Stock Analysis
Eversource EnergyES
P/E 17.59×· 5Y range 14.02–26.81×· 33th percentile of history
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Electric Services
AnalystsHold25 analystsP/E 17.6× sits at the 33rd percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 1% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality73
Risks
- Financial Health18
- Growth44
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
What's happening with ES
Profile
moat, financial health and growth lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation62/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (33th pct)20/25
- FCF yield (1.2%)5/25
- P/S (1.8x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (17.2x)12/25
- Growth44/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (8.3%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (4.4%)6/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (2.5%)6/25
- Fwd implied growth (28.5%)20/25
- Profitability57/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (5.5%)5/25
- ROE (8.8%)12/25
- Net margin (10.2%)20/25
- Operating margin (21.5%)20/25
- Financial Health18/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (0.73)3/25
- Current ratio (0.65)0/25
- Interest coverage (3.4x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 42%)5/25
- Quality73/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.67)25/25
- FCF conversion (21%)8/25
- Margin stability (σ 2.4%)25/25
- Moat5/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/9 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (n/a)0/25
- FCF-positive years (1/10 yrs)0/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -3.6%)5/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 0.7 — distress-zone balance sheet
About Eversource Energy
Eversource Energy is a diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide rate-regulated electric, gas, and water distribution service to more than 4 million customers in the Northeast US. Show more
Eversource expanded its service territories with acquisitions of NStar (2012), Aquarion (2017), and Columbia Gas (2020). In 2024 Eversource exited its 50% partnership with European utility Orsted to develop 2 gigawatts of offshore wind projects in the Northeast US. It plans to sell Aquarion in 2026. The company exited most of its unregulated businesses in 2006.
Headquarters: SPRINGFIELD, MA · Employees: 10,731 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
62BP/E (TTM)17.6xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 14.0x–26.8x · 33rd pct
P/FCF63.9xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · Heavy investment cycle — CapEx = 93% of operating cash flow, significantly depressing reported FCF
FCF Yield1.2%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -13.3%–1.2% · 99th pct · Heavy investment cycle — CapEx = 93% of operating cash flow, significantly depressing reported FCF
P/S (TTM)1.80xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.5x–3.7x · 20th pct
EV/EBIT17.2xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 16.5x–26.2x · 5th pct
EV/Sales3.8xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E13.7xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.55xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.26A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield4.56%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio78.7%C
Grade C: HighDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Heavy investment: Heavy investment cycle — CapEx = 93% of operating cash flow, significantly depressing reported FCF
Profitability
57CROIC5.5%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE8.8%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA2.3%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin10.2%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin21.5%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin—
Gross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin2.1%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue · Heavy investment cycle — CapEx = 93% of operating cash flow, significantly depressing reported FCF
True FCF Margin2.1%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · Heavy investment cycle — CapEx = 93% of operating cash flow, significantly depressing reported FCF
Growth
44D+Revenue CAGR8.3%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR4.4%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)2.5%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth28.5%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+9.4%C
Grade C: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
18EAltman Z-Score0.73D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.65xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.70xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage3.4xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment89.8yD
Grade D: SlowYears to repay net debt via FCF · Heavy investment cycle — CapEx = 93% of operating cash flow, significantly depressing reported FCF
Net Debt/EBIT8.9xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.66xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.01xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
73B+Piotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.67A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion20.8%D
Grade D: PoorFCF / Net Income · Heavy investment cycle — CapEx = 93% of operating cash flow, significantly depressing reported FCF
Margin Stability2.4%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue29.5%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.22xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Conner Penelope M Filed | Conner Penelope M | SellOpen market sale | -1500 | |
Conner Penelope M Filed | Conner Penelope M | SellOpen market sale | -1500 | |
BUTLER GREGORY B Filed | BUTLER GREGORY B | SellOpen market sale | -7000 | |
BUTH JAY S. Filed | BUTH JAY S. | SellI | -407 | |
Mudge W Robert Filed | Mudge W Robert | BuyOpen market buy | +750 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NOLAN JOSEPH R JR Filed | NOLAN JOSEPH R JR | Gift | -94981 | |
Conner Penelope M Filed | Conner Penelope M | SellOpen market sale | -1400 | |
CLEVELAND COTTON M Filed | CLEVELAND COTTON M | SellOpen market sale | -2581 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
5EROIC >12% Years0/9 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)—
Median annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years1/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-3.6%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$3.80
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$4.83
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$43.80
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$26.87B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$135.35M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$26.74B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$16.20B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.34xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$25.18B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.68B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Eversource Energy (ES)
ES is up 1.30% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Eversource Energy. Altman Z-Score of 0.73 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.67 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~89.8 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Eversource Energy posted a net loss in 1 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
- The stock currently yields 4.6% in dividends.
See how ES ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
No significant market moves for ES in the last 30 days.
See ES move history →Frequently Asked Questions about ES
What is the current Eversource Energy (ES) stock price?
ES is trading at $66.85 at the last market close, up 1.30% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks ES pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is ES stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Eversource Energy's financial health at 18/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is ES stock overvalued?
Eversource Energy trades at a trailing P/E of 17.6 and our valuation score rates it 62/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Eversource Energy report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for ES. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Eversource Energy operate in?
Eversource Energy operates in the Utilities sector, within the Electric Services industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Eversource Energy do?
Eversource Energy is a diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide rate-regulated electric, gas, and water distribution service to more than 4 million customers in the Northeast US.
About Eversource Energy (ES) Stock
Eversource Energy (ES) is a US-listed stock operating in the Utilities sector, specifically the Electric Services industry. As of the latest update, Eversource Energy is trading at $66.85, up 1.30% on the day with a market capitalization of $25.2 billion. The financial health score for ES is 18/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for ES stock.
ES Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Eversource Energy (ES) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time ES stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for ES with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Eversource Energy across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 18/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for ES.
- Sector peers: Compare ES against 6 other utilities stocks on key financial metrics.
Is ES a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Eversource Energy (ES) as an investment. The financial health score of 18/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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