DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 (DUKB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:DUKB • US26441C4024
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This DUKB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. DUKB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DUKB was profitable.
- DUKB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- DUKB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years DUKB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.51%, DUKB is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- DUKB has a Return On Equity (9.47%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.29%, DUKB is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DUKB is in line with the industry average of 4.52%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.29%) for DUKB is above the 3 year average (4.09%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.51% | ||
| ROE | 9.47% | ||
| ROIC | 4.29% |
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 15.24%, DUKB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DUKB has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 26.61%, DUKB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DUKB has grown nicely.
- DUKB's Gross Margin of 71.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DUKB outperforms 63.83% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DUKB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.24% | ||
| GM | 71.95% |
2. DUKB Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- DUKB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for DUKB has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for DUKB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for DUKB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.36, we must say that DUKB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- DUKB has a worse Altman-Z score (0.36) than 87.23% of its industry peers.
- DUKB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.60. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- DUKB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.60. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DUKB outperforms 42.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.36 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.55 indicates that DUKB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.55, DUKB is not doing good in the industry: 80.85% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.33 indicates that DUKB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.33, DUKB is not doing good in the industry: 85.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 |
3. DUKB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- DUKB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.12%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, DUKB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.30% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, DUKB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.19% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, DUKB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.20% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.72% on average over the next years.
- DUKB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.86% yearly.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. DUKB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.77, the valuation of DUKB can be described as very cheap.
- DUKB's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DUKB is cheaper than 95.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- DUKB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.21.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.51, the valuation of DUKB can be described as very cheap.
- DUKB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DUKB is cheaper than 95.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DUKB to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.10), we can say DUKB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DUKB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DUKB's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of DUKB may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. DUKB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- DUKB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.28%.
- DUKB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.85.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, DUKB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of DUKB has a limited annual growth rate of 2.55%.
- DUKB has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
5.3 Sustainability
- 67.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DUKB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of DUKB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DUKB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078
NYSE:DUKB (4/8/2026, 1:42:12 PM)
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 1.5 | ||
| P/B | 0.36 | ||
| P/tB | 0.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.47 |
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 |
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | 0.36 |
DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 / DUKB Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 (DUKB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DUKB.
Can you provide the valuation status for DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 (DUKB). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of DUKB stock?
DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 (DUKB) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 (DUKB) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 (DUKB) is 3.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.36.
How sustainable is the dividend of DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 (DUKB) stock?
The dividend rating of DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 (DUKB) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 67.18%.