DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:DUK • US26441C2044

Current stock price

131.79 USD
-1.21 (-0.91%)
At close:
131.8 USD
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This DUK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. DUK Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DUK had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year DUK had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years DUK has always been profitable.
  • DUK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DUK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDUK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B -5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • DUK's Return On Assets of 2.51% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DUK outperforms 40.43% of its industry peers.
  • DUK has a Return On Equity (9.47%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of DUK (4.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DUK is in line with the industry average of 4.52%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (4.29%) for DUK is above the 3 year average (4.09%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.51%
ROE 9.47%
ROIC 4.29%
ROA(3y)2.14%
ROA(5y)2.01%
ROE(3y)7.94%
ROE(5y)7.3%
ROIC(3y)4.09%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
DUK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDUK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • DUK has a better Profit Margin (15.24%) than 74.47% of its industry peers.
  • DUK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • DUK's Operating Margin of 26.61% is amongst the best of the industry. DUK outperforms 89.36% of its industry peers.
  • DUK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 71.95%, DUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DUK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.61%
PM (TTM) 15.24%
GM 71.95%
OM growth 3Y6.01%
OM growth 5Y2.17%
PM growth 3Y21.5%
PM growth 5Y23.42%
GM growth 3Y3.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
DUK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDUK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. DUK Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DUK is destroying value.
  • DUK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DUK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for DUK is higher compared to a year ago.
DUK Yearly Shares OutstandingDUK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
DUK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDUK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.72, we must say that DUK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.72, DUK is doing worse than 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DUK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.60. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.60, DUK is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.6
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.72
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC6.52%
DUK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDUK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.55 indicates that DUK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DUK has a worse Current ratio (0.55) than 82.98% of its industry peers.
  • DUK has a Quick Ratio of 0.55. This is a bad value and indicates that DUK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.33, DUK is doing worse than 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.55
Quick Ratio 0.33
DUK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDUK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. DUK Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.12% over the past year.
  • DUK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.30% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.19% in the past year.
  • DUK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.20% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.12%
EPS 3Y5.84%
EPS 5Y4.3%
EPS Q2Q%-9.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.19%
Revenue growth 3Y3.87%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%7.85%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.72% on average over the next years.
  • DUK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.23%
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5Y6.72%
Revenue Next Year4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y4.21%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.86%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DUK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDUK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
DUK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDUK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. DUK Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DUK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.85.
  • DUK's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • DUK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.45, DUK is valued on the expensive side.
  • DUK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DUK to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.39), we can say DUK is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.85
Fwd PE 19.45
DUK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDUK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DUK is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.64
DUK Per share dataDUK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DUK does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • DUK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.89
PEG (5Y)4.85
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%

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5. DUK Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • DUK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.20%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.75, DUK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DUK pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.2%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DUK has a limited annual growth rate of 2.55%.
  • DUK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • DUK has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.55%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
DUK Yearly Dividends per shareDUK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • DUK pays out 67.18% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of DUK is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP67.18%
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
DUK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDUK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B -4B
DUK Dividend Payout.DUK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DUK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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DUK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DUKE ENERGY CORP

NYSE:DUK (4/10/2026, 8:18:03 PM)

Premarket: 131.8 +0.01 (+0.01%)

131.79

-1.21 (-0.91%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-10
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners69.98%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change6.57%
Market Cap102.55B
Revenue(TTM)32.24B
Net Income(TTM)4.91B
Analysts71.43
Price Target139.76 (6.05%)
Short Float %2.05%
Short Ratio3.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.2%
Yearly Dividend4.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.55%
DP67.18%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date02-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(2)2.5%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.07%
Max EPS beat(4)8.68%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.45%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.9%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.76%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.42%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.42%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.68%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.48%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.7%
PT rev (1m)1.73%
PT rev (3m)2.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.85
Fwd PE 19.45
P/S 3.18
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 8.32
P/B 1.98
P/tB 3.12
EV/EBITDA 11.64
EPS(TTM)6.32
EY4.8%
EPS(NY)6.78
Fwd EY5.14%
FCF(TTM)-2.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)15.85
OCFY12.02%
SpS41.43
BVpS66.62
TBVpS42.19
PEG (NY)2.89
PEG (5Y)4.85
Graham Number97.33
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.51%
ROE 9.47%
ROCE 4.91%
ROIC 4.29%
ROICexc 4.3%
ROICexgc 4.81%
OM 26.61%
PM (TTM) 15.24%
GM 71.95%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.14%
ROA(5y)2.01%
ROE(3y)7.94%
ROE(5y)7.3%
ROIC(3y)4.09%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
ROICexc(3y)4.1%
ROICexc(5y)3.82%
ROICexgc(3y)4.62%
ROICexgc(5y)4.32%
ROCE(3y)4.71%
ROCE(5y)4.39%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.78%
OM growth 3Y6.01%
OM growth 5Y2.17%
PM growth 3Y21.5%
PM growth 5Y23.42%
GM growth 3Y3.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.6
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.08
Cap/Depr 182.04%
Cap/Sales 43.5%
Interest Coverage 2.39
Cash Conversion 75.73%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.55
Quick Ratio 0.33
Altman-Z 0.72
F-Score7
WACC6.52%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)193.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)189.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)42.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)41.26%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.12%
EPS 3Y5.84%
EPS 5Y4.3%
EPS Q2Q%-9.64%
EPS Next Y7.23%
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5Y6.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.19%
Revenue growth 3Y3.87%
Revenue growth 5Y6.2%
Sales Q2Q%7.85%
Revenue Next Year4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y4.21%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.86%
EBIT growth 1Y8.02%
EBIT growth 3Y10.11%
EBIT growth 5Y8.5%
EBIT Next Year83.48%
EBIT Next 3Y28.88%
EBIT Next 5Y18.78%
FCF growth 1Y-3629.17%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y0.02%
OCF growth 3Y27.66%
OCF growth 5Y6.84%

DUKE ENERGY CORP / DUK Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DUKE ENERGY CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DUK.


What is the valuation status of DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of DUK stock?

DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for DUKE ENERGY CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) is expected to grow by 7.23% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DUK stock?

The dividend rating of DUKE ENERGY CORP (DUK) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 67.18%.