Utilities · NYSE/NASDAQ: DUK
Duke Energy CORP
Utilities—Regulated Electric
Market Cap $97.67B
Verdict: Average
Quality Scores
Multi-Bagger
35/100
Compounder Quality
68/100
Management Credibility
75/100
Governance
80/100
Cash Flow Quality
88/100
AI Summary
Duke Energy is a regulated utility giant that has demonstrated a transition from a volatile earnings period toward a more stabilized, growing net income profile reaching $4.97B in 2025. While operating income shows significant fluctuations, the underlying asset base has expanded consistently from $132.76B in 2016 to $195.74B in 2025. This growth is heavily fueled by debt, with long-term liabilities nearly doubling over the decade to $87.21B. The company serves as a defensive infrastructure play, but its capital-intensive nature and rising leverage pose risks to equity holders. Overall, the…
Top Opportunities
- Consistent Cash Flow from Operations growth
- Strategic transition from coal to renewables
- Regulated monopoly status in key service territories
Top Risks
- Aggressive growth in long-term debt
- Low Altman Z-score indicates high leverage risk
- Negative EPS in 2016 and 2022
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