DUK (Duke Energy) ROCE %: 6.50% (As of Mar. 2026)


DUK Duke Energy Corp DUK
75 GF Score
Price $127.11
GF Value $122.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Duke Energy ROCE %?

Duke Energy DUK +0.46% 75 ROCE % is 6.50% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DUK with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Duke Energy's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.50%.

Duke Energy  (NYSE:DUK) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Duke Energy ROCE % Related Terms

Duke Energy ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Duke Energy's ROCE % 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.

Duke Energy ROCE % Chart

Duke Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Duke Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Duke Energy ROCE % Calculation

Duke Energy's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=9346/( ( (186343 - 19357) + (195736 - 21047) )/ 2 )
=9346/( (166986+174689)/ 2 )
=9346/170837.5
=5.47 %

Duke Energy's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=11460/( ( (195736 - 21047) + (198048 - 20334) )/ 2 )
=11460/( ( 174689 + 177714 )/ 2 )
=11460/176201.5
=6.50 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 6.50% mean?
Duke Energy (DUK) has a ROCE % of 6.50% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Duke Energy's ROCE % too high?
Duke Energy's current ROCE % is 6.50%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROCE % is 6.95. Duke Energy's value of 6.50% is 6.5% below this industry median. Overall, Duke 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 Duke Energy's ROCE % compare to SO and AEP?
Duke Energy's ROCE % of 6.50% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.95. Duke Energy's value of 6.50% is 6.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROCE % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.95, based on 505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Duke Energy's current ROCE % of 6.50% is 6.5% below 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROCE % is 6.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Duke Energy's current ROCE % is 6.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duke Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duke Energy (DUK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.67, compared to a current price of $127.11 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.50% and 6.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.95. Duke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Duke Energy (DUK), the current ROCE % is 6.50% 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 Duke Energy (DUK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duke Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $127.11 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $122.67. GuruFocus considers Duke Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DUK:

  • ROCE %: 6.50%
  • GF Value™: $122.67 vs. price of $127.11 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median

No single metric tells the full story. See the DUK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Duke Energy Business Description

Address 525 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202
Duke Energy is one of the largest US utilities, with subsidiaries in the Carolinas, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky that deliver electricity to more than 8 million customers. Its natural gas utilities serve more than 1.6 million customers.
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