ES (Eversource Energy) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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74 GF Score
Price $71.95
GF Value $68.46
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Eversource Energy Financial Strength?

Eversource Energy ES +0.50% 74 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates ES with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Eversource Energy has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Eversource Energy displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Eversource Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.95. Eversource Energy's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.68. As of today, Eversource Energy's Altman Z-Score is 0.77.


Eversource Energy  (NYSE:ES) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Eversource Energy has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Eversource Energy Financial Strength Related Terms


ES vs FE, PPL, CNP: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Eversource Energy's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Eversource Energy's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eversource Energy's Financial Strength falls into.


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Eversource Energy Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Eversource Energy's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-365 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,076 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $27,120 Mil.

Eversource Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1076.185/-365.259
=2.95

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Eversource Energy interest coverage is 2.4, which is low.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Eversource Energy's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(3219.307 + 27120.388) / 18017.6
=1.68

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Eversource Energy has a Z-score of 0.77, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.77 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 3 mean?
Eversource Energy (ES) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Eversource Energy and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Eversource Energy's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is Eversource Energy's Financial Strength too high?
Eversource Energy's current Financial Strength of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. 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 Financial Strength compare to FE and PPL?
Eversource Energy's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Eversource Energy's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Eversource Energy and its competitors. Eversource Energy's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 $68.46, compared to a current price of $71.95 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eversource Energy (ES), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 $71.95 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $68.46. GuruFocus considers Eversource Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ES:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $68.46 vs. price of $71.95 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 10 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 300 Cadwell Drive, Springfield, MA, USA, 1104
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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