying holdings are likely to be comprised of utility companies with a mix of generation, transmission, and distribution assets. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch for FXU include dividend yield, payout ratio, and return on equity (ROE).

FXUs exposure to the utilities sector makes it sensitive to regulatory changes, energy policy, and macroeconomic trends. The funds performance is likely to be influenced by factors such as GDP growth, interest rates, and commodity prices. A closer examination of FXUs holdings and sector allocation can provide insights into its potential performance in different market environments.

With an AUM of $1.67 billion, FXU has a significant presence in the market. Its liquidity, as measured by average trading volume, is substantial, with over 215,000 shares traded daily. This liquidity can help reduce trading costs and improve execution for investors.

To evaluate FXUs potential, its essential to analyze its underlying holdings, sector allocation, and macroeconomic trends. By examining KPIs such as dividend yield, ROE, and debt-to-equity ratio, investors can gain a deeper understanding of the funds risk-return profile and make more informed investment decisions.

FXU ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,784m
Category Utilities
TER 0.64%
IPO / Inception 2007-05-08

FXU ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 86.6%
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 35.2%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 3.77%
Analyst Rating -

FXU Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.08%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.83%
Annual Growth 5y -5.11%
Payout Consistency 87.3%
Payout Ratio %

FXU Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 66.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 94.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 84.8%
CAGR 5y 15.71%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) 0.85
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) 3.81
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.31
Alpha 8.30
Beta 0.760
Volatility 15.46%
Current Volume 420k
Average Volume 20d 291k
Stop Loss 44.4 (-3.2%)
Signal -0.29

What is the price of FXU shares?

As of November 03, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 45.85 with a total of 420,011 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.65%, over one month by +0.90%, over three months by +1.39% and over the past year by +25.72%.

Is First Trust Utilities a good stock to buy?

Yes. Based on ValueRay's Analyses, First Trust Utilities (NYSE ARCA:FXU) is currently (November 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 86.63 and therefor a clear technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of FXU is around 48.16 USD . This means that FXU is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.04%.

Is FXU a buy, sell or hold?

First Trust Utilities has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the FXU price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 53.9 17.5%

FXU Fundamental Data Overview October 20, 2025

Market Cap USD = 1.78b (1.78b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
Beta = 0.76
Revenue TTM = 0.0 USD
EBIT TTM = 0.0 USD
EBITDA TTM = 0.0 USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = unknown
Net Debt = unknown
Enterprise Value = 1.78b USD (1.78b + (null Debt) - (null CCE))
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 0.0 / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = 0.0% (FCF TTM 0.0 / Enterprise Value 1.78b)
FCF Margin = unknown (Revenue TTM is 0 or missing)
Net Margin = unknown
Gross Margin = unknown ((Revenue TTM 0.0 - Cost of Revenue TTM 0.0) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = unknown (Enterprise Value 1.78b / Total Assets none)
Interest Expense / Debt = unknown (Interest Expense 0.0 / Debt none)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default 21%)
NOPAT = 0.0 (EBIT 0.0 * (1 - 21.00%))
Current Ratio = unknown (Total Current Assets none / Total Current Liabilities none)
Debt / Equity = unknown (Debt none)
Debt / EBITDA = unknown (Net Debt none / EBITDA 0.0)
Debt / FCF = unknown (Net Debt none / FCF TTM 0.0)
Total Stockholder Equity = 0.0 (from calculated bookValueOfEquity)
RoA = unknown (Net Income 0.0 / Total Assets none)
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 0.0 / Total Stockholder Equity 0.0)
RoCE = unknown (EBIT 0.0 / Capital Employed )
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT 0.0, Invested Capital 0.0, EBIT 0.0)
WACC = 8.82% (E(1.78b)/V(1.78b) * Re(8.82%) + (debt-free company))
Discount Rate = 8.82% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow 0.0)

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