DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:DUK • US26441C2044

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This DUK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. DUK Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DUK was profitable.
  • DUK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • DUK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DUK had a positive operating cash flow.
DUK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDUK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B -5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of DUK (2.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • DUK has a Return On Equity of 9.47%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DUK outperforms 46.81% of its industry peers.
  • DUK has a Return On Invested Capital (4.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DUK is in line with the industry average of 4.52%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (4.29%) for DUK is above the 3 year average (4.09%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.51%
ROE 9.47%
ROIC 4.29%
ROA(3y)2.14%
ROA(5y)2.01%
ROE(3y)7.94%
ROE(5y)7.3%
ROIC(3y)4.09%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
DUK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDUK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • DUK's Profit Margin of 15.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DUK outperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DUK has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 26.61%, DUK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DUK has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 71.95%, DUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DUK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.61%
PM (TTM) 15.24%
GM 71.95%
OM growth 3Y6.01%
OM growth 5Y2.17%
PM growth 3Y21.5%
PM growth 5Y23.42%
GM growth 3Y3.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
DUK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDUK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. DUK Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DUK is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DUK has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, DUK has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for DUK is higher compared to a year ago.
DUK Yearly Shares OutstandingDUK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
DUK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDUK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.70, we must say that DUK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • DUK has a Altman-Z score of 0.70. This is in the lower half of the industry: DUK underperforms 68.09% of its industry peers.
  • DUK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.60. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of DUK (1.60) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.6
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.7
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC6.49%
DUK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDUK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.55 indicates that DUK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.55, DUK is doing worse than 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DUK has a Quick Ratio of 0.55. This is a bad value and indicates that DUK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.33, DUK is not doing good in the industry: 87.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.55
Quick Ratio 0.33
DUK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDUK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. DUK Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • DUK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.12%.
  • DUK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.30% yearly.
  • DUK shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.19%.
  • Measured over the past years, DUK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.20% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.12%
EPS 3Y5.84%
EPS 5Y4.3%
EPS Q2Q%-9.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.19%
Revenue growth 3Y3.87%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%7.85%

3.2 Future

  • DUK is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.72% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.86% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.23%
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5Y6.72%
Revenue Next Year4.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.28%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
Revenue Next 5Y4.86%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
DUK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDUK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
DUK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDUK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. DUK Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.14, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of DUK.
  • DUK's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • DUK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.47.
  • DUK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.78.
  • DUK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.62, DUK is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.14
Fwd PE 18.78
DUK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDUK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • DUK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.46
DUK Per share dataDUK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DUK does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of DUK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.79
PEG (5Y)4.68
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%

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5. DUK Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • DUK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.79, DUK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, DUK pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.31%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DUK has a limited annual growth rate of 2.55%.
  • DUK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • DUK has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.55%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
DUK Yearly Dividends per shareDUK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 67.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DUK. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of DUK is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP67.18%
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
DUK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDUK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B -4B
DUK Dividend Payout.DUK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DUK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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DUK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DUKE ENERGY CORP

NYSE:DUK (4/24/2026, 5:27:37 PM)

After market: 126.5 -0.77 (-0.61%)

127.27

-0.77 (-0.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-10
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners69.98%
Inst Owner Change0.15%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change6.57%
Market Cap99.03B
Revenue(TTM)32.24B
Net Income(TTM)4.91B
Analysts71.43
Price Target140.72 (10.57%)
Short Float %1.96%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.31%
Yearly Dividend4.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.55%
DP67.18%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date02-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(2)2.5%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(4)8.68%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.45%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.9%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.76%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.42%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.42%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.68%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.48%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.7%
PT rev (1m)2.43%
PT rev (3m)2.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.14
Fwd PE 18.78
P/S 3.07
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 8.03
P/B 1.91
P/tB 3.02
EV/EBITDA 11.46
EPS(TTM)6.32
EY4.97%
EPS(NY)6.78
Fwd EY5.32%
FCF(TTM)-2.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)15.85
OCFY12.45%
SpS41.43
BVpS66.62
TBVpS42.19
PEG (NY)2.79
PEG (5Y)4.68
Graham Number97.3346 (-23.52%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.51%
ROE 9.47%
ROCE 4.91%
ROIC 4.29%
ROICexc 4.3%
ROICexgc 4.81%
OM 26.61%
PM (TTM) 15.24%
GM 71.95%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.14%
ROA(5y)2.01%
ROE(3y)7.94%
ROE(5y)7.3%
ROIC(3y)4.09%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
ROICexc(3y)4.1%
ROICexc(5y)3.82%
ROICexgc(3y)4.62%
ROICexgc(5y)4.32%
ROCE(3y)4.71%
ROCE(5y)4.39%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.78%
OM growth 3Y6.01%
OM growth 5Y2.17%
PM growth 3Y21.5%
PM growth 5Y23.42%
GM growth 3Y3.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.6
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.08
Cap/Depr 182.04%
Cap/Sales 43.5%
Interest Coverage 2.39
Cash Conversion 75.73%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.55
Quick Ratio 0.33
Altman-Z 0.7
F-Score7
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)193.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)189.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)42.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)41.26%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.12%
EPS 3Y5.84%
EPS 5Y4.3%
EPS Q2Q%-9.64%
EPS Next Y7.23%
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5Y6.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.19%
Revenue growth 3Y3.87%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%7.85%
Revenue Next Year4.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.28%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
Revenue Next 5Y4.86%
EBIT growth 1Y8.02%
EBIT growth 3Y10.11%
EBIT growth 5Y8.5%
EBIT Next Year83.48%
EBIT Next 3Y28.88%
EBIT Next 5Y18.78%
FCF growth 1Y-3629.17%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y0.02%
OCF growth 3Y27.66%
OCF growth 5Y6.84%

DUKE ENERGY CORP / DUK Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DUKE ENERGY CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DUK.


What is the valuation status of DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of DUK stock?

DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for DUKE ENERGY CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) is expected to grow by 7.23% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DUK stock?

The dividend rating of DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 67.18%.