Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) — Stock Score Summary

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 44/100 based on Quality (38/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (58/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Xcel Energy is a regulated US utility. While it has a stable business model, its mediocre quality metrics (Q: 39) and highly capital-intensive nature do not fit our asset-light, high-ROIC criteria, and it lacks asymmetric upside.

Xcel Energy Inc. is a leading electric and natural gas utility company that serves millions of customers across eight Western and Midwestern U.S. states, engaging in power generation, transmission, and distribution, alongside natural gas services. As a regulated utility, it benefits from a natural monopoly and stable cash flows, while distinguishing itself as a major investor in renewable energy, positioning it as a leader in decarbonization efforts within the utility sector.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$77.87
Market Cap$49.5B
P/E (TTM)22.41
P/E (Forward)17.16
Price/Book2.05
Return on Equity9.6%
Return on Invested Capital4.2%
Debt/Equity164.84
Gross Margin45.9%
Operating Margin18.2%
Revenue Growth2.9%
Dividend Yield3.0%
Free Cash Flow$-7.5B

Xcel Energy Inc. operates in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xcel Energy Inc.’s (XEL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) is 44/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (38), Value (34), and Momentum (58) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Xcel Energy Inc. have an economic moat?
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) has a Quality factor score of 38/100. 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 Xcel Energy Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 44/100. 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 Xcel Energy Inc. in?
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry (United States).
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