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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.

Industry: Utilities - Regulated Ele...
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Utilities - Regulated Electric is Zen Rated D and is the 92nd ranked industry out of 145 stock market industries
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KEP
KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORP
$20.03BN/A0.00%$0.3692N/AN/A0
CEPU
CENTRAL PUERTO SA
$2.40BN/A0.00%$0.0661N/AN/A3
ENIC
ENEL CHILE SA
$5.10BN/A232.60%$0.2143N/AN/A6
PCG
PG&E CORP
$35.52B0.46%8.40%$0.0250$0.088%1
GNE
GENIE ENERGY LTD
$395.71M2.07%53.50%$0.0750$0.3145%12025-11-102025-11-19
EDN
EDENOR
$1.54BN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
EIX
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
$21.43B4.47%43.30%$0.8280$2.4979%0
HE
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC
$2.00BN/A0.00%$0.3600N/AN/A0
POR
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
$5.33B3.27%74.50%$0.5250$1.5566%02025-12-222026-01-15
EBR
BRAZILIAN ELECTRIC POWER CO
$20.65BN/A10.10%$0.0790N/AN/A5
FE
FIRSTENERGY CORP
$26.66B3.78%76.20%$0.4450$1.7573%02025-11-072025-12-01
ED
CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC
$35.33B3.45%60.80%$0.8500$3.3869%02025-11-192025-12-15
D
DOMINION ENERGY INC
$50.65B4.51%99.40%$0.6680$2.6780%12025-12-052025-12-20
ES
EVERSOURCE ENERGY
$27.40B2.04%127.20%$0.7530$1.5044%0
NGG
NATIONAL GRID PLC
$77.13B4.09%26.40%$2.0550$3.0776%9
AEE
AMEREN CORP
$27.56B2.75%60.40%$0.7100$2.8057%02025-12-092025-12-31
EMA
EMERA INC
$14.16BN/A0.00%$0.6375N/AN/A4
DUK
DUKE ENERGY CORP
$96.29B3.40%68.00%$1.0650$4.2168%02025-11-142025-12-16
MGEE
MGE ENERGY INC
$3.04B2.19%49.90%$0.4750$1.8347%02025-12-012025-12-15
DTE
DTE ENERGY CO
$27.71B3.27%65.40%$1.0900$4.3666%1
AEP
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC
$64.39B3.09%54.20%$0.9300$3.7264%02025-11-102025-12-10
LNT
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP
$17.11B3.05%68.20%$0.5075$2.0363%02025-11-17
FTS
FORTIS INC
$25.43B1.22%25.60%$0.6150$0.6227%0
XEL
XCEL ENERGY INC
$48.26B2.10%68.60%$0.5700$1.7146%0
ETR
ENTERGY CORP
$42.98B0.62%14.50%$0.6000$0.6013%1
EXC
EXELON CORP
$46.84B3.41%59.30%$0.4000$1.5868%12025-11-102025-12-15
CNP
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
$25.29B0.54%13.30%$0.2100$0.2111%1
IDA
IDACORP INC
$7.00B0.66%58.80%$0.8600$0.8614%0
CMS
CMS ENERGY CORP
$28.33B2.94%61.30%$0.5430$2.1461%02025-11-072025-11-26
PEG
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC
$40.84B2.27%59.60%$0.6300$1.8649%0
EVRG
EVERGY INC
$17.73B3.47%72.70%$0.6675$2.6769%0
PPL
PPL CORP
$26.81B2.97%79.20%$0.2730$1.0862%1
OGE
OGE ENERGY CORP
$8.92B2.86%67.50%$0.4250$1.2759%0
SO
SOUTHERN CO
$102.11B3.15%72.10%$0.7400$2.9265%02025-11-172025-12-08
NEE
NEXTERA ENERGY INC
$170.13B2.72%70.20%$0.5670$2.2257%02025-11-212025-12-15
WEC
WEC ENERGY GROUP INC
$36.39B2.34%66.00%$0.8930$2.6250%02025-11-142025-12-01
PNW
PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP
$10.70B3.01%72.40%$0.8950$2.6962%02025-12-01
OKLO
OKLO INC
$16.57BN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TXNM
TXNM ENERGY INC
$6.20B2.87%95.60%$0.4080$1.6360%02025-11-14
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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 39 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: C, Safety: C, Financials: C, and AI: B.

Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) has a Due Diligence Score of 39, which is 6 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 33.

KEP passed 16 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Korea Electric Power has seen its stock return 87.73% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 72 percentage points.

2. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)


Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) is the #2 top regulated electric utility stock out of 39 with a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with a rating of B have had an average return of +19.88% per year. Learn more.

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

Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) has a Due Diligence Score of 40, which is 7 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 33.

CEPU passed 16 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Central Puerto Sa has seen its stock return 40.28% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 25 percentage points.

Central Puerto Sa has an average 1 year price target of $17.50, an upside of 10.2% from Central Puerto Sa's current stock price of $15.88.

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. Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC)


Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC) is the #3 top regulated electric utility stock out of 39 with a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with a rating of B have had an average return of +19.88% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC) is: Value: C, Growth: C, Momentum: B, Sentiment: C, Safety: C, Financials: C, and AI: B.

Enel Chile Sa (NYSE:ENIC) has a Due Diligence Score of 32, which is -1 points lower than the regulated electric utility industry average of 33. Although this number is below the industry average, our proven quant model rates ENIC as a "B".

ENIC passed 13 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Enel Chile Sa has seen its stock return 33.21% over the past year, overperforming other regulated electric utility stocks by 18 percentage points.

What are the regulated electric utility stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 27 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 4.51%, which is 2 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 2.68%. 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 4.47%, which is 2 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 2.68%. 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. National Grid (NYSE:NGG)


National Grid (NYSE:NGG) has an annual dividend yield of 4.09%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 2.68%. National Grid's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% nine times in the last 10 years. National Grid's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

National Grid's dividend payout ratio of 26.4% indicates that its high dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

Why are regulated electric utility stocks down?

Regulated electric utility stocks were down -0.38% in the last day, and down -1.48% over the last week.

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

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 43 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 28. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Korea Electric Power's stock has gained 87.73% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 72 percentage points.

2. Edenor (NYSE:EDN)


Edenor (NYSE:EDN) is the second 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.

Edenor has a valuation score of 43, which is 15 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 28. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Edenor's stock has gained 7.78% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by -8 percentage points.

3. Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU)


Central Puerto Sa (NYSE:CEPU) 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.

Central Puerto Sa has a valuation score of 43, which is 15 points higher than the regulated electric utility industry average of 28. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Central Puerto Sa's stock has gained 40.28% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the regulated electric utility industry by 25 percentage points.

Are regulated electric utility stocks a good buy now?

60.61% of regulated electric utility stocks rated by analysts are a buy right now. On average, analysts expect regulated electric utility stocks to rise by 7.58% over the next year.

2.63% of regulated electric utility stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 7.89% of regulated electric utility stocks are rated B (Buy), 76.32% 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 16.6x.
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