PPL Corporation (PPL) — Stock Score Summary

PPL Corporation (PPL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 63/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (56/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. PPL is a regulated utility positioned to benefit from the massive grid infrastructure buildout required for electrification and data centers. While it offers defensive characteristics and steady growth, regulated return profiles limit the asymmetric, high-conviction upside we seek for our concentrated book.

PPL Corporation is a utility holding company operating regulated electric utilities in the United States and the United Kingdom, primarily involved in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. Its competitive moat stems from regulated operations providing stable cash flows and geographic diversification between two major economies. PPL is a major investor-owned utility focused on infrastructure modernization and renewable energy integration.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$35.75
Market Cap$26.6B
P/E (TTM)21.57
P/E (Forward)16.61
Price/Book1.76
Return on Equity8.3%
Return on Invested Capital5.6%
Debt/Equity135.12
Gross Margin43.3%
Operating Margin27.2%
Revenue Growth10.8%
Dividend Yield3.2%
Free Cash Flow$-1.6B

PPL Corporation operates in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PPL Corporation’s (PPL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for PPL Corporation (PPL) is 63/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (40), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does PPL Corporation have an economic moat?
PPL Corporation (PPL) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is PPL Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for PPL Corporation (PPL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 63/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is PPL Corporation in?
PPL Corporation (PPL) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry (United States).