XEL (Xcel Energy) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -68.08% (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


XEL Xcel Energy Inc XEL
78 GF Score
Price $81.47
GF Value $67.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Xcel Energy Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Xcel Energy XEL +1.42% 78 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -68.08% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates XEL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-24), Xcel Energy's Predictability Rank is 3-Stars. Xcel Energy's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is $48.47 and current share price is $81.47. Consequently,

Xcel Energy's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is -68.08%.

XEL vs ETR, EXC, D: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Xcel Energy's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Xcel Energy's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Xcel Energy's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Xcel Energy Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Xcel Energy's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(48.47-81.47)/48.47
=-68.08 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -68.08% mean?
Xcel Energy (XEL) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -68.08% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Xcel Energy.
Is Xcel Energy's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Xcel Energy's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -68.08%. Overall, Xcel Energy has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xcel Energy's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to ETR and EXC?
Xcel Energy's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -68.08% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Xcel Energy. Xcel Energy's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -68.08%. 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 $67.31, compared to a current price of $81.47 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -68.08%. Xcel Energy's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Energy (XEL), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -68.08% as of Jun. 24, 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 $81.47 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.31. GuruFocus considers Xcel Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XEL:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -68.08%
  • GF Value™: $67.31 vs. price of $81.47 (21% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 10 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55401
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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