Dominion Energy (D) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Dominion Energy (D): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Utilities peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | D |
|---|---|
| Name | Dominion Energy, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Utilities |
| GICS Industry Group | Utilities |
| GICS Industry | Multi-Utilities |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Multi-Utilities |
| Market Capitalization | 61.43 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: D | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 26.43% | 15.00% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 14.50% | 11.96% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 3.16% | 8.64% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: D | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 20.61% | 21.90% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.65 | 0.55 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -52.20% | -36.10% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: D | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 1.09 | 0.43 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 1.74 | 0.64 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Dominion Energy (D) posts ROE of 9.79%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
D
Utilities industry group
9.79%
Group distribution
- Max
- 16.11%
- Q3
- 11.23%
- D
- 9.79%
- Median
- 9.48%
- Q1
- 7.55%
- Min
- 2.67%
Largest peers
- CEG
- 16.11%
- AEP
- 12.59%
- SO
- 10.99%
- NEE
- 10.33%
- D
- 9.79%
- DUK
- 9.66%
- NGG
- 8.41%
Net Margin (TTM)
Dominion Energy (D) keeps 16.93% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
D
Utilities industry group
16.93%
Group distribution
- Max
- 29.37%
- Q3
- 17.31%
- D
- 16.93%
- Median
- 12.55%
- Q1
- 9.24%
- Min
- -0.65%
Largest peers
- NEE
- 29.37%
- NGG
- 18.32%
- D
- 16.93%
- AEP
- 16.29%
- DUK
- 15.71%
- SO
- 14.46%
- CEG
- 12.69%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Dominion Energy (D) turns 28.75% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
D
Utilities industry group
28.75%
Group distribution
- Max
- 43.52%
- Q3
- 30.09%
- D
- 28.75%
- Median
- 23.50%
- Q1
- 16.61%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- NGG
- 32.60%
- NEE
- 30.18%
- D
- 28.75%
- SO
- 25.82%
- DUK
- 25.51%
- AEP
- 23.74%
- CEG
- 21.86%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: D | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 9.79% | 9.48% |
| ROA (TTM) | 3.09% | 2.98% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 16.93% | 12.55% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 28.75% | 23.50% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 47.26% | 43.69% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Dominion Energy (D) grew revenue 14.16%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.
EPS Growth
Dominion Energy (D) grew earnings per share 39.78%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: D | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 14.16% | 8.34% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 5.80% | 3.85% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 39.78% | 3.93% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 46.26% | 5.17% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Dominion Energy (D) has current ratio of 0.78, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
D
Utilities industry group
0.78
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.74
- Q3
- 1.16
- Median
- 0.90
- D
- 0.78
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.33
Largest peers
- CEG
- 1.36
- D
- 0.78
- NGG
- 0.76
- DUK
- 0.66
- SO
- 0.65
- NEE
- 0.54
- AEP
- 0.53
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Dominion Energy (D) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.55, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
D
Utilities industry group
1.55
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.02
- Q3
- 1.79
- D
- 1.55
- Median
- 1.33
- Q1
- 0.85
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- SO
- 1.90
- DUK
- 1.61
- AEP
- 1.57
- NEE
- 1.57
- D
- 1.55
- NGG
- 1.21
- CEG
- 0.66
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: D | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.78 | 0.90 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 1.55 | 1.33 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 6.29 | 5.41 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Dominion Energy (D) has dividend yield of 3.79%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.
D
Utilities industry group
3.79%
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.79%
- D
- 3.79%
- Q3
- 3.68%
- Median
- 2.87%
- Q1
- 1.91%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- D
- 3.79%
- DUK
- 3.37%
- SO
- 3.13%
- AEP
- 2.87%
- NEE
- 2.64%
- CEG
- 0.63%
- NGG
- 0.59%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Dominion Energy (D) has payout ratio of 78.76%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.
D
Utilities industry group
78.76%
Group distribution
- Max
- 116.67%
- D
- 78.76%
- Q3
- 73.40%
- Median
- 58.69%
- Q1
- 36.87%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- D
- 78.76%
- SO
- 75.70%
- NGG
- 71.18%
- DUK
- 65.23%
- NEE
- 58.95%
- AEP
- 55.62%
- CEG
- 13.81%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: D | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.79% | 2.87% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 78.76% | 58.69% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Dominion Energy (D) trades at P/E ratio of 20.60, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
D
Utilities industry group
20.60
Group distribution
- Max
- 30.81
- Q3
- 23.97
- Median
- 20.72
- D
- 20.60
- Q1
- 16.62
- Min
- 6.52
Largest peers
- SO
- 24.13
- NEE
- 22.32
- CEG
- 22.04
- D
- 20.60
- AEP
- 19.39
- DUK
- 19.37
- NGG
- 19.08
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Dominion Energy (D) trades at 3.52 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
D
Utilities industry group
3.52
Group distribution
- Max
- 6.28
- Q3
- 3.59
- D
- 3.52
- Median
- 2.76
- Q1
- 1.67
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- NEE
- 6.58
- NGG
- 4.62
- D
- 3.52
- SO
- 3.51
- AEP
- 3.16
- CEG
- 3.14
- DUK
- 3.00
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Dominion Energy (D) trades at 2.18 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
D
Utilities industry group
2.18
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.32
- Q3
- 2.37
- D
- 2.18
- Median
- 1.86
- Q1
- 1.45
- Min
- 0.36
Largest peers
- NGG
- 9.47
- NEE
- 3.32
- SO
- 2.85
- CEG
- 2.84
- AEP
- 2.23
- D
- 2.18
- DUK
- 1.83
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: D | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.60 | 20.72 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 3.52 | 2.76 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 2.18 | 1.86 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -16.19% | -5.91% |