How does Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) trades at a PE of 21.6 versus a Regulated Electric Industry median of 12.7 (394 companies), putting it in the most expensive quartile of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/XEL.

XEL PE Benchmarks

Xcel Energy Inc. • Utilities

PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

21.6

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

23.3

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

387 with PE data

Sector Median PE

56.4

387 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Utilities

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

387

Median PE

56.4

PE Range

0.1 - 193.7

Forward PE Median

14.4

Utilities Sector

1040 companies • sector

Above Median(67th %ile)

Current PE:21.6

Forward PE:23.3

Median PE:15.0

Average PE:24.8

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.0

25th-75th %ile:8.0 - 24.9

Min: 0.1Max: 198.0

Current: 21.6

Regulated Electric Industry

394 companies • industry

High PE(75th %ile)

Current PE:21.6

Forward PE:23.3

Median PE:12.7

Average PE:17.7

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:196.0

25th-75th %ile:5.7 - 19.7

Min: 0.1Max: 196.0

Current: 21.6

Peer Companies

12 companies • peers

Above Median(64th %ile)

Current PE:21.6

Forward PE:23.3

Median PE:20.3

Average PE:20.7

Min PE:17.3

Max PE:25.4

25th-75th %ile:18.6 - 22.6

Min: 17.3Max: 25.4

Current: 21.6

Peer Companies

(10 companies)

LNT

ETR

PNW

CMS

AEE

MGEE

EVRG

DTE

CNP

AEP

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/18/2026, 8:29:14 AM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Peer Benchmarks & Industry PE 2026 | EvidInvest

XEL PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Utilities

Utilities Sector

Regulated Electric Industry

Peer Companies

Peer Companies

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Sector Analysis: Utilities

Utilities Sector

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