XEL Xcel Energy PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Nov 21, 2024, the XEL stock has a PE ratio of 21.18. This is based on the current EPS of $3.37 and the stock price of $71.38 per share. An increase of 20% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 17.7 of the last 4 quarters.
XEL PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Xcel Energy over the last ten years is 20.76. The current 21.18 PE ratio is 2% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, XEL's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2019 quarter at 25.85, with a price of $64.89 and an EPS of $2.51. The Jun 2024 quarter recorded the bottom point at 15.94, with a price of $53.41 and an EPS of $3.35.
Xcel Energy PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 20.92% in 2014
Maximum annual decrease: -12.52% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19.29 | -12.52% |
| 2022 | 22.05 | -3.59% |
| 2021 | 22.87 | -4.31% |
| 2020 | 23.9 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 24.05 | 20.55% |
| 2018 | 19.95 | -6.29% |
| 2017 | 21.29 | 15.58% |
| 2016 | 18.42 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 18.51 | 4.64% |
| 2014 | 17.69 | 20.92% |
XEL average PE ratio chart
XEL's current P/E ratio is above the 3 and 10-year historical averages, but it is below the 5-year average.
XEL PE vs peers
Compared to its peers WEC and PPL, XEL's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than DUK's and PCG's. Xcel Energy's current PE ratio of 21.18 is comparable to the average of its peer group, which is 21.39.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AVA Avista Corp | 15.58 | $3.11B |
| PCG PG&E Corp | 16.46 | $55.54B |
| DTE Dte Energy Co | 16.83 | $25.79B |
| CMS Cms Energy Corp | 19.85 | $26.6B |
| DUK Duke Energy CORP | 21.15 | $88.87B |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 21.16 | $40.96B |
| IDA Idacorp Inc | 21.95 | $6.34B |
| AEE Ameren Corp | 22.14 | $25.18B |
| LNT Alliant Energy Corp | 24.58 | $16.27B |
| WEC Wec Energy Group Inc | 24.66 | $31.9B |
| PPL PPL Corp | 31.06 | $25.67B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Xcel Energy's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for XEL stock as of Nov 21, 2024, stands at 21.18.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Xcel Energy (XEL)?
The average PE ratio for XEL stock over the past 3 years is 20.22.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Xcel Energy (XEL)?
The average PE ratio for XEL stock over the past 5 years is 21.43.
What is the highest PE ratio for XEL?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 25.85 and it was in the Sep 2019 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for XEL compare to its historical average?
XEL's current price to earnings ratio is 2% above its 10-year historical average.
How is XEL's PE ratio calculated (Xcel Energy PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 21, 2024), Xcel Energy's stock price is $71.38. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.37. Therefore, Xcel Energy's P/E ratio for today is 21.18. PE RATIO(21.18) = STOCK PRICE($71.38) / TTM EPS($3.37)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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