Fundamental analysis · SEC EDGAR · TTM through 31/03/2026

Fundamental analysis of Xcel Energy Inc

XEL · Nasdaq · Utilities

Fundamental quality

DEMANDING

44

out of 100

Breakdown by area

I.GrowthEPS growth: 5.8% · Revenue growth: 1.4%
40
II.ProfitabilityNet margin: 18% · ROE: 8.8%
69
III.Financial healthNet debt/EBITDA: 6.01x · FCF: -61.9%
22

Source: SEC EDGAR · TTM through 31/03/2026

The score combines growth, profitability and financial strength. Here its profitability weighs in its favor, while its financial strength drags it down the most.

Strengths

  • No clearly standout strengths by the system's thresholds.

Risks and weaknesses

  • Weak revenue growth (1.4% annualized).
  • High leverage (net debt of 6.01× EBITDA).
  • Negative free cash flow.

Historical evolution

YearRevenueNet incomeFree cash flowNet debt
2014$11,686M$1,021M-$540M-$80M
2015$11,024M$984M-$645M$365M
2016$11,107M$1,123M-$143M$165M
2017$11,404M$1,148M-$118M-$83M
2018$11,537M$1,261M-$835M$16,062M

Between 2014 and 2018, revenue went from $11,686M to $11,537M (-1%) and net income went from $1,021M to $1,261M (+23%).

Annual figures in U.S. dollars per SEC filings. Net debt is total debt minus cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is Xcel Energy Inc a profitable company?

Yes. Xcel Energy Inc shows a net margin of 18% and an ROE of 8.8%, a sign of a profitable business.

Does Xcel Energy Inc have a lot of debt?

Yes, its leverage is high: net debt is 6.01 times its EBITDA.

Is Xcel Energy Inc growing?

Its revenue has grown 1.4% annualized in recent years and its earnings per share 5.8%.

Does Xcel Energy Inc generate cash?

Over the last twelve months its free cash flow was negative.

The thresholds are general and the system doesn't judge qualitative factors. See the full methodology and use this analysis as a first filter, never as a final decision.

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