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Xcel EnergyXEL -0.71%80 EV-to-EBIT is 24.84 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 24.47. GuruFocus rates XEL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Utilities - Regulated companies, Xcel Energy ranks worse than 85.53% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Xcel Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $88,453 Mil.
Xcel Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3,484 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Xcel Energy EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Xcel Energy's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Xcel Energy's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Xcel Energy EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Xcel Energy's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xcel Energy's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Xcel Energy's current Enterprise Value is $86,535 Mil.
Xcel Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3,484 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 24.84 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Xcel Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.47. Over the past decade, Xcel Energy's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.90 to 29.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #396 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Xcel Energy's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Xcel Energy's current EV-to-EBIT of 24.84 is near median its 10-year median of 24.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.90 to a high of 29.96. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71. Xcel Energy's value of 24.84 is 81.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #396 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to EXC and ETR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #396 out of 463 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Xcel Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71. Xcel Energy's value of 24.84 is 81.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Xcel Energy's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.90 to 29.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.47 vs. the industry median of 13.71, Xcel Energy has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.71, based on 463 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Xcel Energy's current EV-to-EBIT of 24.84 is 81.2% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Xcel Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xcel Energy's current EV-to-EBIT is 24.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.47. 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 $68.04, compared to a current price of $77.20 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 24.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.47 and 81.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.71. Xcel Energy's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Energy (XEL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 24.84 as of Aug. 05, 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 $77.20 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $68.04.
GuruFocus considers Xcel Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XEL:
EV-to-EBIT: 24.84 (near median its 10-year median of 24.47)
GF Value™: $68.04 vs. price of $77.20 (13.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#396 of 463)
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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