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WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) Stock Analysis

Score D

Value · Grade D · Bullish

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric

$110.91

Fair Value

$90.08

-18.8%

Conviction

0/10

Quality

D

Classification

Value

Investment Thesis

Low quantitative score: Low quality, stretched valuation, or poor risk/reward.

For New Investors

Quantitative score: weak

For Current Holders

Quantitative score: low

Buy if

  • Price drops 15-20% (improves asymmetry)
  • Bull scenario catalysts materialize
  • Market-wide correction creates opportunity

Sell if

  • Bear scenario triggers occur
  • Quality metrics deteriorate (ROIC declining)
  • Better alternatives emerge

Valuation

Fair Value estimate: $90.08 (-18.8%). Overvalued vs fundamentals.

PEG-Based EPS

$83.78

FCF DCF Model

$131.00

EV/EBITDA

$49.45

Blended Fair Value

$90.08

Confidence

Medium

Methods

PEG-Based EPS, FCF 2-Stage DCF, EV/EBITDA

Quality Analysis

D

48/120 points

Low Quality

ROE (3Y Avg)

11.7%

ROIC-WACC Spread

-0.5%

D/E Ratio

1.6x

Current Ratio

0.5x

Interest Coverage

3x

FCF Positive Years

2/3

Quality Flags

  • ROIC spread: -0.5pp (got 0/25 pts)
  • FCF positive only 2/3 years (13/20 pts)
  • Leverage: D/E 1.6x (7/15 pts)
  • Interest coverage: 2.7x (8/10 pts)
  • Liquidity: Current Ratio 0.47 (0/10 pts)
  • Volatile gross margins: std dev 6.5pp (need <3.0pp)

Market Sentiment

Wall Street Consensus

$121.00

+9.1% Upside

18 analysts

Range: $116.00$135.00

Rating: Buy

Our model is more cautious than Wall Street.

Trend & Technical

Bullish

Price ($110.93) is 1.1% above SMA 200 ($109.72). Bullish trend confirmed.

Technical Score73/100

Tech Score 73/100 — Strong technical setup. Trend, momentum, and positioning aligned bullish.

Risk & Reward

Asymmetry Ratio

0.74:1

Expected Return

-5.2%

Bull Upside

+19.8%

Bear Downside

-26.8%

Poor asymmetry: 0.74:1 ratio. Risk exceeds potential reward.

Verdict: Unfavorable

Scenario Analysis

Bear

Base

Bull

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fair value of WEC?

Based on our multi-method conviction analysis, the estimated fair value of WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) is $90.08. This is calculated by blending PEG-Based EPS, FCF 2-Stage DCF, EV/EBITDA and applying a quality premium of 0% based on the company's fundamentals. The confidence level of this estimate is medium.

Is WEC a buy, sell, or hold?

WEC currently has a AVOID rating with a conviction score of 0/10. Low quantitative score: Low quality, stretched valuation, or poor risk/reward. Quantitative score: weak.

Is WEC a high-quality stock?

WEC Energy Group, Inc. has a quality grade of D (48/120 points), rated as Low Quality. Key metrics include ROE of 11.7%, ROIC-WACC spread of -0.5%, and D/E ratio of 1.6x.

What type of stock is WEC?

WEC is classified as a "value" in our framework. High dividend: 3.3%, Mature growth: -0.3%, High debt: D/E 1.6x, Dividend paying: 3.3%

What do Wall Street analysts say about WEC?

18 Wall Street analysts have a consensus price target of $121.00 for WEC, representing +9.1% upside. Targets range from $116.00 to $135.00. The consensus recommendation is "Buy". Our model is more cautious than Wall Street.

What are the risks of investing in WEC?

The risk/reward asymmetry ratio for WEC is 0.74:1, rated as Unfavorable. Poor asymmetry: 0.74:1 ratio. Risk exceeds potential reward. The expected return is -5.2%, with bull case upside of +19.8% and bear case downside of -26.8%.

What is the current trend for WEC?

WEC is in a bullish trend. Price ($110.93) is 1.1% above SMA 200 ($109.72). Bullish trend confirmed. The technical score is 73/100.

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Last updated: May 19, 2026 · Framework version 3.7

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