Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Duke Energy Corporation stock (DUK) is currently trading at $128.16. Duke Energy Corporation PE ratio is 20.06. Duke Energy Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.10. Analyst consensus price target for DUK is $138.29. WallStSmart rates DUK as Hold.
- DUK PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- DUK intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- DUK fair value vs current price
- DUK insider transactions and insider buying
- Is DUK undervalued or overvalued?
- Duke Energy Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- DUK Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- DUK analyst price target and Smart Rating
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DUK Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)
DUK trades 198% above its Graham fair value of $42.98, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Key Strengths (5)
70.30% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Strong operational efficiency: $28 kept per $100 revenue
Trading at 1.94x book value, attractively priced
Strong profitability: $16 kept per $100 revenue
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -2.20%, profits shrinking
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Modest revenue growth at 8.00%
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.10x sales
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 59/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, Operating Margin. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.94) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 28.10%, Profit Margin at 15.60%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.71), Price/Sales (3.10) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 8.00%, EPS Growth at -2.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.72%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.72% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 8.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (EPS Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
DUK Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
DUK's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.10x trades 98% above its historical average of 1.57x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 5% below its historical high of 3.26x set in Mar 2026, and 621% above its historical low of 0.43x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
The Big Picture
Duke Energy Corporation is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 31.8B with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 15.6% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 972.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Free cash flow is -463M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 325.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Debt management: total debt of 90.9B is significantly higher than cash (245M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Duke Energy Corporation.
Bottom Line
Duke Energy Corporation is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 15.6% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(87 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
REPKO, REGIS T. SVP, System Planning&Construct | Sell | -962 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
REPKO, REGIS T. SVP, System Planning&Construct | Sell | -4,376 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
RENJEL, LOUIS E. EVP&CEO DEF&MW&ChiefCorpAffOff | Sell | -6,800 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
RENJEL, LOUIS E. EVP&CEO DEF&MW&ChiefCorpAffOff | Buy | +25 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
RENJEL, LOUIS E. EVP&CEO DEF&MW&ChiefCorpAffOff | Buy | +25 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:26:26 AM
About Duke Energy Corporation(DUK)
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Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.