WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WEC • US92939U1060
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This WEC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WEC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- WEC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year WEC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years WEC has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years WEC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- WEC's Return On Assets of 3.02% is amongst the best of the industry. WEC outperforms 96.15% of its industry peers.
- WEC has a better Return On Equity (11.42%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.47%, WEC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WEC is in line with the industry average of 3.74%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.42% | ||
| ROIC | 4.47% |
ROA(3y)3.09%
ROA(5y)3.2%
ROE(3y)11.68%
ROE(5y)11.85%
ROIC(3y)4.52%
ROIC(5y)4.43%
1.3 Margins
- WEC has a Profit Margin of 15.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WEC outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WEC has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Operating Margin of WEC (24.23%) is better than 80.77% of its industry peers.
- WEC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of WEC (66.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WEC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.89% | ||
| GM | 66.68% |
OM growth 3Y6.52%
OM growth 5Y0.57%
PM growth 3Y2.7%
PM growth 5Y-0.83%
GM growth 3Y6.9%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
2. WEC Health Analysis
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
- The number of shares outstanding for WEC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- WEC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- WEC has an Altman-Z score of 1.13. This is a bad value and indicates that WEC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of WEC (1.13) is better than 88.46% of its industry peers.
- WEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- WEC has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.52) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.13 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.1%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.59 indicates that WEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WEC has a worse Current ratio (0.59) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.44 indicates that WEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.44, WEC is not doing good in the industry: 96.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.44 |
3. WEC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WEC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.23%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, WEC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.97% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 13.96% in the past year. This is quite good.
- WEC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.24% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
EPS 3Y2.69%
EPS 5Y4.97%
EPS Q2Q%-32.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.96%
Revenue growth 3Y0.7%
Revenue growth 5Y6.24%
Sales Q2Q%11.07%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.80% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.09%
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y10.78%
EPS Next 5Y9.8%
Revenue Next Year8.79%
Revenue Next 2Y7.68%
Revenue Next 3Y7.59%
Revenue Next 5Y7.39%
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 stable.
4. WEC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.32, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WEC.
- WEC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. WEC is more expensive than 88.46% 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 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- WEC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.77.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WEC is valued more expensive than 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.41. WEC is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WEC indicates a rather expensive valuation: WEC more expensive than 88.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.21 |
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)4.89
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y10.78%
5. WEC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.35, WEC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, WEC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.29% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WEC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.10%!
- WEC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 Years22
Div Non Decr Years24
5.3 Sustainability
- WEC pays out 73.70% 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.
DP73.7%
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y10.78%
WEC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
117.46
-0.48 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Industry Strength47.21
Industry Growth29.81
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/bmo
Inst Owners84.17%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change3.55%
Market Cap38.26B
Revenue(TTM)9.80B
Net Income(TTM)1.56B
Analysts72.5
Price Target127.88 (8.87%)
Short Float %4.51%
Short Ratio7.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.29% |
Yearly Dividend3.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.1%
DP73.7%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years24
Ex-Date05-14 2026-05-14 (0.9525)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.73%
Min EPS beat(2)-31.28%
Max EPS beat(2)1.82%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-31.28%
Max EPS beat(4)6.86%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)0.23%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.55%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.93%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)13.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.27%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)9.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.27%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.02%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.58%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.08%
PT rev (1m)1.98%
PT rev (3m)3.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.77 | ||
| P/S | 3.9 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.32 | ||
| P/B | 2.8 | ||
| P/tB | 3.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.21 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY4.11%
EPS(NY)5.66
Fwd EY4.81%
FCF(TTM)-3.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)10.38
OCFY8.83%
SpS30.09
BVpS41.89
TBVpS32.44
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)4.89
Graham Number67.4725 (-42.56%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.42% | ||
| ROCE | 5.17% | ||
| ROIC | 4.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.78% | ||
| OM | 24.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.89% | ||
| GM | 66.68% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.09%
ROA(5y)3.2%
ROE(3y)11.68%
ROE(5y)11.85%
ROIC(3y)4.52%
ROIC(5y)4.43%
ROICexc(3y)4.52%
ROICexc(5y)4.44%
ROICexgc(3y)4.86%
ROICexgc(5y)4.79%
ROCE(3y)5.21%
ROCE(5y)5.13%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.39%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.16%
OM growth 3Y6.52%
OM growth 5Y0.57%
PM growth 3Y2.7%
PM growth 5Y-0.83%
GM growth 3Y6.9%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 297.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 44.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.77 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.13 |
F-Score5
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)242.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)228.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)36.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)32.1%
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 Y17.09%
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y10.78%
EPS Next 5Y9.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.96%
Revenue growth 3Y0.7%
Revenue growth 5Y6.24%
Sales Q2Q%11.07%
Revenue Next Year8.79%
Revenue Next 2Y7.68%
Revenue Next 3Y7.59%
Revenue Next 5Y7.39%
EBIT growth 1Y9.7%
EBIT growth 3Y7.27%
EBIT growth 5Y6.84%
EBIT Next Year71.22%
EBIT Next 3Y29.48%
EBIT Next 5Y21.1%
FCF growth 1Y-408.04%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y5.22%
OCF growth 3Y17.93%
OCF growth 5Y9%
WEC ENERGY GROUP INC / WEC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WEC.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) stock?
The financial health rating of WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) is 1 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) stock?
The dividend rating of WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 73.7%.