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.
1. DUK Profitability Analysis
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years DUK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of DUK (2.51%) is worse than 60.87% of its industry peers.
- DUK has a Return On Equity of 9.47%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DUK outperforms 45.65% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of DUK (4.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DUK is in line with the industry average of 4.49%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.09%) for DUK is below the current ROIC(4.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.24%, DUK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DUK has grown nicely.
- DUK's Operating Margin of 26.61% is amongst the best of the industry. DUK outperforms 89.13% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DUK has grown nicely.
- DUK's Gross Margin of 71.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DUK outperforms 63.04% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 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%
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
- The number of shares outstanding for DUK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DUK has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.72, we must say that DUK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- DUK has a worse Altman-Z score (0.72) than 67.39% 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.60, DUK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC6.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.55 indicates that DUK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- DUK has a Current ratio of 0.55. This is amonst the worse of the industry: DUK underperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.33 indicates that DUK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- DUK has a Quick ratio of 0.33. This is amonst the worse of the industry: DUK underperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 |
3. DUK Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.12% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.30% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, DUK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.19% in the last year.
- DUK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.20% yearly.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.72% on average over the next years.
- DUK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.34%
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
EPS Next 5Y6.72%
Revenue Next Year3.9%
Revenue Next 2Y3.93%
Revenue Next 3Y3.74%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. DUK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.07, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of DUK.
- DUK's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- DUK is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.63, DUK is valued on the expensive side.
- DUK's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- DUK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DUK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of DUK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.87
PEG (5Y)4.9
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
5. DUK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.23%, DUK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.92, DUK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- DUK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.23% |
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 Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 67.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DUK. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- DUK's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP67.18%
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
DUK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
133.15
+1.33 (+1.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/bmo
Inst Owners70.05%
Inst Owner Change-6.04%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change6.7%
Market Cap103.55B
Revenue(TTM)32.24B
Net Income(TTM)4.91B
Analysts72.14
Price Target137.39 (3.18%)
Short Float %2.21%
Short Ratio4.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.23% |
Yearly Dividend4.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.55%
DP67.18%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (1.065)
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)1.46%
PT rev (3m)-1.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.63 | ||
| P/S | 3.21 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.4 | ||
| P/B | 2 | ||
| P/tB | 3.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.64 |
EPS(TTM)6.32
EY4.75%
EPS(NY)6.78
Fwd EY5.09%
FCF(TTM)-2.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)15.86
OCFY11.91%
SpS41.45
BVpS66.66
TBVpS42.22
PEG (NY)2.87
PEG (5Y)4.9
Graham Number97.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.72 |
F-Score7
WACC6.52%
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 Y7.34%
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.82%
EPS Next 5Y6.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.19%
Revenue growth 3Y3.87%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%7.85%
Revenue Next Year3.9%
Revenue Next 2Y3.93%
Revenue Next 3Y3.74%
Revenue Next 5Y4.86%
EBIT growth 1Y8.02%
EBIT growth 3Y10.11%
EBIT growth 5Y8.5%
EBIT Next Year85.21%
EBIT Next 3Y27.64%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DUK.
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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 21.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.
How financially healthy is DUKE ENERGY CORP?
The financial health rating of DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) is 0 / 10.