WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:WEC • US92939U1060
115.45 USD
-0.34 (-0.29%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
116.751 USD
+1.3 (+1.13%)
After Hours: 2/17/2026, 8:04:00 PM
WEC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 26 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. WEC has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. WEC is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing. WEC also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WEC was profitable.
- In the past year WEC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years WEC 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years WEC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- WEC has a better Return On Assets (3.40%) than 96.15% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of WEC (12.46%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WEC (4.53%) is better than 88.46% of its industry peers.
- WEC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.35%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.95%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.53%) for WEC is above the 3 year average (4.35%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.4% | ||
| ROE | 12.46% | ||
| ROIC | 4.53% |
ROA(3y)3.21%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)11.99%
ROE(5y)11.85%
ROIC(3y)4.35%
ROIC(5y)4.27%
1.3 Margins
- WEC's Profit Margin of 17.75% is amongst the best of the industry. WEC outperforms 96.15% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WEC has grown nicely.
- WEC's Operating Margin of 25.09% is amongst the best of the industry. WEC outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WEC has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of WEC (67.71%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WEC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.75% | ||
| GM | 67.71% |
OM growth 3Y6.87%
OM growth 5Y4.19%
PM growth 3Y4.33%
PM growth 5Y3.33%
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y1.38%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- WEC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WEC has more shares outstanding
- WEC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WEC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.15, we must say that WEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- WEC has a Altman-Z score of 1.15. This is amongst the best in the industry. WEC outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.42 is on the high side and indicates that WEC has dependencies on debt financing.
- WEC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.42 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WEC outperforms 57.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.15 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC6.91%
2.3 Liquidity
- WEC has a Current Ratio of 0.50. This is a bad value and indicates that WEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.50, WEC is doing worse than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.33 indicates that WEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WEC has a Quick ratio of 0.33. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WEC underperforms 96.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- WEC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.23%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.97% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
EPS 3Y2.69%
EPS 5Y4.97%
EPS Q2Q%-32.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%11.07%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.79% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WEC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.03%
EPS Next 2Y12.09%
EPS Next 3Y10.69%
EPS Next 5Y9.79%
Revenue Next Year5.81%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y6.39%
Revenue Next 5Y6.69%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.90, WEC is valued on the expensive side.
- WEC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. WEC is more expensive than 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- WEC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.16, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- WEC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.42.
- WEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WEC is more expensive than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.10, WEC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WEC is valued more expensive than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WEC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- WEC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)4.81
EPS Next 2Y12.09%
EPS Next 3Y10.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- WEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.46%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.95, WEC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- WEC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.46% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WEC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.10%!
- WEC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- WEC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.1%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years23
5.3 Sustainability
- WEC pays out 66.24% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of WEC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP66.24%
EPS Next 2Y12.09%
EPS Next 3Y10.69%
115.45
-0.34 (-0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/bmo
Inst Owners83.88%
Inst Owner Change-0.76%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change3.78%
Market Cap37.57B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)1.69B
Analysts72.5
Price Target123.48 (6.96%)
Short Float %4.58%
Short Ratio6.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.46% |
Yearly Dividend3.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.1%
DP66.24%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.9525)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.34%
Min EPS beat(2)1.82%
Max EPS beat(2)6.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.36%
Max EPS beat(4)6.86%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.2%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.67%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)5.13%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.02%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.02%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.26%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.26%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.74%
PT rev (1m)-0.29%
PT rev (3m)-0.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-15.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.42 | ||
| P/S | 3.94 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.62 | ||
| P/B | 2.76 | ||
| P/tB | 3.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.99 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY4.18%
EPS(NY)5.65
Fwd EY4.9%
FCF(TTM)-1.25
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)10.87
OCFY9.41%
SpS29.33
BVpS41.78
TBVpS32.31
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)4.81
Graham Number67.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.4% | ||
| ROE | 12.46% | ||
| ROCE | 5.35% | ||
| ROIC | 4.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.86% | ||
| OM | 25.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.75% | ||
| GM | 67.71% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.21%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)11.99%
ROE(5y)11.85%
ROIC(3y)4.35%
ROIC(5y)4.27%
ROICexc(3y)4.36%
ROICexc(5y)4.27%
ROICexgc(3y)4.71%
ROICexgc(5y)4.64%
ROCE(3y)5.21%
ROCE(5y)5.14%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.94%
OM growth 3Y6.87%
OM growth 5Y4.19%
PM growth 3Y4.33%
PM growth 5Y3.33%
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y1.38%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 272.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 41.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.15 |
F-Score6
WACC6.91%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)212.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)215.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)29.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
EPS 3Y2.69%
EPS 5Y4.97%
EPS Q2Q%-32.17%
EPS Next Y17.03%
EPS Next 2Y12.09%
EPS Next 3Y10.69%
EPS Next 5Y9.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%11.07%
Revenue Next Year5.81%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y6.39%
Revenue Next 5Y6.69%
EBIT growth 1Y15.02%
EBIT growth 3Y8.08%
EBIT growth 5Y7.02%
EBIT Next Year72.57%
EBIT Next 3Y29.05%
EBIT Next 5Y21.53%
FCF growth 1Y-552.24%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y31.31%
OCF growth 1Y39.26%
OCF growth 3Y16.47%
OCF growth 5Y6.49%
WEC ENERGY GROUP INC / WEC FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WEC.
What is the valuation status for WEC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) stock?
WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WEC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) is 23.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.76.
Is the dividend of WEC ENERGY GROUP INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.24%.