Constellation Energy Stock To $217?

Constellation Energy (CEG) stock has fallen 9.8% during the past day, and is currently trading at $307.71. Our multi-factor assessment suggests that it may be time to sell CEG stock. We have, overall, a pessimistic view of the stock, and a price of $217 may not be out of reach. We believe there is a near-equal mix of good and bad in CEG stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. But keeping in mind its High valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive.

Below is our assessment:

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Let’s get into details of each of the assessed factors but before that, for quick background: With $96 Bil in market cap, Constellation Energy provides electricity generation and sales across the U.S. with 32,400 MW capacity from nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas, and hydroelectric assets across five regional segments.

[1] Valuation Looks High

This table highlights how CEG is valued vs broader market. For more details see: CEG Valuation Ratios

[2] Growth Is Weak

• Constellation Energy has seen its top line grow at an average rate of 3.7% over the last 3 years
• Its revenues have grown 3.6% from $24 Bil to $25 Bil in the last 12 months
• Also, its quarterly revenues grew 0.3% to $6.6 Bil in the most recent quarter from $6.6 Bil a year ago.

This table highlights how CEG is growing vs broader market. For more details see: CEG Revenue Comparison

[3] Profitability Appears Moderate

• CEG last 12 month operating income was $3.0 Bil representing operating margin of 12.1%
• With cash flow margin of 9.7%, it generated nearly $2.4 Bil in operating cash flow over this period
• For the same period, CEG generated nearly $2.7 Bil in net income, suggesting net margin of about 11.0%

This table highlights how CEG profitability vs broader market. For more details see: CEG Operating Income Comparison

[4] Financial Stability Looks Strong

• CEG Debt was $9.0 Bil at the end of the most recent quarter, while its current Market Cap is $96 Bil. This implies Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 9.3%
• CEG Cash (including cash equivalents) makes up $4.0 Bil of $56 Bil in total Assets. This yields a Cash-to-Assets Ratio of 7.0%

[5] Downturn Resilience Is Strong

CEG has been more resilient than the S&P 500 index during various economic downturns. We assess this based on both (a) how much the stock fell and, (b) how quickly it recovered.

2022 Inflation Shock

• CEG stock fell 24.5% from a high of $97.16 on 25 November 2022 to $73.40 on 23 March 2023 vs. a peak-to-trough decline of 25.4% for the S&P 500.
• However, the stock fully recovered to its pre-Crisis peak by 25 July 2023
• Since then, the stock increased to a high of $403.95 on 15 October 2025 , and currently trades at $307.71

But the risk is not limited to major market crashes. Stocks fall even when markets are good – think events like earnings, business updates, outlook changes. Read CEG Dip Buyer Analyses to see how the stock has recovered from sharp dips in the past.

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