Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Duke Energy is one of the largest US utilities, with subsidiaries in the Carolinas, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky that deliver electricity to more than 8 million customers. Its natural gas u...
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 18.05 (historical range: 16.94–28.60, median: 20.06), placing it at the 5th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 2.85 (range: 2.52–3.71, 27th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 19.20 (range: 16.56–33.09, 34th percentile).
Duke Energy Corporation trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 18.05 | 20.06 | 5th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 2.85 | 2.99 | 27th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.20 | 20.54 | 34th | below its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 0.05% | 0.05% | 44th | near its historical average |
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Valuation & P/E History
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is a US-listed stock operating in the Utilities sector, specifically the Electric & Other Services Combined industry currently trading at $121.35 with a market capitalization of $94.6 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for DUK based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 18.05 is below the historical median of 20.06, placing DUK at the 5th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.85 compares to a median of 2.99.
DUK Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Duke Energy Corporation's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether DUK is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests DUK is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Duke Energy Corporation.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is DUK Overvalued or Undervalued?
Duke Energy Corporation trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 22 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive DUK is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full DUK analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.DUK trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.