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WEC

S&P 500
Neutral · 53/100

WEC Energy Group

Utilities
Electric Utilities

$114.14

1.0%

Updated Today 5:06 AM ET

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 8.0% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

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)

Rating Score

53/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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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.

Business Overview
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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.

Revenue Growth
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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.

Profitability
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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.

Debt Analysis
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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.

Cash Flow Analysis
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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.

Valuation Analysis
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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.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
22.7xFair
Forward P/E
23.2xFair
P/S ratio
3.9xExpensive
Revenue growth
10.0%Strong
EPS growth
-2.2%Weak
Gross margin
35.8%Weak
Net margin
16.8%Strong
ROE
12.0%Weak

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

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

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
WECThis stock22.7x10.0%Neutral· 53
PEG17.9x19.0%Favorable· 69
EXC17x4.6%Neutral· 47
EIX7.5x13.2%Favorable· 65
FE25.8x8.9%Weak· 38
PPL22.3x-58.8%Neutral· 55
ETR29x11.5%Neutral· 43
ES15.2x9.8%Favorable· 59
Utilities median22.2x9.0%54/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianPEGEXCEIXFEPPLETRESWECP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

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.

5-Year Projection Model

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%

Metric20262027202820292030
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.

Bull Case

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.
Bear Case

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.
Key Risks
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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.

Investment Thesis
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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.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.