How Does Constellation Energy Stock Stack Up Against Its Peers?
Constellation Energy (CEG) stock has significantly outperformed its utility peers over the past year, but how does it truly measure up against them? A closer look reveals a mixed picture, showing lower profitability and moderate growth compared to some rivals, alongside a higher valuation, suggesting potential headwinds despite its strong past performance.
- CEG’s 12.1% operating margin is lowest (NEE 28.2%), reflecting its generation-heavy model vs. NEE’s stable regulated utility base.
- CEG’s 3.6% revenue growth is low, trailing regulated peers (DUK, SO, VST, EXC) driven by demand surges, yet it outpaces NEE.
- CEG gained 33.0% in past year, outperforming peers, trading at a 36.9 PE due to its carbon-free nuclear fleet & PPA strategy for AI data centers.
Here’s how Constellation Energy stacks up across size, valuation, and profitability versus key peers.
| CEG | NEE | DUK | SO | VST | EXC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 101.0 | 164.1 | 91.3 | 96.1 | 51.0 | 43.9 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 24.8 | 26.3 | 31.7 | 28.9 | 17.2 | 24.3 |
| PE Ratio | 36.9 | 25.2 | 18.3 | 21.6 | 44.3 | 15.6 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 3.6% | 0.2% | 4.8% | 9.4% | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| LTM Operating Margin | 12.1% | 28.2% | 27.1% | 25.7% | 12.2% | 20.8% |
| LTM FCF Margin | -1.1% | 11.7% | -2.9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 12M Market Return | 33.0% | 16.0% | 12.3% | 8.6% | -5.8% | 17.9% |
For more details on Constellation Energy, read Buy or Sell CEG Stock. Below we compare CEG’s growth, margin, and valuation with peers across years
Revenue Growth Comparison
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| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEG | 3.6% | -5.4% | 2.0% | 24.4% |
| NEE | 0.2% | -12.0% | 34.2% | 22.8% |
| DUK | 4.8% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 16.8% |
| SO | 9.4% | 5.8% | -13.8% | 26.7% |
| VST | 5.7% | 16.5% | 7.7% | 13.7% |
| EXC | 6.1% | 6.0% | 13.9% | 6.4% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEG | 12.1% | 20.6% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| NEE | 28.2% | 28.8% | 35.0% | 17.0% |
| DUK | 27.1% | 26.1% | 24.4% | 22.3% |
| SO | 25.7% | 26.4% | 23.1% | 18.3% |
| VST | 12.2% | 23.7% | 18.3% | -8.0% |
| EXC | 20.8% | 18.7% | 18.5% | 17.4% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEG | 36.9 | 29.7 | 44.5 | -239.6 |
| NEE | 25.2 | 23.7 | 19.9 | 28.9 |
| DUK | 18.3 | 20.0 | 29.2 | 29.3 |
| SO | 21.6 | 21.7 | 22.6 | 21.3 |
| VST | 44.3 | 20.9 | 34.1 | -13.3 |
| EXC | 15.6 | 17.8 | 16.1 | 16.3 |
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