Duke Energy Corporation DUK
Composite 42/100; the shares have moved about 18% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 16/100 — a strong mark against it.
Income ranks 79/100 — a strong point in its favour. Quality ranks 50/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 16/100 — a strong mark against it. Valuation ranks 43/100 — a slight mark against it. Momentum ranks 43/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is a regulated utility serving the Southeast and Midwest with regulated electric (EU&I) and gas (GU&I) operations. Its generation mix includes coal, hydro, natural gas, oil, renewables, and nuclear, alongside gas distribution and infrastructure investments.
Key financials ROE 9.9%, ROA 2.8%, ROCE 5.4%. Margins: gross 52.0%, operating 27.5%, net 16.0%. Revenue growth 6.2%, EPS growth 7.0%. Debt/Equity 1.62, net debt/EBITDA 5.51, interest coverage 2.58, current ratio 0.66. Dividend yield 3.6%, payout 64.2%.
Stock health Overall SiderAvia score 41.3 (Weak quality, fairly valued). Quality 50.8, Growth 47.3, Strength 17.0, Valuation 39.6, Momentum 42.7, Income 76.3. Piotroski F-Score 6/9, Altman Z 0.60. RSI(14) 40.20; down 9.02% from 52-week high.
Price vs fair value DUK trades at a discount of 14.20% versus the analyst mean target of 137.28. - Analysts highlight potential 13% undervaluation amid regulatory scrutiny (2026-08-29). - Recent underperformance versus peers like NextEra and XEL may weigh on sentiment (2026-08-26). - Income pillar strength (76.3) supports dividend sustainability despite weak quality scores.
Looking forward Forward P/E 18.18, EV/EBITDA 10.59. Growth outlook tied to regulated capex and renewable integration. Regulatory outcomes remain a key swing factor for earnings trajectory.
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