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Best Regulated Electric Utility Stocks to Buy Now (2025)
Top regulated electric utility stocks in 2025 ranked by overall Zen Rating. "A" Rated stocks have returned an average of +32.52% per year, and are the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy now. Learn More.

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Utilities - Regulated Electric is Zen Rated D and is the 101st ranked industry out of 145 stock market industries

Ticker	Company	Price	Graham Fair Value	Graham Fair Value %	P/E	Forward P/E	P/S	P/B	PEG	Free Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow Yield	Book Value	BVPS	EV	EV/EBITDA
KEP	KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORP	$18.26	$5.53k	-99.67%	9.60x	0.00x	0.36x	0.84x	0.00x	$1.44B	6.16%	$27.92B	21.74	$128.39B	6.89
CEPU	CENTRAL PUERTO SA	$14.87	$7.94k	-99.81%	50.41x	0.06x	3.41x	1.40x	0.00x	$104.44M	4.64%	$1.61B	10.63	$2.59B	6.95
GNE	GENIE ENERGY LTD	$14.33	$6.07	136.24%	71.65x	24.89x	0.78x	1.91x	1.11x	$32.78M	8.75%	$198.81M	7.60	$253.05M	29.16
EIX	EDISON INTERNATIONAL	$59.11	N/A	N/A	7.72x	9.66x	1.26x	1.33x	N/A	-$722.00M	-3.17%	$17.16B	44.56	$61.82B	6.97
ENIC	ENEL CHILE SA	$3.80	$14.08	-73.02%	33.93x	0.47x	1.23x	0.99x	0.11x	$905.10M	17.21%	$5.30B	3.83	$7.90B	17.91
PCG	PG&E CORP	$16.01	$13.76	16.37%	13.45x	10.57x	1.42x	1.10x	0.91x	-$2.77B	-7.88%	$31.98B	14.55	$94.21B	9.69
POR	PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO	$50.74	$26.14	94.12%	18.45x	15.53x	1.59x	1.44x	1.97x	-$151.00M	-2.70%	$3.95B	35.85	$10.59B	9.24
FE	FIRSTENERGY CORP	$47.36	$21.94	115.85%	20.68x	18.02x	1.89x	2.14x	2.16x	-$1.23B	-4.48%	$12.80B	22.18	$53.40B	9.19
HE	HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC	$11.79	N/A	N/A	8.36x	11.56x	0.74x	1.30x	N/A	$117.04M	5.75%	$1.56B	9.06	$4.00B	9.02
AXIA	AXIA ENERGIA	$11.92	$43.12	-72.36%	15.18x	3.98x	3.41x	1.12x	0.12x	$860.45M	3.65%	$20.97B	10.61	$32.38B	7.17
ES	EVERSOURCE ENERGY	$66.70	$41.79	59.61%	18.37x	13.69x	1.89x	1.56x	1.25x	-$524.39M	-2.11%	$16.03B	43.10	$54.60B	12.90
EXC	EXELON CORP	$46.57	$19.55	138.18%	16.63x	17.13x	1.94x	1.67x	6.08x	-$1.60B	-3.39%	$28.11B	27.81	$94.92B	10.61
D	DOMINION ENERGY INC	$62.54	$29.56	111.59%	23.25x	17.80x	3.38x	1.93x	1.75x	-$7.76B	-14.53%	$27.69B	32.43	$101.02B	13.83
NGG	NATIONAL GRID PLC	$75.51	N/A	N/A	5.67x	96.01x	2.65x	1.52x	N/A	-$2.63B	-3.39%	$51.09B	49.77	$140.16B	8.13
ED	CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC	$100.14	$43.76	128.84%	17.45x	17.28x	2.18x	1.50x	3.94x	-$68.00M	-0.19%	$24.17B	67.00	$62.64B	10.36
PPL	PPL CORP	$36.71	$15.98	129.77%	24.80x	20.08x	3.02x	1.88x	1.94x	-$698.00M	-2.57%	$14.41B	19.49	$45.04B	12.83
PEG	PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC	$83.25	$31.68	162.82%	19.92x	20.49x	3.55x	2.44x	4.63x	-$177.00M	-0.43%	$17.01B	34.09	$64.73B	14.44
AEP	AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC	$122.72	N/A	N/A	17.89x	20.55x	3.09x	2.16x	N/A	-$3.66B	-5.58%	$30.39B	56.82	$112.47B	12.38
XEL	XCEL ENERGY INC	$81.25	$33.61	141.74%	24.70x	21.07x	3.38x	2.27x	2.19x	-$5.15B	-10.71%	$21.18B	35.78	$82.53B	14.18
CNP	CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC	$39.95	$15.35	160.28%	25.28x	22.43x	2.86x	2.36x	2.54x	-$2.80B	-10.73%	$11.04B	16.90	$48.98B	13.70
AEE	AMEREN CORP	$106.02	$38.10	178.23%	20.27x	21.04x	3.20x	2.24x	5.74x	-$1.25B	-4.35%	$12.78B	47.26	$48.77B	12.76
CMS	CMS ENERGY CORP	$75.27	$29.01	159.44%	21.57x	20.77x	3.52x	3.30x	3.45x	-$1.51B	-5.16%	$8.86B	22.82	$46.88B	12.17
MGEE	MGE ENERGY INC	$82.71	$28.80	187.18%	22.35x	22.06x	4.17x	2.33x	4.61x	-$31.77M	-1.05%	$1.30B	35.51	$3.85B	12.84
EMA	EMERA INC	$48.66	$26.65	82.57%	18.41x	13.65x	2.39x	1.51x	1.69x	-$830.71M	-5.69%	$9.62B	32.08	$29.15B	12.17
FTS	FORTIS INC	$52.43	$29.19	79.64%	21.85x	15.02x	3.07x	1.53x	1.33x	-$1.23B	-4.64%	$17.29B	34.33	$50.71B	17.84
DUK	DUKE ENERGY CORP	$123.43	$48.45	154.75%	19.41x	19.31x	3.03x	1.87x	4.40x	-$921.00M	-0.96%	$51.46B	66.15	$184.95B	11.20
DTE	DTE ENERGY CO	$136.78	$59.85	128.56%	20.51x	18.77x	1.91x	2.34x	2.57x	-$863.00M	-3.05%	$12.16B	58.73	$53.62B	12.68
OGE	OGE ENERGY CORP	$45.50	$16.29	179.33%	18.20x	19.73x	2.78x	1.91x	12.12x	-$167.40M	-1.83%	$4.80B	23.81	$15.00B	10.50
IDA	IDACORP INC	$130.83	$48.51	169.70%	22.36x	22.17x	3.92x	2.03x	3.61x	-$410.16M	-5.79%	$3.48B	64.26	$10.40B	13.94
ETR	ENTERGY CORP	$96.55	$34.06	183.50%	23.38x	24.45x	3.39x	2.59x	3.85x	-$2.37B	-5.49%	$16.66B	37.31	$72.05B	11.67
EVRG	EVERGY INC	$77.11	$33.06	133.26%	20.95x	18.74x	3.02x	1.73x	2.62x	-$339.80M	-1.91%	$10.29B	44.64	$32.44B	12.32
EDN	EDENOR	$34.32	N/A	N/A	6.17x	12.92x	0.85x	1.15x	N/A	-$101.95M	-6.55%	$1.35B	29.72	$1.95B	3.11
SO	SOUTHERN CO	$90.24	$35.82	151.92%	22.28x	20.51x	3.44x	2.60x	2.91x	-$1.53B	-1.54%	$38.27B	34.73	$169.77B	11.85
LNT	ALLIANT ENERGY CORP	$69.18	$25.52	171.08%	21.75x	21.32x	4.16x	2.43x	3.97x	-$1.11B	-6.22%	$7.31B	28.43	$29.20B	14.43
NEE	NEXTERA ENERGY INC	$85.54	$32.51	163.13%	27.07x	23.03x	6.77x	3.29x	2.36x	$3.07B	1.73%	$54.18B	26.02	$268.88B	17.48
PNW	PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP	$90.59	$36.26	149.82%	18.30x	19.53x	2.04x	1.21x	5.03x	-$477.22M	-4.40%	$8.99B	75.17	$23.14B	11.12
WEC	WEC ENERGY GROUP INC	$112.24	$40.62	176.34%	21.10x	21.23x	3.80x	2.69x	4.74x	-$404.20M	-1.11%	$13.57B	41.94	$57.65B	13.71
OKLO	OKLO INC	$88.72	N/A	N/A	-164.30x	-170.29x	N/A	11.50x	N/A	-$68.54M	-0.51%	$1.21B	8.02	$13.45B	-174.27
TXNM	TXNM ENERGY INC	$58.15	$26.18	122.12%	34.01x	21.15x	3.00x	1.85x	1.38x	-$642.21M	-10.14%	$3.42B	31.36	$12.01B	12.85
IMSR	TERRESTRIAL ENERGY INC	$9.09	N/A	N/A	-0.31x	N/A	46.38x	-151.21x	N/A	N/A	N/A	-$6.36M	-5.01	$962.00M	N/A
NKLR	TERRA INNOVATUM GLOBAL NV	$4.34	N/A	N/A	N/A	-60.78x	N/A	-72.13x	N/A	-$3.73M	-1.22%	-$4.23M	-0.06	$306.84M	-64.45

Regulated Electric Utility Stocks FAQ

What are the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy right now in Nov 2025?

According to Zen Ratings, our proprietary rating system that evaluates 115 factors proven to drive growth in stocks and assigns each stock in our system an overall letter grade as well as 7 individual Component Grades for Value, Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, Safety, Financials, and proprietary AI algorithms, the 3 best regulated electric utility stocks to buy right now are:

1. Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP)

Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) is the #1 top regulated electric utility stock out of 41 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +32.52% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) is: Value: A, Growth: B, Momentum: A, Sentiment: B, Safety: B, Financials: C, and AI: A.

Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) has a Due Diligence Score of 39, which is 7 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32.

KEP passed 16 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Korea Electric Power has seen its stock return 107.97% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 99 percentage points.

2. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)

Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) is the #2 top regulated electric utility stock out of 41 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +32.52% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) is: Value: B, Growth: B, Momentum: C, Sentiment: C, Safety: C, Financials: C, and AI: C.

Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) has a Due Diligence Score of 40, which is 8 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32.

CEPU passed 16 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Central Puerto Sa has seen its stock return 6.82% over the past year, underperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by -2 percentage points.

Central Puerto Sa has an average 1 year price target of $17.50, an upside of 17.69% from Central Puerto Sa's current stock price of $14.87.

Central Puerto Sa stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 1 analyst covering Central Puerto Sa, 100% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 0% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE)

Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) is the #3 top regulated electric utility stock out of 41 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +32.52% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) is: Value: C, Growth: B, Momentum: C, Sentiment: C, Safety: B, Financials: B, and AI: C.

Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE) has a Due Diligence Score of 44, which is 12 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32.

GNE passed 17 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Genie Energy has seen its stock lose -7.96% over the past year, underperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by -17 percentage points.

What are the regulated electric utility stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 28 regulated electric utility stocks that have issued dividends in the past year, the 3 regulated electric utility stocks with the highest dividend yields are:

1. Dominion Energy (NYSE:D)

Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) has an annual dividend yield of 4.27%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 2.8%. Dominion Energy's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% one times in the last 10 years. Dominion Energy's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Dominion Energy's dividend payout ratio of 99.4% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

2. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) has an annual dividend yield of 4.21%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 2.8%. Edison International's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Edison International's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Edison International's dividend payout ratio of 43.3% indicates that its high dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

3. Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE:PNW)

Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE:PNW) has an annual dividend yield of 3.97%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 2.8%. Pinnacle West Capital's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Pinnacle West Capital's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Pinnacle West Capital's dividend payout ratio of 72.4% indicates that its high dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

Why are regulated electric utility stocks up?

Regulated electric utility stocks were up 1.3% in the last day, and up 1.34% over the last week.

We couldn't find a catalyst for why regulated electric utility stocks are up.

What are the most undervalued regulated electric utility stocks?

Based on the Valuation rating, one of the 7 components of a stocks overall Zen Ratings grade, which evaluates factors including estimated earnings yield, earnings before interest and taxes/enterprise value, cash flow yield, free cash flow to price, and price-to-earnings growth (PEG ratio), the 3 most undervalued regulated electric utility stocks right now are:

1. Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP)

Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) is the most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on its Valuation Rating of A. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Korea Electric Power has a valuation score of 71, which is 44 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 27. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Korea Electric Power's stock has gained 107.97% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 99 percentage points.

2. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)

Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) is the second most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on its Valuation Rating of B. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Central Puerto Sa has a valuation score of 43, which is 16 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 27. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Central Puerto Sa's stock has gained 6.82% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -2 percentage points.

3. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) is the third most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on its Valuation Rating of B. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Edison International has a valuation score of 43, which is 16 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 27. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Edison International's stock has dropped -32.63% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -41 percentage points.

Are regulated electric utility stocks a good buy now?

54.55% of regulated electric utility stocks rated by analysts are a buy right now. On average, analysts expect regulated electric utility stocks to rise by 7.33% over the next year.

7.89% of regulated electric utility stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 5.26% of regulated electric utility stocks are rated B (Buy), 73.68% are rated C (Hold), 10.53% are rated D (Sell), and 2.63% are rated F (Strong Sell).

What is the average p/e ratio of the utilities - regulated electric industry?

The average P/E ratio of the utilities - regulated electric industry is 18.13x.

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Regulated Electric Utility Stocks FAQ

1. Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP)

2. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)

3. Genie Energy (NYSE:GNE)

1. Dominion Energy (NYSE:D)

2. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)

3. Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE:PNW)

1. Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP)

2. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)

3. Edison International (NYSE:EIX)

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