XEL Xcel Energy PE ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Utilities
- NASDAQ: XEL
- PE Ratio
As at Aug 6, 2025, the XEL stock has a PE ratio of 21.56. This is based on the current EPS of $3.4 and the stock price of $73.3 per share. An increase of 14% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 18.9 of the last 4 quarters.
XEL PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Xcel Energy over the last ten years is 20.93. The current 21.56 PE ratio is 3% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.63 | 1.76% | $67.52 | $3.44 |
| 2023 | 19.29 | -12.52% | $61.91 | $3.21 |
| 2022 | 22.05 | -3.59% | $70.11 | $3.18 |
| 2021 | 22.87 | -4.31% | $67.7 | $2.96 |
| 2020 | 23.9 | -0.62% | $66.67 | $2.79 |
| 2019 | 24.05 | 20.55% | $63.49 | $2.64 |
| 2018 | 19.95 | -6.29% | $49.27 | $2.47 |
| 2017 | 21.29 | 15.58% | $48.11 | $2.26 |
| 2016 | 18.42 | -0.49% | $40.7 | $2.21 |
| 2015 | 18.51 | 4.64% | $35.91 | $1.94 |
| 2014 | 17.69 | 20.92% | $35.92 | $2.03 |
| 2013 | 14.63 | 1.88% | $27.94 | $1.91 |
| 2012 | 14.36 | -10.64% | $26.71 | $1.86 |
| 2011 | 16.07 | 11.21% | $27.64 | $1.72 |
| 2010 | 14.45 | 0.77% | $23.55 | $1.63 |
Xcel Energy PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 20.82 | 6.06% | $70.79 | $3.4 |
| Dec 2024 | 19.63 | 1.29% | $67.52 | $3.44 |
| Sep 2024 | 19.38 | 21.58% | $65.3 | $3.37 |
| Jun 2024 | 15.94 | -1.24% | $53.41 | $3.35 |
| Mar 2024 | 16.14 | -16.33% | $53.75 | $3.33 |
| Dec 2023 | 19.29 | 6.87% | $61.91 | $3.21 |
| Sep 2023 | 18.05 | -7.96% | $57.22 | $3.17 |
| Jun 2023 | 19.61 | -5.49% | $62.17 | $3.17 |
| Mar 2023 | 20.75 | -5.9% | $67.44 | $3.25 |
| Dec 2022 | 22.05 | 5.76% | $70.11 | $3.18 |
| Sep 2022 | 20.85 | -11.31% | $64 | $3.07 |
| Jun 2022 | 23.51 | -2.61% | $70.76 | $3.01 |
| Mar 2022 | 24.14 | 5.55% | $72.17 | $2.99 |
| Dec 2021 | 22.87 | 6.87% | $67.7 | $2.96 |
| Sep 2021 | 21.4 | -4.51% | $62.5 | $2.92 |
XEL Price vs fair value
XEL average PE ratio chart
XEL's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
XEL PE vs peers
Compared to its peers CMS and AEE, XEL's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than DUK's and PCG's. Xcel Energy's PE ratio is trading above the peer group average of 20.64.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PCG PG&E Corp | 13.89 | $40.52B |
| AVA Avista Corp | 16.75 | $3.03B |
| DTE Dte Energy Co | 20.21 | $29.16B |
| DUK Duke Energy CORP | 20.48 | $97.93B |
| WEC Wec Energy Group Inc | 21.19 | $35.75B |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 21.61 | $42.38B |
| CMS Cms Energy Corp | 21.88 | $28.6B |
| IDA Idacorp Inc | 22.04 | $6.76B |
| AEE Ameren Corp | 22.41 | $27.69B |
| LNT Alliant Energy Corp | 22.83 | $17.01B |
| PPL PPL Corp | 27.22 | $26.97B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Xcel Energy's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for XEL stock as of Aug 6, 2025, stands at 21.56.
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 19.32.
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 20.96.
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 3% 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 (Aug 6, 2025), Xcel Energy's stock price is $73.3. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $3.4. Therefore, Xcel Energy's P/E ratio for today is 21.56. PE RATIO(21.56) = STOCK PRICE($73.3) / TTM EPS($3.4)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.