FirstEnergy FE
FirstEnergy Corp. is a regulated electric utility in the United States that transmits and distributes electricity to over 6 million customers in the Midwest and East Coast, generating revenue through government-regulated rates. FirstEnergy shows weak financial health (net debt/EBITDA 5.33, current ratio 0.54) and negative free cash flow conversion (-37.16%), but its revenue growth (8.80%) and dividend (4.26%) offer some appeal for a regulated utility.
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FirstEnergy Corp. is a regulated electric utility in the United States that transmits and distributes electricity to over 6 million customers in the Midwest and East Coast, generating revenue through government-regulated rates. FirstEnergy shows weak financial health (net debt/EBITDA 5.33, current ratio 0.54) and negative free cash flow conversion (-37.16%), but its revenue growth (8.80%) and dividend (4.26%) offer some appeal for a regulated utility.
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 5.1 |
| Quality / Moat | 4.4 |
| Valuation | 4.5 |
| Growth | 6.3 |
| Dividend | 5.8 |
| Momentum | 5.2 |
| Risk & Context | 8.1 |
OVERALL SCORE: 5.6/10
Context and risks
FirstEnergy operates as a regulated utility in the U.S., with moderate regulatory risk. Its high debt (net debt/EBITDA 5.33) and rising interest rates (10Y at 5.11%) pressure its balance sheet, though the regulatory framework allows cost pass-through to tariffs.
News considered in the analysis
- FirstEnergy (FE) Stock Looks Reasonably Priced For Its Earnings Base — Análisis de valoración sin información nueva; no afecta a las notas.
- FirstEnergy (FE) Could Be 15% Undervalued On Its Grid Investment Narrative — Señala potencial de revalorización por inversiones en red, pero es especulativo y ya parcialmente descontado.
- Can LNT's Infrastructure Investments Support Long-Term Growth? — Noticia sobre otra empresa (LNT); irrelevante para FE.
- FirstEnergy Stock: Is FE Outperforming the Utility Sector? — Comparativa sectorial sin información nueva; ruido.
- PPL Stock Underperforms Its Industry in the Past Month: How to Play? — Noticia sobre PPL, no sobre FE; irrelevante.
Verdict: Hold; high debt and rising rate pressure limit upside, though the regulatory framework and revenue growth provide stability.
Main risk: High leverage (net debt/EBITDA 5.33) and exposure to rising interest rates, which increase refinancing costs and pressure valuation.
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