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FirstEnergy Corporation (FE) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

FirstEnergy Corporation stock (FE) is currently trading at $49.52. FirstEnergy Corporation PE ratio is 27.93. FirstEnergy Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.91. Analyst consensus price target for FE is $52.46. WallStSmart rates FE as Hold.

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FirstEnergy Corporation

NYSEUTILITIES
$49.52
$0.36 (0.73%)
52W$36.11
$52.02
Target$52.46+5.9%

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FE Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · FirstEnergy Corporation (FE)

Margin of Safety
-94.5%
Significantly Overvalued
FE Fair Value
$24.64
Graham Formula
Current Price
$49.52
$24.88 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $24.64
Overvalued
Price $49.52
Graham IV $24.64
Analyst $52.46

FE trades 95% above its Graham fair value of $24.64, 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.

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Smart Analysis

FirstEnergy Corporation (FE) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

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, peg ratio, operating margin. Concerns around return on equity and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

FirstEnergy Corporation (FE) Key Strengths (6)

Avg Score: 8.5/10
Institutional Own.Quality
95.31%10/10

95.31% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$28.41B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

PEG RatioValuation
1.488/10

Good growth relative to its price

Operating MarginProfitability
26.60%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $27 kept per $100 revenue

Price/SalesValuation
1.918/10

Paying $1.91 for every $1 of annual revenue

Revenue GrowthGrowth
20.70%8/10

Strong revenue growth at 20.70% annually

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
1.907
Undervalued

FirstEnergy Corporation (FE) Areas to Watch (4)

Avg Score: 3.8/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
4.50%2/10

Earnings barely growing at 4.50%

Return on EquityProfitability
9.20%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

Profit MarginProfitability
6.85%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Price/BookValuation
2.246/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
27.93
Expensive
Trailing P/E
27.93
Expensive

FirstEnergy Corporation (FE) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 65/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 3.8/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.48), Price/Sales (1.91) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 26.60%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 20.70%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.24) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at 4.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.20%, Profit Margin at 6.85%.

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 9.20% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 20.70% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. 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.

FE Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

FE's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.91x trades 59% above its historical average of 1.2x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 5% below its historical high of 2.01x set in Mar 2026, and 133% above its historical low of 0.82x in Nov 2010.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for FirstEnergy Corporation (FE) · UTILITIESUTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC

The Big Picture

FirstEnergy Corporation is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 14.9B with 21% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 920.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -30M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can FirstEnergy Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can FirstEnergy Corporation maintain 21%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.6%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact FirstEnergy Corporation.

Bottom Line

FirstEnergy Corporation offers an attractive blend of growth (21% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

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.

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About FirstEnergy Corporation(FE)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

UTILITIES

Industry

UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC

Country

USA

FirstEnergy Corp is an electric utility headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the distribution, transmission, and generation of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services.