Xcel EnergyXEL +1.13%78 OCF Margin % is 42.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 27.45. 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. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Xcel Energy ranks better than 74.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Xcel Energy's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XEL'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.3 Med: 27.45 Max: 37.5
Current: 32.14
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Xcel Energy was 37.50%. The lowest was 16.30%. And the median was 27.45%.
XEL's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 74.35% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.61
vs XEL: 32.14
Xcel Energy OCF Margin % Related Terms
Xcel Energy OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Xcel Energy's OCF 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, Xcel Energy's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.
Xcel Energy OCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Xcel Energy's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xcel Energy's OCF 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.
Xcel Energy (XEL) has a OCF Margin % of 42.20% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Xcel Energy and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 27.45. Over the past decade, Xcel Energy's OCF Margin % has ranged from 16.30 to 37.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #128 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Xcel Energy's OCF Margin % too high?
Xcel Energy's current OCF Margin % of 42.20% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 27.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.30 to a high of 37.50. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. Xcel Energy's value of 42.20% is 126.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #128 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Margin % compare to ETR and EXC?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #128 out of 499 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Xcel Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. Xcel Energy's value of 42.20% is 126.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Xcel Energy's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 16.30 to 37.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.45 vs. the industry median of 18.61, 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 OCF Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.61, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Xcel Energy's current OCF Margin % of 42.20% is 126.8% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Xcel Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Margin % is 18.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xcel Energy's current OCF Margin % is 42.20%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 27.45. 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 $81.24 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 42.20%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 27.45 and 126.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 18.61. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Energy (XEL), the current OCF Margin % is 42.20% 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 $81.24 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.31.
GuruFocus considers Xcel Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XEL:
OCF Margin %: 42.20% (54% above median its 10-year median of 27.45)
GF Value™: $67.31 vs. price of $81.24 (20.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 126.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#128 of 499)
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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