DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DUK - US26441C2044 - Common Stock
114 USD
-1.24 (-1.08%)
Taking everything into account, DUK scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DUK was compared to 48 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While DUK has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. DUK is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. Finally DUK also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DUK had positive earnings in the past year.
DUK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years DUK has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years DUK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
DUK's Return On Assets of 2.57% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DUK outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
DUK has a Return On Equity (9.59%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DUK has a Return On Invested Capital (4.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DUK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.87%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.95%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.87%) for DUK is below the current ROIC(4.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.57% | ||
| ROE | 9.59% | ||
| ROIC | 4.38% |
ROA(3y)1.76%
ROA(5y)1.66%
ROE(3y)6.44%
ROE(5y)5.93%
ROIC(3y)3.87%
ROIC(5y)3.68%
1.3 Margins
DUK has a Profit Margin of 15.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DUK outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
DUK's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
DUK has a better Operating Margin (27.12%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
DUK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 71.28%, DUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DUK has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.58% | ||
| GM | 71.28% |
OM growth 3Y3.31%
OM growth 5Y2.83%
PM growth 3Y-2.07%
PM growth 5Y-0.38%
GM growth 3Y-1.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.71%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DUK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
DUK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DUK has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DUK is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
DUK has an Altman-Z score of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that DUK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.68, DUK is doing worse than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
DUK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.60. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DUK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.60. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DUK outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC6.32%
2.3 Liquidity
DUK has a Current Ratio of 0.63. 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 Current ratio value of 0.63, DUK is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that DUK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DUK's Quick ratio of 0.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DUK is outperformed by 89.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.70% over the past year.
DUK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.12% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DUK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.80% in the last year.
DUK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.89% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.7%
EPS 3Y4.1%
EPS 5Y3.12%
EPS Q2Q%11.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.8%
Revenue growth 3Y7.23%
Revenue growth 5Y3.89%
Sales Q2Q%4.76%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, DUK will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.79% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.19%
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
EPS Next 5Y6.79%
Revenue Next Year4.71%
Revenue Next 2Y3.95%
Revenue Next 3Y3.89%
Revenue Next 5Y4.78%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.59, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of DUK.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DUK is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.29. DUK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
DUK is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.79.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DUK.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.51. DUK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as DUK.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.95 |
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.
DUK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.15
PEG (5Y)5.64
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DUK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%.
DUK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.42.
DUK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DUK has a limited annual growth rate of 2.59%.
DUK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DUK has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.59%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
DUK pays out 66.01% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DUK's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP66.01%
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
NYSE:DUK (12/10/2025, 3:59:00 PM)
114
-1.24 (-1.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners69.84%
Inst Owner Change3.18%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change-1.45%
Market Cap88.65B
Revenue(TTM)31.66B
Net Income(TTM)4.93B
Analysts72.14
Price Target139.14 (22.05%)
Short Float %2.02%
Short Ratio5.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
Yearly Dividend4.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.59%
DP66.01%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.89%
Min EPS beat(2)2.5%
Max EPS beat(2)5.29%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.19%
Max EPS beat(4)8.68%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.12%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.16%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.59%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.03%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.43%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.12%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.57%
PT rev (1m)0.34%
PT rev (3m)4.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.79 | ||
| P/S | 2.8 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.36 | ||
| P/B | 1.72 | ||
| P/tB | 2.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.95 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY5.68%
EPS(NY)6.79
Fwd EY5.96%
FCF(TTM)-1.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)15.49
OCFY13.59%
SpS40.71
BVpS66.18
TBVpS41.73
PEG (NY)2.15
PEG (5Y)5.64
Graham Number98.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.57% | ||
| ROE | 9.59% | ||
| ROCE | 4.97% | ||
| ROIC | 4.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.94% | ||
| OM | 27.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.58% | ||
| GM | 71.28% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.76%
ROA(5y)1.66%
ROE(3y)6.44%
ROE(5y)5.93%
ROIC(3y)3.87%
ROIC(5y)3.68%
ROICexc(3y)3.88%
ROICexc(5y)3.68%
ROICexgc(3y)4.39%
ROICexgc(5y)4.19%
ROCE(3y)4.42%
ROCE(5y)4.19%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.73%
OM growth 3Y3.31%
OM growth 5Y2.83%
PM growth 3Y-2.07%
PM growth 5Y-0.38%
GM growth 3Y-1.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.71%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.15 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 175.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 40.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
F-Score7
WACC6.32%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)197.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)189.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)41.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)40.86%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.7%
EPS 3Y4.1%
EPS 5Y3.12%
EPS Q2Q%11.73%
EPS Next Y8.19%
EPS Next 2Y7.27%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
EPS Next 5Y6.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.8%
Revenue growth 3Y7.23%
Revenue growth 5Y3.89%
Sales Q2Q%4.76%
Revenue Next Year4.71%
Revenue Next 2Y3.95%
Revenue Next 3Y3.89%
Revenue Next 5Y4.78%
EBIT growth 1Y11.99%
EBIT growth 3Y10.78%
EBIT growth 5Y6.83%
EBIT Next Year87.48%
EBIT Next 3Y29.72%
EBIT Next 5Y21.36%
FCF growth 1Y79.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y49.71%
OCF growth 3Y14.14%
OCF growth 5Y8.47%
DUKE ENERGY CORP / DUK 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 for DUK stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DUKE ENERGY CORP?
DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) is 17.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.72.
Is the dividend of DUKE ENERGY CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.01%.