Xcel Energy (WBO:XCEL) Total Operating Expense: €3,532 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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WBO:XCEL Xcel Energy Inc WBO:XCEL
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GF Value €59.23
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What is Xcel Energy Total Operating Expense?

Xcel Energy WBO:XCEL -0.71% 80 Total Operating Expense is €3,532 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:XCEL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.23. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Xcel Energy's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €927 Mil. Xcel Energy's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,532 Mil.

Xcel Energy Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Xcel Energy Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Xcel Energy Total Operating Expense Chart

Xcel Energy Annual Data
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Xcel Energy Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3,532 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €3,532 Mil mean?
Xcel Energy (WBO:XCEL) has a Total Operating Expense of €3,532 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Xcel Energy and its competitors.
Is Xcel Energy's Total Operating Expense too high?
Xcel Energy's current Total Operating Expense is €3,532 Mil. Overall, Xcel Energy has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xcel Energy's Total Operating Expense compare to ETR and EXC?
Xcel Energy's Total Operating Expense of €3,532 Mil 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 Total Operating Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Xcel Energy and its competitors. Xcel Energy's current Total Operating Expense is €3,532 Mil. 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?
Xcel Energy (WBO:XCEL) has a current Total Operating Expense of €3,532 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.23, compared to a current price of €70.00 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €3,532 Mil. Xcel Energy's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Energy (WBO:XCEL), the current Total Operating Expense is €3,532 Mil 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 (WBO:XCEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xcel Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €70.00 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €59.23.

Key valuation signals for WBO:XCEL:

  • Total Operating Expense: €3,532 Mil
  • GF Value™: €59.23 vs. price of €70.00 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:XCEL 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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