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Best Regulated Electric Utility Stocks to Buy Now (2024)
Top regulated electric utility stocks in 2024 ranked by overall Zen Score. See the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy now, according to analyst forecasts for the utilities - regulated electric industry.

Industry: Utilities - Regulated Ele...
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Company
Zen Score
Valuation Score
Financials Score
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CEPU
CENTRAL PUERTO SA
52
71
71
67
10
40
EVRG
EVERGY INC
50
57
29
33
30
100
ENIC
ENEL CHILE SA
49
71
43
0
70
60
MGEE
MGE ENERGY INC
46
14
71
22
40
80
ETR
ENTERGY CORP
45
43
43
11
50
80

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Regulated Electric Utility Stocks FAQ

What are the best regulated electric utility stocks to buy right now in Apr 2024?

According to Zen Score, the 3 best regulated electric utility stocks to buy right now are:

1. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)


Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) is the top regulated electric utility stock with a Zen Score of 52, which is 20 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32. It passed 19 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Central Puerto Sa has seen its stock return 47.53% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 59 percentage points.

2. Evergy (NASDAQ:EVRG)


Evergy (NASDAQ:EVRG) is the second best regulated electric utility stock with a Zen Score of 50, which is 18 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32. It passed 17 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Evergy has seen its stock lose -17.46% over the past year, underperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by -6 percentage points.

Evergy has an average 1 year price target of $56.00, an upside of 9.89% from Evergy's current stock price of $50.96.

Evergy stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 6 analysts covering Evergy, 66.67% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 33.33% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC)


Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC) is the third best regulated electric utility stock with a Zen Score of 49, which is 17 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 32. It passed 18 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Enel Chile Sa has seen its stock return 2.82% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 15 percentage points.

What are the regulated electric utility stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 35 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. Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC)


Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC) has an annual dividend yield of 12.05%, which is 8 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 4.06%. Enel Chile Sa's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% six times in the last 10 years. Enel Chile Sa's dividend has not shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Enel Chile Sa's dividend payout ratio of 2.8% indicates that its high dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

2. Dominion Energy (NYSE:D)


Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) has an annual dividend yield of 5.5%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 4.06%. 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 116.6% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

3. National Grid (NYSE:NGG)


National Grid (NYSE:NGG) has an annual dividend yield of 5.4%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 4.06%. National Grid's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% eleven times in the last 10 years. National Grid's dividend has not shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

National Grid's dividend payout ratio of 25.7% 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 0.91% in the last day, and down -0.05% 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 WallStreetZen's Valuation Score, the 3 most undervalued regulated electric utility stocks right now are:

1. Via Renewables (NASDAQ:VIA)


Via Renewables (NASDAQ:VIA) is the most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Via Renewables has a valuation score of 86, which is 57 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 29. It passed 6 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Via Renewables's stock has dropped -37.94% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -26 percentage points.

2. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)


Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) is the second most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Central Puerto Sa has a valuation score of 71, which is 42 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 29. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Central Puerto Sa's stock has gained 47.53% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 59 percentage points.

3. Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC)


Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC) is the third most undervalued regulated electric utility stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Enel Chile Sa has a valuation score of 71, which is 42 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 29. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Enel Chile Sa's stock has gained 2.82% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 15 percentage points.

Are regulated electric utility stocks a good buy now?

46.67% of regulated electric utility stocks rated by analysts are a buy right now. On average, analysts expect regulated electric utility stocks to rise by 4.96% over the next year.

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 16.06x.
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