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Eversource Energy (ES) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Eversource Energy (ES): 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

Company profile fields for Eversource Energy (ES)
Profile ItemES
NameEversource Energy
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS Industry GroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
GICS Sub-IndustryElectric Utilities
Market Capitalization26.31 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateFebruary 21, 1973
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ES
GSPC
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Eversource Energy (ES) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Eversource Energy (ES) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Eversource Energy (ES) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Eversource Energy (ES) metric values compared with Utilities industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ESIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)0.35%5.85%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)14.06%15.48%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)0.61%8.14%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

ES
GSPC
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Eversource Energy (ES) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Eversource Energy (ES) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Eversource Energy (ES) metric values compared with Utilities industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ESIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)24.60%22.23%
Beta (5Y)0.650.53
Max Drawdown (5Y)-41.69%-36.85%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. ES is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Eversource Energy (ES) metric values compared with Utilities industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ESIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.160.08
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.200.12

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

No usable ROE is available for Eversource Energy (ES) this period, so the shareholder-equity return read is skipped.

ES

Utilities industry group

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Group distribution
Max
17.99%
Q3
12.01%
Median
9.44%
Q1
7.56%
Min
2.17%
ES
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Largest peers
CEG
15.06%
NEE
14.06%
SO
11.90%
AEP
10.60%
NGG
10.31%
DUK
10.10%
ES
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Eversource Energy (ES) doesn’t report ROE this period; the box shows the Utilities group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Eversource Energy (ES) keeps 10.38% 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.

ES

Utilities industry group

10.38%

Group distribution
Max
28.78%
Q3
17.30%
Median
12.73%
ES
10.38%
Q1
9.18%
Min
-0.20%
Largest peers
NEE
40.37%
NGG
21.15%
DUK
16.16%
SO
16.00%
AEP
14.21%
CEG
11.08%
ES
10.38%
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Where Eversource Energy (ES) stands on net margin within its Utilities peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Eversource Energy (ES) turns 21.14% 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.

ES

Utilities industry group

21.14%

Group distribution
Max
53.83%
Q3
31.12%
Median
23.62%
ES
21.14%
Q1
15.45%
Min
-4.90%
Largest peers
SO
36.92%
NEE
33.00%
DUK
30.03%
NGG
28.64%
AEP
26.89%
ES
21.14%
CEG
8.66%
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Where Eversource Energy (ES) stands on operating margin within its Utilities peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Eversource Energy (ES) metric values compared with Utilities industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ESIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)--9.44%
ROA (TTM)--3.08%
Net Margin (TTM)10.38%12.73%
Operating Margin (TTM)21.14%23.62%
Gross Margin (TTM)51.63%44.03%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Eversource Energy (ES) grew revenue 13.83%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.

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Eversource Energy (ES): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Utilities industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Eversource Energy (ES) grew earnings per share 100.88%, above the industry benchmark range. Profits are compounding faster than at any typical peer, though a depressed base year can inflate the percentage, so the level of earnings matters alongside the rate.

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Eversource Energy (ES): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Utilities industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Eversource Energy (ES) metric values compared with Utilities industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ESIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)13.83%8.45%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)3.30%3.87%
EPS Growth (YoY)100.88%3.93%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)4.03%5.25%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

No usable current ratio is available for Eversource Energy (ES) this period, so the short-term liquidity read is skipped.

ES

Utilities industry group

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Group distribution
Max
1.90
Q3
1.17
Median
0.88
Q1
0.66
Min
0.29
ES
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Largest peers
CEG
1.46
SO
0.84
DUK
0.68
NGG
0.62
NEE
0.53
AEP
0.51
ES
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Eversource Energy (ES) doesn’t report current ratio this period; the box shows the Utilities group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Eversource Energy (ES) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.81, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.

ES

Utilities industry group

1.81

Group distribution
Max
2.63
ES
1.81
Q3
1.77
Median
1.35
Q1
0.84
Min
0.00
Largest peers
ES
1.81
SO
1.68
DUK
1.63
AEP
1.62
NEE
1.53
NGG
1.32
CEG
0.76
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Where Eversource Energy (ES) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Utilities peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Eversource Energy (ES) metric values compared with Utilities industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ESIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)--0.88
Debt / Equity (MRQ)1.811.35
Net Debt / EBITDA5.735.31

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Eversource Energy (ES) has dividend yield of 4.33%, 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.

ES

Utilities industry group

4.33%

Group distribution
Max
6.66%
ES
4.33%
Q3
3.58%
Median
2.85%
Q1
0.66%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
ES
4.33%
DUK
3.29%
SO
3.21%
AEP
3.00%
NEE
2.76%
CEG
0.68%
NGG
0.57%
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Where Eversource Energy (ES) stands on dividend yield within its Utilities peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Eversource Energy (ES) has payout ratio of 82.19%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.

ES

Utilities industry group

82.19%

Group distribution
Max
113.04%
ES
82.19%
Q3
68.72%
Median
56.38%
Q1
32.38%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
ES
82.19%
NGG
71.97%
SO
68.49%
DUK
62.76%
AEP
62.09%
NEE
43.89%
CEG
15.92%
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Where Eversource Energy (ES) stands on payout ratio within its Utilities peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Eversource Energy (ES) metric values compared with Utilities industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ESIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)4.33%2.85%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)82.19%56.38%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Eversource Energy (ES) trades at P/E ratio of 18.43, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

ES

Utilities industry group

18.43

Group distribution
Max
31.22
Q3
23.30
Median
19.64
ES
18.43
Q1
15.17
Min
3.34
Largest peers
CEG
24.43
SO
21.08
AEP
20.67
DUK
18.74
ES
18.43
NEE
15.67
NGG
15.54
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Where Eversource Energy (ES) stands on P/E ratio within its Utilities peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Eversource Energy (ES) trades at 1.91 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.

ES

Utilities industry group

1.91

Group distribution
Max
6.35
Q3
3.63
Median
2.63
ES
1.91
Q1
1.52
Min
0.00
Largest peers
NEE
6.33
NGG
4.46
SO
3.45
DUK
2.99
AEP
2.92
CEG
2.83
ES
1.91
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Where Eversource Energy (ES) stands on P/S ratio within its Utilities peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Eversource Energy (ES) trades at 1.61 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.

ES

Utilities industry group

1.61

Group distribution
Max
3.12
Q3
2.21
Median
1.83
ES
1.61
Q1
1.46
Min
0.34
Largest peers
NGG
9.36
NEE
2.97
CEG
2.78
SO
2.56
AEP
2.10
DUK
1.83
ES
1.61
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Where Eversource Energy (ES) stands on P/B ratio within its Utilities peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Eversource Energy (ES) metric values compared with Utilities industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ESIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)18.4319.64
P/S Ratio (TTM)1.912.63
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.611.83
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)---7.11%