Xcel EnergyXEL +2.84%80 EBIT per Share is $5.43 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XEL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Utilities - Regulated companies, Xcel Energy ranks worse than 58.43% on this metric.
Xcel Energy's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.41.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.43.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Xcel Energy was 16.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Xcel Energy's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
XEL'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.9 Med: 2 Max: 7.1
Current: 3.3
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Xcel Energy was 7.10% per year. The lowest was -42.90% per year. And the median was 2.00% per year.
XEL's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 58.43% of 433
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs XEL: 3.30
Xcel Energy's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $881 Mil.
Xcel Energy (NAS:XEL) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Xcel Energy EBIT per Share Related Terms
Xcel Energy EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Xcel Energy's EBIT per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.43
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Xcel Energy (XEL) has a EBIT per Share of $5.43 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Xcel Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #253 out of 433 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Xcel Energy's EBIT per Share too high?
Xcel Energy's current EBIT per Share is $5.43. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EBIT per Share is 5.50. Xcel Energy's value of $5.43 is 1.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #253 out of 433 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Xcel Energy has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xcel Energy's EBIT per Share compare to ETR and EXC?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #253 out of 433 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Xcel Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 5.50. Xcel Energy's value of $5.43 is 1.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EBIT per Share among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.50, based on 433 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Xcel Energy's current EBIT per Share of $5.43 is 1.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Xcel Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EBIT per Share is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xcel Energy's current EBIT per Share is $5.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xcel Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xcel Energy (XEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.37, compared to a current price of $81.96 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $5.43 and 1.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.50. Xcel Energy's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Energy (XEL), the current EBIT per Share is $5.43 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Xcel Energy (XEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xcel Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $81.96 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.37.
GuruFocus considers Xcel Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XEL:
EBIT per Share: $5.43
GF Value™: $67.37 vs. price of $81.96 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#253 of 433)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.9 million electric customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers in eight states. Its utilities are Northern States Power, which serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan; Public Service Company of Colorado; and Southwestern Public Service Company, which serves customers in Texas and New Mexico. It is one of the largest renewable energy suppliers in the US, with more than half of its electricity sales coming from carbon-free energy.
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