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MGE EnergyMGEE -0.08%75 Forward PE Ratio is 20.15 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MGEE with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Utilities - Regulated companies, MGE Energy ranks worse than 79.64% on this metric.
MGE Energy (NAS:MGEE) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
MGE Energy Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
MGE Energy Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MGE Energy's Forward PE Ratio 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.
MGE Energy Forward PE Ratio Chart
MGE Energy Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
19.76
24.21
27.40
24.76
19.95
MGE Energy Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
19.76
20.66
23.70
23.04
24.21
28.25
28.01
28.09
27.40
24.39
24.76
24.20
23.89
21.05
19.95
19.49
20.54
MGEE vs HE, NWE, NKLR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, MGE Energy's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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.
MGE Energy Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, MGE Energy's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MGE Energy's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
MGE Energy (MGEE) has a Forward PE Ratio of 20.15 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on MGE Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MGE Energy ranks #219 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is MGE Energy's Forward PE Ratio too high?
MGE Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 20.15. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.66. MGE Energy's value of 20.15 is 37.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MGE Energy ranks #219 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MGE Energy has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGE Energy's Forward PE Ratio compare to HE and NWE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, MGE Energy ranks #219 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places MGE Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.66. MGE Energy's value of 20.15 is 37.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.66, based on 275 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MGE Energy's current Forward PE Ratio of 20.15 is 37.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on MGE Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MGE Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 20.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGE Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGE Energy (MGEE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.89, compared to a current price of $79.26 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 20.15 and 37.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.66. MGE Energy's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MGE Energy (MGEE), the current Forward PE Ratio is 20.15 as of Aug. 25, 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 MGE Energy (MGEE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGE Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $79.26 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $86.89.
GuruFocus considers MGE Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MGEE:
Forward PE Ratio: 20.15
GF Value™: $86.89 vs. price of $79.26 (8.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#219 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGEE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MGE Energy provides electric service to 170,000 customers and natural gas service to 180,000 customers in Madison, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas. Nearly 90% of customers are residential. The company also owns a 3.6% stake in American Transmission Co. MGE owns interests in two coal power plants that earn guaranteed fixed rates of return, contributing about 20% of earnings.
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