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DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 (DUKB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DUKB - US26441C4024

24.82 USD
+0.05 (+0.2%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:23:58 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DUKB. DUKB was compared to 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. DUKB scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. DUKB is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DUKB had positive earnings in the past year.
DUKB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years DUKB has always been profitable.
DUKB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DUKB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDUKB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

DUKB has a Return On Assets of 2.57%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DUKB outperforms 46.81% of its industry peers.
DUKB has a Return On Equity (9.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.38%, DUKB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
DUKB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.87%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.92%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.38%) for DUKB is above the 3 year average (3.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.57%
ROE 9.59%
ROIC 4.38%
ROA(3y)1.76%
ROA(5y)1.66%
ROE(3y)6.44%
ROE(5y)5.93%
ROIC(3y)3.87%
ROIC(5y)3.68%
DUKB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDUKB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.58%, DUKB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
DUKB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.12%, DUKB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DUKB has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of DUKB (71.28%) is better than 65.96% of its industry peers.
DUKB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.12%
PM (TTM) 15.58%
GM 71.28%
OM growth 3Y3.31%
OM growth 5Y2.83%
PM growth 3Y-2.07%
PM growth 5Y-0.38%
GM growth 3Y-1.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.71%
DUKB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDUKB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DUKB 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, DUKB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DUKB Yearly Shares OutstandingDUKB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
DUKB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDUKB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.38, we must say that DUKB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DUKB has a Altman-Z score of 0.38. This is amonst the worse of the industry: DUKB underperforms 89.36% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.60 is on the high side and indicates that DUKB has dependencies on debt financing.
DUKB's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.60 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DUKB outperforms 40.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.6
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.38
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC5.04%
DUKB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDUKB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.63 indicates that DUKB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DUKB's Current ratio of 0.63 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DUKB is outperformed by 82.98% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that DUKB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DUKB's Quick ratio of 0.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DUKB is outperformed by 87.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.63
Quick Ratio 0.4
DUKB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDUKB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.70% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.12% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, DUKB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.80% in the last year.
DUKB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.89% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.7%
EPS 3Y4.1%
EPS 5Y3.12%
EPS Q2Q%11.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.8%
Revenue growth 3Y7.23%
Revenue growth 5Y3.89%
Sales Q2Q%4.76%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.81% 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 4.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.34%
EPS Next 2Y7.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.13%
EPS Next 5Y6.81%
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y4.1%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.78%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
DUKB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDUKB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
DUKB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDUKB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.83, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DUKB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DUKB indicates a rather cheap valuation: DUKB is cheaper than 95.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.47. DUKB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.66, the valuation of DUKB can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DUKB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.42, DUKB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.83
Fwd PE 3.66
DUKB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDUKB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

DUKB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DUKB is cheaper than 91.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.54
DUKB Per share dataDUKB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
DUKB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y7.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DUKB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.48%.
DUKB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.39.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, DUKB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.48%

5.2 History

The dividend of DUKB has a limited annual growth rate of 2.59%.
DUKB has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
DUKB has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.59%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
DUKB Yearly Dividends per shareDUKB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DUKB pays out 66.01% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DUKB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP66.01%
EPS Next 2Y7.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.13%
DUKB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDUKB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B
DUKB Dividend Payout.DUKB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DUKB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078

NYSE:DUKB (11/21/2025, 8:23:58 PM)

24.82

+0.05 (+0.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners69.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.30B
Revenue(TTM)31.66B
Net Income(TTM)4.93B
Analysts72.14
Price Target28.26 (13.86%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.48%
Yearly Dividend4.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.59%
DP66.01%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date12-12 2025-12-12 (0.3515625)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.89%
Min EPS beat(2)2.5%
Max EPS beat(2)5.29%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.19%
Max EPS beat(4)8.68%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.12%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.16%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.59%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.03%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.43%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.12%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.57%
PT rev (1m)5.02%
PT rev (3m)7.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.83
Fwd PE 3.66
P/S 0.61
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 1.6
P/B 0.38
P/tB 0.59
EV/EBITDA 6.54
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY26.11%
EPS(NY)6.78
Fwd EY27.31%
FCF(TTM)-1.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)15.49
OCFY62.43%
SpS40.71
BVpS66.18
TBVpS41.73
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)1.23
Graham Number98.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.57%
ROE 9.59%
ROCE 4.97%
ROIC 4.38%
ROICexc 4.4%
ROICexgc 4.94%
OM 27.12%
PM (TTM) 15.58%
GM 71.28%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.76%
ROA(5y)1.66%
ROE(3y)6.44%
ROE(5y)5.93%
ROIC(3y)3.87%
ROIC(5y)3.68%
ROICexc(3y)3.88%
ROICexc(5y)3.68%
ROICexgc(3y)4.39%
ROICexgc(5y)4.19%
ROCE(3y)4.42%
ROCE(5y)4.19%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.73%
OM growth 3Y3.31%
OM growth 5Y2.83%
PM growth 3Y-2.07%
PM growth 5Y-0.38%
GM growth 3Y-1.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.71%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.6
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.15
Cap/Depr 175.96%
Cap/Sales 40.97%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.51%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.63
Quick Ratio 0.4
Altman-Z 0.38
F-Score7
WACC5.04%
ROIC/WACC0.87
Cap/Depr(3y)197.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)189.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)41.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)40.86%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.7%
EPS 3Y4.1%
EPS 5Y3.12%
EPS Q2Q%11.73%
EPS Next Y8.34%
EPS Next 2Y7.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.13%
EPS Next 5Y6.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.8%
Revenue growth 3Y7.23%
Revenue growth 5Y3.89%
Sales Q2Q%4.76%
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y4.1%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.78%
EBIT growth 1Y11.99%
EBIT growth 3Y10.78%
EBIT growth 5Y6.83%
EBIT Next Year86.13%
EBIT Next 3Y28.93%
EBIT Next 5Y21.36%
FCF growth 1Y79.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y49.71%
OCF growth 3Y14.14%
OCF growth 5Y8.47%

DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 / DUKB 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.


What is the valuation status for DUKB stock?

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.


Can you provide the profitability details for DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078?

DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 (DUKB) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for DUKB stock?

The financial health rating of DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 (DUKB) is 0 / 10.


Is the dividend of DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 sustainable?

The dividend rating of DUKE ENERGY CORP - DUK 5 5/8 09/15/2078 (DUKB) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.01%.