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Duke Energy (DUK) vs. National Grid (NGG)

This page compares Duke Energy (DUK) with National Grid (NGG) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Duke Energy (DUK) and National Grid (NGG) both fall under the Utilities industry group, but DUK is classified in Electric Utilities while NGG is classified in Multi-Utilities.

Duke Energy (DUK) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while National Grid (NGG) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

SymbolDUKNGG
NameDuke Energy CorporationNational Grid plc Sponsored ADR
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
GICS SectorUtilitiesUtilities
GICS Industry GroupUtilitiesUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric UtilitiesMulti-Utilities
GICS Sub-IndustryElectric UtilitiesMulti-Utilities
Market Capitalization94.97 billion USD81.13 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980August 10, 2005
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Duke Energy (DUK) at 18.71 and National Grid (NGG) at 20.23 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

DUK

Utilities industry group

18.71

Max
30.73
Q3
22.81
Median
19.44
Q1
16.02
Min
6.18

NGG

Utilities industry group

20.23

Max
30.73
Q3
22.81
Median
19.44
Q1
16.02
Min
6.18
Duke Energy (DUK) vs. National Grid (NGG): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Duke Energy (DUK) at 2.90 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while National Grid (NGG) at 4.59 sits in the pricier quartile — NGG costs more per dollar of sales.

DUK

Utilities industry group

2.90

Max
6.41
Q3
3.57
Median
2.67
Q1
1.62
Min
0.00

NGG

Utilities industry group

4.59

Max
6.41
Q3
3.57
Median
2.67
Q1
1.62
Min
0.00
Duke Energy (DUK) vs. National Grid (NGG): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Duke Energy (DUK) at 1.77 sits near its industry’s typical Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while National Grid (NGG) at 8.15 prices above its benchmark range — NGG looks rich relative to book.

DUK

Utilities industry group

1.77

Max
3.40
Q3
2.38
Median
1.87
Q1
1.41
Min
0.36

NGG

Utilities industry group

8.15

Max
3.40
Q3
2.38
Median
1.87
Q1
1.41
Min
0.36
Duke Energy (DUK) vs. National Grid (NGG): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolDUKNGG
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)18.7120.23
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.904.59
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.778.15
Free Cash Flow Yield-2.37%-3.99%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Duke Energy (DUK) at 9.66% and National Grid (NGG) at 8.41% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

DUK

Utilities industry group

9.66%

Max
16.11%
Q3
11.07%
Median
9.45%
Q1
7.39%
Min
2.67%

NGG

Utilities industry group

8.41%

Max
16.11%
Q3
11.07%
Median
9.45%
Q1
7.39%
Min
2.67%
Duke Energy (DUK) vs. National Grid (NGG): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

National Grid (NGG) at 18.32% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Duke Energy (DUK) at 15.71%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

DUK

Utilities industry group

15.71%

Max
29.37%
Q3
17.12%
Median
12.54%
Q1
8.87%
Min
-0.65%

NGG

Utilities industry group

18.32%

Max
29.37%
Q3
17.12%
Median
12.54%
Q1
8.87%
Min
-0.65%
Duke Energy (DUK) vs. National Grid (NGG): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

National Grid (NGG) at 32.57% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of Duke Energy (DUK) at 25.51%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

DUK

Utilities industry group

25.51%

Max
43.52%
Q3
30.05%
Median
23.27%
Q1
15.96%
Min
0.00%

NGG

Utilities industry group

32.57%

Max
43.52%
Q3
30.05%
Median
23.27%
Q1
15.96%
Min
0.00%
Duke Energy (DUK) vs. National Grid (NGG): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolDUKNGG
Return on Equity (TTM)9.66%8.41%
Return on Assets (TTM)2.78%3.00%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)15.71%18.32%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)25.51%32.57%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)51.05%100.00%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Duke Energy (DUK) vs. National Grid (NGG): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolDUKNGG
1-Year Revenue Growth6.19%--
3-Year Revenue CAGR3.87%--

EPS Growth

Duke Energy (DUK) vs. National Grid (NGG): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolDUKNGG
1-Year EPS Growth10.51%--
3-Year EPS CAGR23.75%-30.59%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Duke Energy (DUK) at 0.66 and National Grid (NGG) at 0.76 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

DUK

Utilities industry group

0.66

Max
1.88
Q3
1.17
Median
0.92
Q1
0.65
Min
0.33

NGG

Utilities industry group

0.76

Max
1.88
Q3
1.17
Median
0.92
Q1
0.65
Min
0.33
Duke Energy (DUK) vs. National Grid (NGG): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Duke Energy (DUK) at 1.61 and National Grid (NGG) at 1.21 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

DUK

Utilities industry group

1.61

Max
3.02
Q3
1.83
Median
1.34
Q1
0.86
Min
0.00

NGG

Utilities industry group

1.21

Max
3.02
Q3
1.83
Median
1.34
Q1
0.86
Min
0.00
Duke Energy (DUK) vs. National Grid (NGG): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolDUKNGG
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.660.76
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.611.21
Net Debt / EBITDA5.416.06

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Duke Energy (DUK) at 3.50% and National Grid (NGG) at 3.97% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

DUK

Utilities industry group

3.50%

Max
6.17%
Q3
4.02%
Median
3.16%
Q1
2.31%
Min
0.00%

NGG

Utilities industry group

3.97%

Max
6.17%
Q3
4.02%
Median
3.16%
Q1
2.31%
Min
0.00%
Duke Energy (DUK) vs. National Grid (NGG): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Duke Energy (DUK) at 65.23% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. National Grid (NGG) at 77.70% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

DUK

Utilities industry group

65.23%

Max
116.67%
Q3
73.07%
Median
58.51%
Q1
35.58%
Min
0.00%

NGG

Utilities industry group

77.70%

Max
116.67%
Q3
73.07%
Median
58.51%
Q1
35.58%
Min
0.00%
Duke Energy (DUK) vs. National Grid (NGG): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolDUKNGG
Dividend Yield (TTM)3.50%3.97%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)65.23%77.70%

Performance & Risk

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Duke Energy (DUK) vs. National Grid (NGG): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolDUKNGG
1-Year Return8.71%20.35%
1-Year Volatility14.41%21.41%
Beta0.390.78
3-Month Avg. Volume3.71M1.32M