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XEL P/E Ratio Analysis

21.9x

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Trading at 21.9x earnings, the P/E ratio shows how much investors pay for each dollar of current profit, so a lower number generally means a cheaper stock.

Sector Performance

46th percentile

XEL

21.9x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.7x

Prior Period

23.1x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Trading at 21.9x earnings, the P/E ratio shows how much investors pay for each dollar of current profit, so a lower number generally means a cheaper stock.

That is below the sector median of 23.4x, placing XEL in the 46th percentile among peers—slightly cheaper than the typical company, but not an outlier. Trend data is incomplete: the year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a 4.9% decline from 23.1x to 21.9x. The combination of a sub-median valuation with a recent downward move suggests modest downside protection, though the limited trend history prevents a strong risk assessment. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict: the price is neither expensive nor deeply discounted relative to the sector, and the one-quarter decline does not signal a major shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about XEL?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

Who are XEL's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: WELL (102.4x), IAC (104.9x), FORM (108.1x), MCHP (113.5x), MTSI (118.9x).

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.