Endesa, S.A. (ELEZF) Stock

About Endesa, S.A.

Endesa, S.A. is a prominent utility company primarily focused on the production, distribution, and commercialization of electrical power within Spain and Portugal. Its power generation relies on a diverse portfolio of energy sources, encompassing hydroelectric, nuclear, thermal, wind, and solar facilities. By the close of 2021, Endesa supplied electricity to approximately 21 million consumers across an expansive service territory of about 195,794 square kilometers. This extensive reach is supported by its distribution and transmission networks, which collectively span 316,506 kilometers. Beyond direct energy sales, the company delivers a range of energy-related commercial services. Its operations further include the installation, upkeep, and repair of domestic electrical systems, heating, and air conditioning units. Endesa is also involved in energy trading and strategic investment holding. The company extends its supply of electricity and natural gas to other European markets, notably Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Moreover, Endesa actively participates in the electric mobility sector, demand-side management, and energy storage solutions. Its diverse activities also encompass the development of primary energy resources, industrial services for telecommunications, water, and gas infrastructure, and electricity transmission operations. Furthermore, it oversees the administration and operation of nuclear power facilities, engages in the issuance of financial debt instruments, and offers expert consultancy and civil engineering services. Originally established in 1944 as Empresa Nacional de Electricidad, S.A., the company formally adopted the name Endesa, S.A. in June 1997. Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Endesa functions as a subsidiary of ENEL Iberia, S.L.U.

Endesa, S.A. is headquartered in ES.

Endesa, S.A. (ELEZF) stock trades at $49.05 with a market capitalization of $50.14B. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.45, price-to-book of 5.27, price-to-sales of 2.01. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $28.35 and $49.05, and currently trades at its 52-week high. It pays a dividend yielding 5.06%.

On profitability, Endesa, S.A. generates a return on equity (ROE) of 31.00% — well above the market average, a sign of a high-quality business, return on capital employed of 16.21%, an operating margin of 19.90%, a net profit margin of 12.44%.

In its most recent fiscal year, Endesa, S.A. reported annual revenue of $21.0B, net profit of $2.2B, revenue has compounded at 4.8% a year over the last five years, profit at 9.5% a year. Profit growing faster than revenue points to expanding margins.

The balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 0.76, total assets of $37.5B, $195.0M in cash and equivalents.

ELEZF has an average daily trading volume of 29 shares, a beta of 0.56 (less volatile than the overall market).

Official website: www.endesa.com