EVERSOURCE ENERGY (ES) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:ES - US30040W1080 - Common Stock
65.72 USD
+0.02 (+0.03%)
Taking everything into account, ES scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ES was compared to 48 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. Both the profitability and financial health of ES have multiple concerns. ES does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively. ES also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ES was profitable.
ES had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years ES 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ES had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ES has a Return On Assets of 1.41%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ES underperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.42%, ES is doing worse than 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
ES's Return On Invested Capital of 3.39% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ES is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ES is below the industry average of 5.43%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.08%) for ES is below the current ROIC(3.39%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.41% | ||
| ROE | 5.42% | ||
| ROIC | 3.39% |
ROA(3y)1.07%
ROA(5y)1.67%
ROE(3y)3.75%
ROE(5y)5.6%
ROIC(3y)3.08%
ROIC(5y)3.08%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.60%, ES is doing worse than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ES has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 21.91%, ES perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
ES's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.6% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y2.94%
OM growth 5Y1.2%
PM growth 3Y-17.8%
PM growth 5Y-8.56%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ES 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 ES has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
ES has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ES has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.75, we must say that ES is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ES (0.75) is worse than 64.58% of its industry peers.
ES has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.76. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ES has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.76) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.75 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC5.32%
2.3 Liquidity
ES has a Current Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that ES is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ES's Current ratio of 0.71 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ES is outperformed by 68.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that ES may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ES has a Quick ratio of 0.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ES outperforms 47.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ES have decreased by -3.56% in the last year.
ES shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.83% yearly.
ES shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.48%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.91% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.56%
EPS 3Y6.42%
EPS 5Y5.83%
EPS Q2Q%1.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.48%
Revenue growth 3Y6.18%
Revenue growth 5Y6.91%
Sales Q2Q%12.02%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ES will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.18% on average per year.
ES is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.68%
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
EPS Next 5Y6.18%
Revenue Next Year3.45%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y3.65%
Revenue Next 5Y5.39%
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 stable.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.29 indicates a correct valuation of ES.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ES is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. ES is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.68, the valuation of ES can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ES is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ES's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ES is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.42% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ES does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.14
PEG (5Y)2.45
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ES has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.63%, which is a nice return.
ES's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.47. ES pays more dividend than 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
ES's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.63% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ES is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.33%!
ES has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ES has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.33%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
ES pays out 123.42% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ES is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP123.42%
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
NYSE:ES (9/15/2025, 11:33:57 AM)
65.72
+0.02 (+0.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.72%
Inst Owner Change2.45%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change-0.16%
Market Cap24.39B
Analysts73.08
Price Target71.36 (8.58%)
Short Float %1.43%
Short Ratio2.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.63% |
Yearly Dividend2.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.33%
DP123.42%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.02%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.65%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.38%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.65%
Max EPS beat(4)1.25%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)2.64%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)1.7%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)0.93%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.64%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.64%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.36%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.17%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.19%
PT rev (1m)-0.61%
PT rev (3m)0.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.68 | ||
| P/S | 1.88 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.4 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | 1.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.08 |
EPS(TTM)4.6
EY7%
EPS(NY)5.18
Fwd EY7.89%
FCF(TTM)-2.73
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.88
OCFY13.51%
SpS35.01
BVpS42.63
TBVpS33.01
PEG (NY)2.14
PEG (5Y)2.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.41% | ||
| ROE | 5.42% | ||
| ROCE | 5.26% | ||
| ROIC | 3.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.41% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.65% | ||
| OM | 21.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.6% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.07%
ROA(5y)1.67%
ROE(3y)3.75%
ROE(5y)5.6%
ROIC(3y)3.08%
ROIC(5y)3.08%
ROICexc(3y)3.09%
ROICexc(5y)3.09%
ROICexgc(3y)3.37%
ROICexgc(5y)3.4%
ROCE(3y)4.85%
ROCE(5y)4.85%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.26%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.73%
OM growth 3Y2.94%
OM growth 5Y1.2%
PM growth 3Y-17.8%
PM growth 5Y-8.56%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 286.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 33.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.75 |
F-Score7
WACC5.32%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)310.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)304.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)34.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.56%
EPS 3Y6.42%
EPS 5Y5.83%
EPS Q2Q%1.05%
EPS Next Y6.68%
EPS Next 2Y6.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
EPS Next 5Y6.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.48%
Revenue growth 3Y6.18%
Revenue growth 5Y6.91%
Sales Q2Q%12.02%
Revenue Next Year3.45%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y3.65%
Revenue Next 5Y5.39%
EBIT growth 1Y12.37%
EBIT growth 3Y9.3%
EBIT growth 5Y8.19%
EBIT Next Year80.07%
EBIT Next 3Y26.96%
EBIT Next 5Y18.14%
FCF growth 1Y41.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y49.34%
OCF growth 3Y3.24%
OCF growth 5Y1.45%