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FE analysis

FirstEnergy Corp.Utilities - Regulated Electric. Scored on the same transparent model behind the daily rankings.

FE
FirstEnergy Corp. · Utilities - Regulated Electric
FCF-$1.7bF
Rev+11.3%B
D/E2.01C
P/S1.7xA-
PEG1.68C+
62.1Score
$45.96$26.6B
1Y Target$53.25Analyst consensus · 12 analysts
5Y Target$93.13Compound horizon
10Y Target$166.45Long-dated conviction
FCF-$1.7bTTM
F
FCF is negative (-$1.7b) — cash-burning phase; acceptable only for pre-profit spec names
Rev+11.3%TTM YoY
B
Revenue +11.3% — at or above S&P median
D/E2.01
C
D/E 2.01 — more levered than most Utilities peers (≈90th pctile)
P/S1.7x
A-
P/S 1.7x — cheaper than most Utilities peers (≈25th pctile)
PEG1.68
C+
PEG 1.68 — modest premium; above fair value

Forward price target — the 1-year figure is the analyst consensus where the stock is covered; the 5- and 10-year figures compound our earnings estimate from there. The DCF below is a separate cross-check on intrinsic value (what it's worth today), not another target.

Quality-growth score · 62.1
Quality55.3
Growth81.6
Value53.1
Why this score
  • Durable high returns
Entry · Margin of safety
52-week rangeNear 52-week low
12% off the 12-month high
Quality signals · context only
ROIC12.3% · B+return on invested capital — not score-weighted

Model-generatedGenerated by the Bull Rankings model from this company's reported fundamentals, and checked against the figures shown above.

Why now
Utilities - Regulated Electric · market cap $26.6b. 12% off the 52-week high of $52.34. Revenue growing +11%, comfortably above the S&P median. 12 sell-side analysts rate this a Buy with a mean 1-yr target of $53.25 (implying +16% upside).
Moat
Higher-variance name — the moat signals on the quantitative card are modest, so the durability case rests on execution (turning current growth into durable earnings power) or an un-monetized asset (IP / network effects / first-mover position) rather than an entrenched competitive position.
Risk
D/E 2.01 is elevated — limits strategic flexibility and raises refinancing exposure if rates stay higher for longer. Free cash flow is negative (-$1.7b) — capital raises or debt issuance likely required; dilution / leverage risk. Trailing P/E 97.8x prices in sustained high growth — any quarter that disappoints triggers sharp re-rating.
Horizon
1-3 yr $53.25 (12-analyst consensus) — catalyst-driven; binary events dominate. 5 yr $93.13 — requires the platform / technology to reach commercial scale. 10 yr $166.45 — return distribution heavily skewed.
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FE vs the Top Picks average

PillarFEBook avgDiff
Quality0.550.84-0.29
Growth0.820.84-0.02
Value0.530.78-0.25

Averaged across the 30 names in today's Top Picks (mean score 81.5). A name can beat these averages and still be absent from the book — it also applies concentration limits.

Trend
-0.7 over 47 daily scores
From 62.8 (Jun 22) → 62.1 (now)

One point per daily model run. The range autoscales, so a flat-looking line can still hide 1–2 point moves — read the From → To values for the actual range.

Analyst estimate revisions

30-day change+0.0%
90-day change+0.1%
Forward EPS estimate$2.95

Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect FE to earn is essentially unchanged. The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.

A rising estimate means expectations are improving, not that the price has failed to keep up — and estimates get cut as readily as they get raised. It is not part of the Bull Rankings score. Biggest movers across the market →

Shares to buy
43
Position size
$1,976
4.0% of portfolio
Stop price
$34.47
25% below $45.96
$ at risk if stopped
$494.07
budget $500.00 · 1% of portfolio

Math only — share count is floor(portfolio × risk% ÷ (price × stop%)). Doesn't account for commissions, slippage, gap risk, or position-correlation across your book. Inputs persist locally; never sent to the server. Not investment advice.

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE): score, valuation & FAQ

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) is a Utilities - Regulated Electric company that scores 62.1 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a middling reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.

Its strongest graded signals are P/S (A-), while FCF (F) rate weaker.

Is FE a good stock to buy?

Bull Rankings scores FE 62.1 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a middling reading. That is driven by P/S (A-). A score is a quantitative screen of FirstEnergy Corp.'s fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.

Why does FE score 62.1 on Bull Rankings?

The quality-growth score blends three pillars — quality (returns on capital, margins, leverage, earnings quality), growth (revenue and earnings expansion), and value (valuation versus sector peers). FE earns its highest marks on P/S (A-), and is held back by FCF (F). Each pillar is graded against sector-aware thresholds, then combined into the single 0–100 score.

Is FE overvalued or undervalued?

We don't compute a reliable discounted-cash-flow value for FE — typically because it is not yet consistently profitable or free-cash-flow positive — so its valuation rests on growth and price-to-sales rather than on earnings-based intrinsic value. Judge it on the trajectory of the business, not a single multiple.

What are the main risks of investing in FE?

D/E 2.01 is elevated — limits strategic flexibility and raises refinancing exposure if rates stay higher for longer. Free cash flow is negative (-$1.7b) — capital raises or debt issuance likely required; dilution / leverage risk. Trailing P/E 97.8x prices in sustained high growth — any quarter that disappoints triggers sharp re-rating.

New to these metrics? The guides explain free cash flow, how the score works, and more in the learn hub — or run another name through the screener.

Bull Rankings is an automated fundamentals screen for research and education. It is not investment advice, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Do your own research and consider consulting a licensed financial advisor.

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