FE
BEARISH
$49.41
Live
FirstEnergy Corp. · NYSE
Target $53.29
(+7.8%)
$39.28
52W Range
$52.34
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 27, 2026
Market cap
$28.58B
P/E
28.07
ROE
9.2%
Profit margin
6.8%
Debt/Equity
1.93
Dividend yield
3.76%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
FirstEnergy Corp (FE) exhibits significant valuation misalignment, trading at $49.41 despite a Graham Number of $29.28 and an Intrinsic Value of $12.32. While the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable health, the company faces severe liquidity pressure with a current ratio of 0.56 and a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.93. Most concerning is the 100% dividend payout ratio and the divergence between strong revenue growth (20.7%) and negative YoY EPS growth (-20.9%). The combination of bearish insider sentiment and a weak technical trend suggests the current price is unsustainable.
Key Strengths
Strong top-line revenue growth (20.7% YoY)
High gross margins (66.87%) typical of regulated utilities
Positive 1-year price performance (+21.6%)
Consistent history of meeting or beating earnings estimates in most quarters
Strong analyst support with a target price of $53.29
Key Risks
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 100%
Severe valuation premium over Graham and Intrinsic value estimates
Negative YoY EPS growth (-20.9%) despite revenue increases
Poor liquidity profile with a current ratio of 0.56
High leverage (Debt/Equity 1.93) relative to sector averages
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$25.8
-47.8% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
36
Weak
20
45
60
40
15
AI Verdict
Overvalued with fundamental fragility
Key drivers: Valuation gap, Dividend sustainability, EPS contraction, Liquidity risk
Confidence
90%
Value
20/100
Ref P/E 28.07, Graham Number $29.28, Intrinsic Value $12.32
Positives
- Forward P/E (16.77) is lower than current P/E
Watchpoints
- Price is 69% above Graham Number
- Price is 300% above Intrinsic Value
Future
45/100
Ref Growth rates and EPS progression
Positives
- Strong YoY Revenue Growth (20.7%)
Watchpoints
- Negative YoY EPS Growth (-20.9%)
- Negative Q/Q EPS Growth (-36.1%)
Past
60/100
Ref Historical price trends and earnings beats
Positives
- Strong 5-year price appreciation (+65.1%)
- Consistent quarterly earnings track record
Watchpoints
- Recent technical trend is bearish (10/100)
Health
40/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score and Debt/Equity
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 4/9 (Stable)
Watchpoints
- Current Ratio 0.56 (Liquidity risk)
- Debt/Equity 1.93 (High leverage)
Dividend
15/100
Ref Yield 3.76%, Payout 100%
Positives
- Yield of 3.76% is attractive for income
Watchpoints
- 100% Payout ratio leaves no room for error or growth
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$49.41
Analyst Target
$53.29
Upside/Downside
+7.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for FE and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FE
FirstEnergy Corp.
Primary
|
+65.1% | +36.1% | +21.6% | +8.0% | -0.2% | -1.4% |
|
FTS
Fortis Inc.
Peer
|
+52.4% | +42.5% | +19.1% | +10.5% | +1.8% | -0.9% |
|
CNP
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Peer
|
+101.1% | +49.0% | +14.7% | +8.6% | +0.9% | -1.2% |
|
AEE
Ameren Corporation
Peer
|
+57.8% | +30.0% | +12.9% | +3.7% | +2.5% | -1.6% |
|
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
Peer
|
+107.3% | +55.1% | +21.1% | +6.6% | -1.8% | -3.0% |
FE
FirstEnergy Corp.
Primary
5Y
+65.1%
3Y
+36.1%
1Y
+21.6%
6M
+8.0%
1M
-0.2%
1W
-1.4%
FTS
Fortis Inc.
Peer
5Y
+52.4%
3Y
+42.5%
1Y
+19.1%
6M
+10.5%
1M
+1.8%
1W
-0.9%
CNP
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+101.1%
3Y
+49.0%
1Y
+14.7%
6M
+8.6%
1M
+0.9%
1W
-1.2%
AEE
Ameren Corporation
Peer
5Y
+57.8%
3Y
+30.0%
1Y
+12.9%
6M
+3.7%
1M
+2.5%
1W
-1.6%
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
Peer
5Y
+107.3%
3Y
+55.1%
1Y
+21.1%
6M
+6.6%
1M
-1.8%
1W
-3.0%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
28.07
Forward P/E
16.77
PEG Ratio
1.51
P/B Ratio
2.28
P/S Ratio
1.92
EV/Revenue
3.81
EV/EBITDA
11.51
Market Cap
$28.58B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
6.84%
Operating Margin
26.63%
Gross Margin
66.87%
ROE
9.2%
ROA
3.72%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+20.7%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+19.55%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.93
High debt
Current Ratio
0.56
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.39
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.1
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$3.8B
Gross Margin
63.8%
Op. Margin
15.9%
Net Margin
-1.3%
Total Assets
$55.9B
Liabilities
$42.0B
Equity
$12.5B
Debt/Equity
3.36x
Operating CF
$1.1B
CapEx
$-1.2B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
-3%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-28
$N/A
2026-02-17
$0.53
-0.9% surprise
2025-10-22
$0.83
+7.5% surprise
2025-07-30
$0.52
+6.9% surprise
Utilities Sector Comparison
Comparing FE against 63 companies in the Utilities sector
(3 bullish, 38 neutral, 22 bearish)
P/E Ratio
28.07
This Stock
vs
25.93
Sector Avg
+8.3%
(Premium)
Return on Equity (ROE)
9.2%
This Stock
vs
-0.73%
Sector Avg
-1363.7%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
6.84%
This Stock
vs
6.91%
Sector Avg
-0.9%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.93
This Stock
vs
1.63
Sector Avg
+18.6%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
20.7%
This Stock
vs
19.13%
Sector Avg
+8.2%
(Growing)
Current Ratio
0.56
This Stock
vs
1.12
Sector Avg
-49.4%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FE
FirstEnergy Corp.
|
BEARISH | $28.58B | 28.07 | 9.2% | 6.8% | $49.41 | |
|
FTS
Fortis Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $28.68B | 22.62 | 7.6% | 14.8% | $56.33 | Compare |
|
CNP
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $27.78B | 26.06 | 9.6% | 11.4% | $42.47 | Compare |
|
AEE
Ameren Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $27.68B | 19.79 | 11.4% | 16.3% | $102.32 | Compare |
|
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $26.74B | 22.16 | 9.3% | 25.5% | $165.34 | Compare |
FE
FirstEnergy Corp.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$28.6B
P/E
28.1
ROE
9.2%
Price
$49.41
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | SOMERHALDER JOHN W II | Director | Stock Award | 837 | $42,461 |
| 2026-03-11 | O'NEIL JAMES FRANCIS III | Director | Sale | 7,945 | $402,041 |
| 2026-03-10 | TAYLOR K JON | Officer | Sale | 26,800 | $1,365,272 |
| 2026-03-06 | LISOWSKI JASON | Officer | Sale | 4,372 | $222,308 |
| 2026-03-02 | LISOWSKI JASON | Officer | Stock Award | 7,402 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | PARK HYUN | Officer | Stock Award | 13,941 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | PARK HYUN | Officer | Stock Award | 38,656 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | LISOWSKI JASON | Officer | Stock Award | 3,034 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | THOMAS TOBY L. | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 11,681 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | THOMAS TOBY L. | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 24,155 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | SMITH ALLAN WADE | Officer | Stock Award | 15,321 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | SMITH ALLAN WADE | Officer | Stock Award | 34,213 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | TIERNEY BRIAN X | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 80,342 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | TIERNEY BRIAN X | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 229,580 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | TAYLOR K JON | Officer | Stock Award | 23,210 | - |
SOMERHALDER JOHN W II
Director
2026-04-01
837 shares
·
$42,461
O'NEIL JAMES FRANCIS III
Director
2026-03-11
7,945 shares
·
$402,041
TAYLOR K JON
Officer
2026-03-10
26,800 shares
·
$1,365,272
LISOWSKI JASON
Officer
2026-03-06
4,372 shares
·
$222,308
LISOWSKI JASON
Officer
2026-03-02
7,402 shares
PARK HYUN
Officer
2026-02-27
13,941 shares
PARK HYUN
Officer
2026-02-27
38,656 shares
LISOWSKI JASON
Officer
2026-02-27
3,034 shares
THOMAS TOBY L.
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-27
11,681 shares
THOMAS TOBY L.
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-27
24,155 shares
SMITH ALLAN WADE
Officer
2026-02-27
15,321 shares
SMITH ALLAN WADE
Officer
2026-02-27
34,213 shares
TIERNEY BRIAN X
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-27
80,342 shares
TIERNEY BRIAN X
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-27
229,580 shares
TAYLOR K JON
Officer
2026-02-27
23,210 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
DEF 14A
10-K
FirstEnergy Corp.'s 10-K filing dated February 18, 2026, outlines key operational areas including utility regulation, capital requirements, and system demand. The report provides management's analysis of financial results and addresses critical risk factors associated with its utility business and regional reliability.
8-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K
10-Q
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
14 analysts
Jefferies
2026-04-21
Hold
Hold
TD Cowen
2026-04-17
Hold
Barclays
2026-04-08
Overweight
Overweight
JP Morgan
2026-03-12
Neutral
Neutral
Scotiabank
2026-02-19
Sector Outperform
Sector Outperform
Wolfe Research
2026-01-27
Peer Perform
Outperform
Barclays
2026-01-22
Overweight
Overweight
Wells Fargo
2026-01-20
Overweight
Overweight
UBS
2025-12-17
Neutral
Neutral
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