Sempra (SRE) Stock Analysis
Here is a fundamental analysis of Sempra (SRE), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: SRE | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 24.76% | 16.99% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: SRE | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 19.84% | 21.63% |
| Beta | 0.56 | 0.55 |
Company Profile
| Profile Item | SRE |
|---|---|
| Name | Sempra |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Utilities |
| GICS Industry Group | Utilities |
| GICS Industry | Multi-Utilities |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Multi-Utilities |
| Market Capitalization | 60.33 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 29, 1998 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Sempra (SRE) trades at P/E ratio of 31.39, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.
SRE
Utilities industry group
31.39
Group distribution
- SRE
- 31.39
- Max
- 31.39
- Q3
- 22.99
- Median
- 19.91
- Q1
- 16.35
- Min
- 7.60
Largest peers
- SRE
- 31.39
- SO
- 24.04
- CEG
- 22.03
- NEE
- 21.82
- DUK
- 19.23
- AEP
- 19.12
- NGG
- 18.68
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Sempra (SRE) trades at 4.45 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.
SRE
Utilities industry group
4.45
Group distribution
- Max
- 6.44
- SRE
- 4.45
- Q3
- 3.60
- Median
- 2.62
- Q1
- 1.64
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- NEE
- 6.44
- NGG
- 4.60
- SRE
- 4.45
- SO
- 3.51
- AEP
- 3.13
- CEG
- 3.03
- DUK
- 2.98
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Sempra (SRE) trades at 1.91 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.
SRE
Utilities industry group
1.91
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.79
- Q3
- 2.41
- SRE
- 1.91
- Median
- 1.90
- Q1
- 1.42
- Min
- 0.34
Largest peers
- NGG
- 8.19
- NEE
- 3.25
- SO
- 2.85
- CEG
- 2.75
- AEP
- 2.21
- SRE
- 1.91
- DUK
- 1.82
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: SRE | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 31.39 | 19.91 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 4.45 | 2.62 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.91 | 1.90 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -46.81% | -5.99% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Sempra (SRE) posts ROE of 5.69%, in the lower peer quartile. Shareholders’ equity is not producing as much profit as it does at most peers, so margins, asset turns, or balance-sheet structure deserve a closer look.
SRE
Utilities industry group
5.69%
Group distribution
- Max
- 16.11%
- Q3
- 11.15%
- Median
- 9.46%
- Q1
- 7.50%
- SRE
- 5.69%
- Min
- 2.67%
Largest peers
- CEG
- 16.11%
- AEP
- 12.59%
- SO
- 10.99%
- NEE
- 10.33%
- DUK
- 9.66%
- NGG
- 8.41%
- SRE
- 5.69%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Sempra (SRE) keeps 14.43% 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.
SRE
Utilities industry group
14.43%
Group distribution
- Max
- 29.37%
- Q3
- 17.31%
- SRE
- 14.43%
- Median
- 12.55%
- Q1
- 9.24%
- Min
- -0.65%
Largest peers
- NEE
- 29.37%
- NGG
- 18.32%
- AEP
- 16.29%
- DUK
- 15.71%
- SO
- 14.46%
- SRE
- 14.43%
- CEG
- 12.69%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Sempra (SRE) turns 30.62% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
SRE
Utilities industry group
30.62%
Group distribution
- Max
- 43.52%
- SRE
- 30.62%
- Q3
- 30.09%
- Median
- 23.50%
- Q1
- 16.61%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- NGG
- 32.60%
- SRE
- 30.62%
- NEE
- 30.18%
- SO
- 25.82%
- DUK
- 25.51%
- AEP
- 23.74%
- CEG
- 21.86%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: SRE | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 5.69% | 9.46% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 1.81% | 2.96% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 14.43% | 12.55% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 30.62% | 23.50% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 42.46% | 43.69% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Sempra (SRE) has current ratio of 1.69, above the industry’s typical middle range. Liquidity looks ample versus peers, though an unusually high cushion can also mean idle current assets or inefficient working capital.
SRE
Utilities industry group
1.69
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.88
- SRE
- 1.69
- Q3
- 1.16
- Median
- 0.90
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.33
Largest peers
- SRE
- 1.69
- CEG
- 1.36
- NGG
- 0.76
- DUK
- 0.66
- SO
- 0.65
- NEE
- 0.54
- AEP
- 0.53
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Sempra (SRE) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.
SRE
Utilities industry group
0.85
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.02
- Q3
- 1.81
- Median
- 1.34
- Q1
- 0.85
- SRE
- 0.85
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- SO
- 1.90
- DUK
- 1.61
- AEP
- 1.57
- NEE
- 1.57
- NGG
- 1.21
- SRE
- 0.85
- CEG
- 0.66
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: SRE | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.69 | 0.90 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.85 | 1.34 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 6.34 | 5.41 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Sempra (SRE) has dividend yield of 2.85%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
SRE
Utilities industry group
2.85%
Group distribution
- Max
- 6.25%
- Q3
- 3.95%
- Median
- 3.10%
- SRE
- 2.85%
- Q1
- 2.33%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- NGG
- 3.96%
- DUK
- 3.41%
- SO
- 3.23%
- AEP
- 2.94%
- NEE
- 2.90%
- SRE
- 2.85%
- CEG
- 0.67%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Sempra (SRE) has payout ratio of 88.18%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.
SRE
Utilities industry group
88.18%
Group distribution
- Max
- 116.67%
- SRE
- 88.18%
- Q3
- 73.40%
- Median
- 58.69%
- Q1
- 36.87%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- SRE
- 88.18%
- SO
- 75.70%
- NGG
- 71.18%
- DUK
- 65.23%
- NEE
- 58.95%
- AEP
- 55.62%
- CEG
- 13.81%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: SRE | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.85% | 3.10% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 88.18% | 58.69% |