DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DUK - US26441C2044 - Common Stock
123.49 USD
-0.18 (-0.15%)
Taking everything into account, DUK scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DUK was compared to 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. DUK has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. DUK is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DUK was profitable.
DUK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years DUK has always been profitable.
DUK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.51%, DUK is doing worse than 63.83% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 9.34%, DUK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.55% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.31%, DUK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.32% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DUK is in line with the industry average of 5.02%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.87%) for DUK is below the current ROIC(4.31%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.51% | ||
| ROE | 9.34% | ||
| ROIC | 4.31% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 15.20%, DUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.83% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DUK has remained more or less at the same level.
DUK has a Operating Margin of 26.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DUK outperforms 87.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DUK has grown nicely.
DUK has a Gross Margin of 69.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: DUK outperforms 63.83% 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 | 26.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.2% | ||
| GM | 69.92% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for DUK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DUK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DUK is higher compared to a year ago.
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 70.21% of its industry peers.
DUK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DUK has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.62) than 63.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC6.39%
2.3 Liquidity
DUK has a Current Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that DUK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DUK's Current ratio of 0.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DUK is outperformed by 82.98% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that DUK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.42, DUK is not doing good in the industry: 89.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DUK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.70%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, DUK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.12% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DUK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.46% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DUK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.7%
EPS 3Y4.1%
EPS 5Y3.12%
EPS Q2Q%11.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.46%
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 6.81% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.34%
EPS Next 2Y7.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.13%
EPS Next 5Y6.81%
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y4.1%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.78%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.06 indicates a rather expensive 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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DUK to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.35), we can say DUK is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.22, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of DUK.
DUK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
DUK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 33.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DUK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.69 |
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)2.28
PEG (5Y)6.11
EPS Next 2Y7.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DUK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.44%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.23, DUK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
DUK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.44% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DUK has a limited annual growth rate of 2.59%.
DUK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
DUK has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.59%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
68.02% 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.
DP68.02%
EPS Next 2Y7.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.13%
NYSE:DUK (11/12/2025, 3:01:04 PM)
123.49
-0.18 (-0.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners69.51%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change-0.55%
Market Cap96.03B
Revenue(TTM)30.36B
Net Income(TTM)4.75B
Analysts72.14
Price Target138.67 (12.29%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio5.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.44% |
Yearly Dividend4.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.59%
DP68.02%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.98%
Min EPS beat(2)5.29%
Max EPS beat(2)8.68%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.36%
Max EPS beat(4)8.68%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.84%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.58%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.66%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.03%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.03%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.16%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.59%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.24%
PT rev (1m)4.84%
PT rev (3m)6.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.22 | ||
| P/S | 3.07 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.89 | ||
| P/tB | 3.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.69 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY5.25%
EPS(NY)6.78
Fwd EY5.49%
FCF(TTM)-0.72
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)15.36
OCFY12.43%
SpS40.21
BVpS65.44
TBVpS40.62
PEG (NY)2.28
PEG (5Y)6.11
Graham Number97.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.51% | ||
| ROE | 9.34% | ||
| ROCE | 4.9% | ||
| ROIC | 4.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.86% | ||
| OM | 26.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.2% | ||
| GM | 69.92% | ||
| 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 | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 179.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 39.99% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
F-Score7
WACC6.39%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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 Y8.34%
EPS Next 2Y7.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.13%
EPS Next 5Y6.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.46%
Revenue growth 3Y7.23%
Revenue growth 5Y3.89%
Sales Q2Q%4.76%
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y4.1%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.78%
EBIT growth 1Y8.51%
EBIT growth 3Y10.78%
EBIT growth 5Y6.83%
EBIT Next Year86.13%
EBIT Next 3Y28.93%
EBIT Next 5Y21.36%
FCF growth 1Y91.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y110.34%
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 2 / 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 6 / 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 19.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.89.
Is the dividend of DUKE ENERGY CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 68.02%.