WEC
WEC Energy Group
$114.14
▲ 1.0%Updated Today 5:06 AM ET
▲ Up 8.0% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$37.35B
P/E
22.68x
Forward P/E (est.)
23.2x
ROE
12.0%
Revenue Growth
10.0%
EPS Growth
-2.2%
Profit Margin
16.8%
FCF Yield
7.1%
Debt / Equity
1.64x
ROIC
6.0%
Interest Coverage
3.09x
Current Ratio
0.68x
Dividend Yield
3.3%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
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Rating Score
53/100
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what WEC'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. WEC trades near $114.14, above its 50-day average ($113.32) and 200-day average ($112.07). 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 63 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. WEC's is $2.22 (~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 WEC found buyers near $108.59 (support) and sellers near $115.50 (resistance); its 52-week range is $102.49–$119.62. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 1.1× 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.
WEC Energy Group (WEC) is a large-cap company in the Electric Utilities industry, part of the Utilities sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $37.35B.
In its latest reported year it generated about $9.80B in revenue.
Our model rates WEC Neutral (53/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
4Y CAGR
4.2%
Revenue moved from $8.32B in 2021 to $9.80B in 2025, a 4.2% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a steady 10.0% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.
Gross Margin
35.8%
Operating Margin
22.9%
Net Margin
16.8%
ROE
12.0%
WEC Energy Group keeps about 16.8% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 35.8% gross margin and 22.9% operating margin. Return on equity is 12.0% and return on invested capital about 6.0%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.
Total Debt
$20.02B
Net Debt
$19.97B
Net Debt / EBITDA
8.9x
Debt / Equity
1.64x
Leverage: debt-to-equity is 1.6x, and operating profit covers interest about 3.1x, with a current ratio of 0.7x. That is elevated leverage, which raises risk if earnings or rates move against it. It carries roughly $20.02B of total debt against $45.60M of cash.
Operating CF
$3.38B
Free Cash Flow
$3.38B
FCF Margin
34.5%
In the latest year WEC Energy Group produced about $3.38B of operating cash flow and $3.38B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 7.1% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.
P/E
22.68x
P/S
3.93x
P/B
2.5x
EV / EBITDA
15.08x
WEC trades at 22.7x trailing earnings (about 23.2x on estimated forward earnings), 3.9x sales, and 2.5x 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 WEC stacks up against its Utilities peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Utilities sector (31 S&P 500 companies), WEC ranks #18 of 31 by our overall rating. It trades at roughly in line versus the sector on earnings (22.7x P/E vs. 22.2x median) with a higher return on equity (12.0% vs. 10.4%) and faster revenue growth (10.0% vs. 9.0%).
P/E vs sector
22.7x
median 22.2x
ROE vs sector
12.0%
median 10.4%
Growth vs sector
10.0%
median 9.0%
Sector rank
#18
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)
$115.32 – $189.46
vs. $114.14 today · expected CAGR 0% – 11%
| Metric | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $10.78B | $11.86B | $13.04B | $14.35B | $15.78B |
| Net income | $1.83B | $2.02B | $2.22B | $2.44B | $2.68B |
| EPS | $5.63 | $6.19 | $6.81 | $7.49 | $8.24 |
| Share price (low) | $78.77 | $86.64 | $95.31 | $104.84 | $115.32 |
| Share price (high) | $129.40 | $142.34 | $156.58 | $172.24 | $189.46 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -31% / 13% | -13% / 12% | -6% / 11% | -2% / 11% | 0% / 11% |
Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.
The case for WEC:
- Revenue is growing 10.0% a year, a sign of real demand.
- High net margins (16.8%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
- Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~7.1%) funds buybacks and dividends.
- Pays a 3.3% dividend on top of any price gains.
The case against WEC:
- Elevated leverage (debt/equity 1.6x) adds financial risk.
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.6x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the picture is mixed: WEC Energy Group is a large-cap utilities business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 22.7x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (53/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
WEC — frequently asked questions
Is WEC a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates WEC Energy Group Neutral (53/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is WEC's rating on The Stocks School?
WEC Energy Group currently scores 53/100 (Neutral) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does WEC's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from WEC Energy Group's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for WEC 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 WEC analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell WEC. 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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