Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Xcel Energy Inc. 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 30/100.
Quick answer for XEL
Xcel Energy Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 30/100. The stored market price is $72.72. Its financial score is 39/100. Its valuation score is 16/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Xcel Energy Inc. does
Xcel Energy Inc., through its various operating units, functions as a multifaceted energy company involved in the complete cycle of electricity – from its production and procurement to its transmission, delivery, and eventual sale. Its business is organized into three main divisions: Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and a final "All Other" segment. The company employs a diverse range of energy sources for electricity generation, including traditional options like coal, nuclear power, natural gas, and oil, as well as a strong focus on renewables such as hydroelectric, solar, biomass, wood/refuse, and wind. In addition to its electric services, Xcel Energy is active in the natural gas sector, managing the acquisition, pipeline transport, distribution, and retail sales of natural gas. It also offers transportation services for natural gas owned by its customers. Th
XEL financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 30/100
- Current price:
- $72.72
- Market capitalization:
- $45.42B
- Revenue:
- $14.78B
- Net income:
- $2.09B
- Free cash flow:
- $5.25B
- Cash:
- $1.76B
- Total debt:
- $39.20B
- EPS:
- 3.44
- P/E ratio:
- 21.1x
- Financial score:
- 39/100
- Valuation score:
- 16/100
- Revenue score:
- 15/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $5.25B, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $1.76B of cash versus $39.20B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 16/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 39/100. 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 2026-07-24.
How to research XEL
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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