DTE
DTE Energy
$149.19
▲ 1.6%Updated Today 5:06 AM ET
▲ Up 12.0% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$31.04B
P/E
24.64x
Forward P/E (est.)
29.97x
ROE
10.4%
Revenue Growth
-15.5%
EPS Growth
-17.8%
Profit Margin
7.0%
FCF Yield
9.2%
Debt / Equity
2.12x
ROIC
5.0%
Interest Coverage
2.25x
Current Ratio
0.95x
Dividend Yield
3.1%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
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Rating Score
34/100
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what DTE's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. DTE trades near $149.19, above its 50-day average ($145.06) and 200-day average ($140.13). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 67 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. DTE's is $2.84 (~1.9% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month DTE found buyers near $139.78 (support) and sellers near $150.00 (resistance); its 52-week range is $126.23–$154.63. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 0.8× the 20-day average — about normal. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
DTE Energy (DTE) is a large-cap company in the Multi-Utilities industry, part of the Utilities sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $31.04B.
In its latest reported year it generated about $12.61B in revenue.
Our model rates DTE Weak (34/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
4Y CAGR
6.9%
Revenue moved from $9.66B in 2013 to $12.61B in 2017, a 6.9% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year declined 15.5% year over year. Shrinking revenue is worth a closer look — is it cyclical or structural?
Gross Margin
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Operating Margin
12.0%
Net Margin
7.0%
ROE
10.4%
DTE Energy keeps about 7.0% of each sales dollar as net profit. Return on equity is 10.4% and return on invested capital about 5.0%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.
Total Debt
$25.31B
Net Debt
$25.07B
Net Debt / EBITDA
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Debt / Equity
2.12x
Leverage: debt-to-equity is 2.1x, and operating profit covers interest about 2.3x, with a current ratio of 0.9x. That is elevated leverage, which raises risk if earnings or rates move against it. It carries roughly $25.31B of total debt against $238.00M of cash.
Operating CF
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Free Cash Flow
—
FCF Margin
—
P/E
24.64x
P/S
2.54x
P/B
2.18x
EV / EBITDA
13.29x
DTE trades at 24.6x trailing earnings (about 30.0x on estimated forward earnings), 2.5x sales, and 2.2x book value. That is a fairly typical valuation for a profitable company.
Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.
Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.
How DTE stacks up against its Utilities peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Utilities sector (31 S&P 500 companies), DTE ranks #30 of 31 by our overall rating. It trades at roughly in line versus the sector on earnings (24.6x P/E vs. 22.2x median) with a similar return on equity (10.4% vs. 10.4%) and slower revenue growth (-15.5% vs. 9.0%).
P/E vs sector
24.6x
median 22.2x
ROE vs sector
10.4%
median 10.4%
Growth vs sector
-15.5%
median 9.0%
Sector rank
#30
of 31 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Utilities companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 31 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.
2030 price target (Base Case)
$73.77 – $122.95
vs. $149.19 today · expected CAGR -13% – -4%
| Metric | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.99B | $13.37B | $13.78B | $14.19B | $14.61B |
| Net income | $908.96M | $936.23M | $964.32M | $993.25M | $1.02B |
| EPS | $4.37 | $4.50 | $4.64 | $4.77 | $4.92 |
| Share price (low) | $65.54 | $67.51 | $69.53 | $71.62 | $73.77 |
| Share price (high) | $109.24 | $112.51 | $115.89 | $119.36 | $122.95 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -56% / -27% | -33% / -13% | -22% / -8% | -17% / -5% | -13% / -4% |
Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.
The case for DTE:
- Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~9.2%) funds buybacks and dividends.
- Pays a 3.1% dividend on top of any price gains.
The case against DTE:
- Revenue growth is slow/negative (-15.5%), limiting the upside engine.
- Elevated leverage (debt/equity 2.1x) adds financial risk.
- Interest coverage is thin (2.3x), so debt costs bite.
- Our model's overall read is Weak (34/100).
Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 2.1x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.
Growth risk — sluggish revenue (-15.5%) leaves little margin for execution missteps.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the fundamentals screen weakly: DTE Energy is a large-cap utilities business with shrinking revenue, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 24.6x earnings, which our model scores Weak (34/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
DTE — frequently asked questions
Is DTE a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates DTE Energy Weak (34/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is DTE's rating on The Stocks School?
DTE Energy currently scores 34/100 (Weak) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does DTE's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from DTE Energy's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for DTE calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this DTE analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell DTE. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
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