GNE

Genie Energy

Fundamental data last updated:April 13, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Utilities

industry

Utilities - Regulated Electric

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

05/05/26

Business Summary

Genie Energy operates within the regulated electric utility space, generating revenue through the sale and distribution of electricity to customers under structured rate frameworks. Cash flow is primarily derived from recurring customer billing, which provides baseline revenue stability typical of regulated utilities. Its moat is tied less to brand and more to regulatory positioning, infrastructure ownership, and customer contracts that create switching friction. The durability of earnings depends on maintaining rate structures that cover capital costs while incrementally improving operating efficiency in a low-margin environment.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

49.5

Market Cap ($M USD)

$381

Forward P/E

25.7

PEG

-

PRICE TO SALES

0.8

PRICE TO BOOK

1.9

EV / EBITDA

26

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

DCF Value

Graham Number

Price to FCF

EV to FCF

Earnings Yield

FCF Yield

DIVIDEND

Yield

2.10%

Annual Payout

$0.30

Payout Ratio

150.00%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

0

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

3.30%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$0.29

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$0.56

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

7.10%

Return on Equity (ROE)

2.40%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

0.20%

Debt-to-Equity

0.1

Piotroski F-Score

6

Altman Z-Score

3

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

2.60%

Current Ratio

1.9

Quick Ratio

Net Debt to EBITDA

Interest Coverage

Gross Profit margin

FCF PER SHARE

REVENUE PER SHARE

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

At 49.5x earnings with a Forward P/E of 25.7, the market is clearly pricing in a material earnings normalization or forward acceleration despite weak current profitability metrics. A Price/Sales of 0.8 and Price/Book of 1.9 suggest the equity is not expensive on asset or revenue bases, but the 2.40% operating margin and 2.60% ROIC indicate a structurally low-return business. The Altman Z-Score of 3 signals no immediate bankruptcy risk, and a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 reinforces balance sheet stability, yet investors are paying a premium multiple for a company with modest returns. This is not deep value; it is a cautious GARP setup dependent on forward earnings delivery.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a regulated electric utility, Genie Energy operates in a capital-intensive, infrastructure-driven segment where AI adoption is more about grid optimization than exponential growth. Utilities benefit incrementally from smart grid technologies and demand forecasting improvements, but these enhancements tend to compress costs rather than expand margins dramatically. With a 2.40% operating margin, technological efficiency gains would need to be meaningful to shift the profitability profile.

The Bull Case

A value-oriented investor could argue the 0.8 Price/Sales ratio and 1.9 Price/Book ratio provide a reasonable entry point for a regulated utility with a Piotroski F-Score of 6, signaling acceptable fundamental stability. The balance sheet is conservative with Debt/Equity at 0.20 and a healthy Current Ratio of 1.9, reducing financial distress risk. An Altman Z-Score of 3 reinforces solvency comfort, while institutional ownership at 16.00% leaves room for incremental institutional participation. If EPS next year reaches $0.29 and the Forward P/E of 25.7 compresses through earnings expansion, multiple contraction risk diminishes and upside becomes earnings-driven rather than speculative.

The Bear Case

The red flags are clear: a 49.5 trailing P/E against a 2.40% operating margin and 2.60% ROIC is a weak profitability profile for such a premium multiple. The absence of a PEG Forward metric removes visibility into growth-adjusted valuation, and Sales Growth Next Year listed at $0.56 provides little clarity on trajectory. A TTM Yield of 0.1 alongside a Dividend Per Share of 2.10% and a Payout Ratio of $0.30 creates mixed income signaling, limiting the stock’s appeal as a yield vehicle. While Short % of Float at 3.30% is not extreme, it indicates measurable skepticism, and with Return on Equity at just 7.10%, capital efficiency remains uninspiring.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

2.20%

Analyst Consensus

3

Average Analyst Price Target

$16.00

Institutional Ownership %

41.40%

1-Year Beta

0.72

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

17.40%%

Distance to 52-Week High

50.50%

Distance to 52-Week Low

108.40%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

50-DAY SMA

200-DAY SMA

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