Eversource EnergyES +0.96%74 Net Margin % is 13.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 12.29. GuruFocus rates ES with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Eversource Energy ranks better than 64.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eversource Energy's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ES'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.71 Med: 12.29 Max: 13.53
Current: 12.55
ES's Net Margin % is ranked better than 64.67% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs ES: 12.55
Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Eversource Energy Net Margin % Related Terms
Eversource Energy Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eversource Energy's Net Margin % 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, Eversource Energy's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
Eversource Energy Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Eversource Energy's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eversource Energy's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Eversource Energy (ES) has a Net Margin % of 13.47% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Eversource Energy and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 12.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Eversource Energy ranks #177 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Eversource Energy's Net Margin % too high?
Eversource Energy's current Net Margin % of 13.47% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 12.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Eversource Energy's value of 13.47% is 53.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eversource Energy ranks #177 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eversource Energy has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eversource Energy's Net Margin % compare to PPL and FE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Eversource Energy ranks #177 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Eversource Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Eversource Energy's value of 13.47% is 53.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.29 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Eversource 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 Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eversource Energy's current Net Margin % of 13.47% is 53.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Eversource Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eversource Energy's current Net Margin % is 13.47%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 12.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eversource Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eversource Energy (ES) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.05, compared to a current price of $71.71 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 13.47%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 12.29 and 53.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. Eversource Energy's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eversource Energy (ES), the current Net Margin % is 13.47% 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 Eversource Energy (ES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eversource Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $71.71 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $68.05.
GuruFocus considers Eversource Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ES:
Net Margin %: 13.47% (10% above median its 10-year median of 12.29)
GF Value™: $68.05 vs. price of $71.71 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#177 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eversource Energy is a diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide rate-regulated electric, gas, and water distribution service to more than 4 million customers in the Northeast US. Eversource expanded its service territories with acquisitions of NStar (2012), Aquarion (2017), and Columbia Gas (2020). In 2024 Eversource exited its 50% partnership with European utility Orsted to develop 2 gigawatts of offshore wind projects in the Northeast US. It plans to sell Aquarion in 2026. The company exited most of its unregulated businesses in 2006.
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