Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research

Duke Energy Corporation is in the Utilities sector and Regulated Electric industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 29/100.

Quick answer for DUK

Duke Energy Corporation currently has a Wall Street Score of 29/100. The stored market price is $119.42. Its financial score is 15/100. Its valuation score is 22/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.

What Duke Energy Corporation does

Duke Energy Corporation, an energy provider operating across the United States with its various affiliates, structures its operations into three primary divisions: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure, and Commercial Renewables. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure division is responsible for generating, transmitting, distributing, and retailing electricity across the Carolinas, Florida, and the Midwestern states. Its power generation relies on a diverse portfolio of fuel sources, including coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, renewable technologies, and nuclear energy. Beyond direct retail sales, it also provides electricity at wholesale rates to various entities such as municipalities, electric cooperative utilities, and other load-serving organizations. This segment caters to approximately 8.2 million customers spanning six states within the S

DUK financial snapshot

Wall Street Score:
29/100
Current price:
$119.42
Market capitalization:
$93.10B
Revenue:
$33.38B
Net income:
$5.25B
Free cash flow:
$-1.67B
Cash:
$673.0M
Total debt:
$91.24B
EPS:
6.66
P/E ratio:
17.9x
Financial score:
15/100
Valuation score:
22/100
Revenue score:
23/100

What stands out

  • Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.0%.
  • Free cash flow is $-1.67B, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
  • The balance sheet shows $673.0M of cash versus $91.24B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.

What the numbers mean

Its current valuation score is 22/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.

The financial score is 15/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.

A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.

Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-06.

How to research DUK

Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.

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Data may change as company filings and market prices update. Educational research only; not a buy or sell recommendation.