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56.73 (1y: +25%)
Market Cap 1.3 B P/E(ttm) 18.40
Enterprise Value 1.63 B P/B 2.30
MGEE- NAS (USA)
MGE Energy, Inc.
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.128
MGEE's Cash to Debt is ranked higher than
61% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 0.14 vs. MGEE: 0.128 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.01   Max: 0.13
Current: 0.13
0.01
0.13
Equity to Asset 0.365
MGEE's Equity to Asset is ranked higher than
69% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 0.29 vs. MGEE: 0.365 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.35   Max: 0.41
Current: 0.37
0.35
0.41
Interest Coverage 5.8
MGEE's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
53% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 6.50 vs. MGEE: 5.8 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 4   Max: 6
Current: 5.8
4
6
F-Score: 5
Z-Score: 1.66
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 20.80
MGEE's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
86% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 10.10 vs. MGEE: 20.80 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 11.8   Max: 20.8
Current: 20.8
11.8
20.8
Net-margin (%) 11.9
MGEE's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
85% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 5.70 vs. MGEE: 11.9 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 6.3   Max: 11.9
Current: 11.9
6.3
11.9
ROE (%) 11.1
MGEE's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
83% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 7.20 vs. MGEE: 11.1 )
MGEE' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 9.3   Max: 13.7
Current: 11.1
9.3
13.7
ROA (%) 4.1
MGEE's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
84% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 2.40 vs. MGEE: 4.1 )
MGEE' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: 3.5   Max: 5
Current: 4.1
3.5
5
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 9.60
MGEE's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
84% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 6.80 vs. MGEE: 9.60 )
MGEE' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 8.1   Max: 12.3
Current: 9.6
8.1
12.3
Revenue Growth (%) 0.3
MGEE's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
68% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: -1.10 vs. MGEE: 0.3 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -3.1   Max: 5.8
Current: 0.3
-3.1
5.8
EBITDA Growth (%) 4.7
MGEE's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
83% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 1.70 vs. MGEE: 4.7 )
MGEE' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -4.6   Max: 15.8
Current: 4.7
-4.6
15.8
EPS Growth (%) 6
MGEE's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
66% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 3.55 vs. MGEE: 6 )
MGEE' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -1.8   Max: 11
Current: 6
-1.8
11
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Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

MGEE Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Jim Simons 27,300 sh (+13.28%)
Mario Gabelli 4,350 sh (-15.53%)
Joel Greenblatt 8,208 sh (-65.79%)
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Q3 2012

MGEE Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Mario Gabelli 4,350 sh (unchged)
Joel Greenblatt Sold Out
Jim Simons 25,700 sh (-5.86%)
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Q4 2012

MGEE Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Jim Simons 30,800 sh (+19.84%)
Mario Gabelli 4,150 sh (-4.6%)
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Q1 2013

MGEE Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Jim Simons 31,600 sh (+2.6%)
Mario Gabelli 4,150 sh (unchged)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with MGEE

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Joel Greenblatt 2012-09-30 Sold Out 0.03%$47.05 - $54.21 $ 56.7314%0
Joel Greenblatt 2012-06-30 Reduce -65.79%0.06%$43.45 - $47.47 $ 56.7325%8208
Joel Greenblatt 2012-03-31 Add 52.99%0.03%$43.38 - $46.32 $ 56.7334%23994
Joel Greenblatt 2011-12-31 Add 21.38%0.02%$39.79 - $47.44 $ 56.7330%15683
Joel Greenblatt 2011-06-30 Add 25.67%0.01%$39.73 - $42.67 $ 56.7339%11903
Mario Gabelli 2011-06-30 Reduce -20.12%$39.73 - $42.67 $ 56.7339%6750
Joel Greenblatt 2011-03-31 New Buy0.12%$39.03 - $43.16 $ 56.7337%9472
Mario Gabelli 2011-03-31 Reduce -98.02%$39.03 - $43.16 $ 56.7337%8450
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July 16, 2012
- How To Forecast Future Stock Returns: Part 3
Introduction: In Part 1 and Part 2 of this three-part series, we established the basic principles of valuation and provided evidence that backs those principles up. Then we demonstrated that valuation is a function of soundness based on the current earnings yield that any given level of earnings offers you. From there, we illustrated how the future rate of earnings growth, in conjunction with fair valuation, will be the primary determinants of future returns. Read more...

Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 18.40
MGEE's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
60% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 18.90 vs. MGEE: 18.40 )
MGEE' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 11.28   Max: 27.32
Current: 18.4
11.28
27.32
P/B 2.30
MGEE's P/B is ranked lower than
67% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 1.60 vs. MGEE: 2.30 )
MGEE' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.83   Max: 2.48
Current: 2.3
0.83
2.48
P/S 2.34
MGEE's P/S is ranked lower than
74% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. MGEE: 2.34 )
MGEE' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.97   Max: 2.34
Current: 2.34
0.97
2.34
PFCF 34.70
MGEE's PFCF is ranked higher than
57% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 23.53 vs. MGEE: 34.70 )
MGEE' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 11.85   Max: 91.37
Current: 34.7
11.85
91.37
EV-to-EBIT 13.5
MGEE's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
71% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 15.54 vs. MGEE: 13.5 )
MGEE' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 6.2   Max: 18.4
Current: 13.5
6.2
18.4
PEG 4.1
MGEE's PEG is ranked higher than
81% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 2.30 vs. MGEE: 4.1 )
MGEE' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.94   Max: 296
Current: 4.1
0.94
296
Shiller P/E 21.2
MGEE's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
76% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 14.14 vs. MGEE: 21.2 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 13.46   Max: 21.33
Current: 21.2
13.46
21.33

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 2.76
MGEE's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
60% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 3.00 vs. MGEE: 2.76 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 2.76   Max: 7.53
Current: 2.76
2.76
7.53
Dividend Payout 0.5106
MGEE's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
87% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 0.72 vs. MGEE: 0.5106 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.56   Max: 0.89
Current: 0.51
0.56
0.89
Dividend growth (3y) 1.6
MGEE's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
78% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. MGEE: 1.6 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 1.6
Current: 1.6
0.6
1.6
Yield on cost (5-Year) 3.09
MGEE's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
61% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 3.18 vs. MGEE: 3.09 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 3.05   Max: 8.31
Current: 3.09
3.05
8.31

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 36.1
MGEE's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
92% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 12.20 vs. MGEE: 36.1 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 9.8   Max: 32.5
Current: 36.1
9.8
32.5
Price/Tangible Book 2.3
MGEE's Price/Tangible Book is ranked higher than
73% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 1.90 vs. MGEE: 2.3 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 1.5   Max: 2.1
Current: 2.3
1.5
2.1
Price/DCF (Projected) 2
MGEE's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
83% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. MGEE: 2 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 1.8   Max: 8.8
Current: 2
1.8
8.8
Price/Median PS Value 1.7
MGEE's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
88% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. MGEE: 1.7 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.8   Max: 1.5
Current: 1.7
0.8
1.5
Price/Graham Number 1.4
MGEE's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
71% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. MGEE: 1.4 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 1   Max: 1.4
Current: 1.4
1
1.4
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 7.40
MGEE's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
89% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 6.00 vs. MGEE: 7.40 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 5.4   Max: 16.2
Current: 7.4
5.4
16.2
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 5.95
MGEE's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
64% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Diversified industry.

( Industry Median: 2.08 vs. MGEE: 5.95 )
MGEE' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -8.5   Max: 21.2
Current: 5.95
-8.5
21.2

Business Description

MGE Energy, Inc. was organized as a Wisconsin corporation in 2001. MGE was organized as a Wisconsin corporation in 1896. The Company has several business segments which include regulated electric utility operations; regulated gas utility operations; non regulated energy operations; Transmission investments; and all other. Regulated electric utility operations segment is engaged in generating, purchasing, and distributing electricity through MGE. Regulated gas utility operations segment is engaged in purchasing and distributing natural gas through MGE. Non regulated energy operations segment is engaged in constructing, owning, and leasing electric generating capacity that assists MGE through MGE Energy's wholly owned subsidiaries MGE Power Elm Road and MGE Power West Campus. Transmission investments segment is engaged in representing its investment in American Transmission Company LLC, a company engaged in the business of providing electric transmission services primarily in Wisconsin. All other segment is engaged in investing in companies and property that relate to the regulated operations and financing the regulated operations, through its wholly owned subsidiaries MAGAEL and CWDC, and Corporate functions. MGE distributes electricity in a service area covering a 316 square-mile area of Dane County, Wisconsin. The service area includes the city of Madison, Wisconsin. It owns or leases ownership interests in electric generation facilities located in Wisconsin and Iowa. MGE is subject to frequently changing local, state, and federal regulations concerning air quality, water quality, land use, threatened and endangered species, hazardous materials handling, and solid waste disposal.
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