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U.S. Electrical Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies133
  • 7D4.3%
  • 3M3.9%
  • 1Y31.2%
  • YTD2.7%

In the last week, the Electrical industry is up 4.3%, with Eaton leading the way with a 4.0% gain. This means that the industry has gained 31% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 22% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Electrical Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 17 Jan 2026US$730.3bUS$162.0bUS$7.4b32.8x98.1x4.5x
Mon, 15 Dec 2025US$706.9bUS$161.8bUS$7.4b31.6x95.3x4.4x
Wed, 12 Nov 2025US$723.0bUS$161.9bUS$7.9b29.5x91x4.5x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025US$702.1bUS$157.3bUS$7.3b28.7x95.9x4.5x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025US$646.6bUS$157.1bUS$7.4b30.1x87.5x4.1x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025US$679.0bUS$155.7bUS$7.1b28.6x96.3x4.4x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025US$602.1bUS$153.6bUS$7.4b27.8x81.2x3.9x
Sat, 31 May 2025US$551.4bUS$153.4bUS$7.4b26x74.9x3.6x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025US$467.5bUS$152.8bUS$7.1b22.7x65.5x3.1x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025US$488.7bUS$151.5bUS$6.4b24.4x76.1x3.2x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025US$530.2bUS$151.4bUS$9.9b25.5x53.8x3.5x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025US$566.6bUS$151.1bUS$9.2b23.5x61.5x3.7x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024US$555.2bUS$151.1bUS$9.3b23.6x59.9x3.7x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024US$559.5bUS$152.3bUS$9.0b25x62.5x3.7x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024US$498.5bUS$151.2bUS$7.4b19.8x67x3.3x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024US$421.0bUS$151.3bUS$7.3b17.3x57.4x2.8x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024US$412.9bUS$151.7bUS$7.4b16.7x56.2x2.7x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024US$468.4bUS$157.0bUS$5.8b19.4x80.2x3x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024US$495.6bUS$159.6bUS$6.2b21x80.1x3.1x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024US$473.8bUS$159.6bUS$7.6b21.1x62.7x3x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024US$452.2bUS$126.0bUS$7.9b22x57.2x3.6x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024US$416.2bUS$127.9bUS$9.4b19.4x44.4x3.3x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024US$394.1bUS$139.2bUS$7.9b18.9x49.6x2.8x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023US$402.4bUS$139.3bUS$7.9b20.9x50.7x2.9x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023US$364.3bUS$139.2bUS$8.0b19x45.6x2.6x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023US$368.2bUS$144.1bUS$11.5b18.2x32.1x2.6x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023US$401.1bUS$144.2bUS$11.6b21x34.6x2.8x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023US$399.3bUS$144.2bUS$12.2b22.8x32.6x2.8x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023US$355.6bUS$130.9bUS$7.8b25.3x45.6x2.7x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023US$331.2bUS$131.1bUS$7.7b24x43.2x2.5x
Wed, 03 May 2023US$310.3bUS$129.8bUS$8.0b18x38.6x2.4x
Fri, 31 Mar 2023US$318.9bUS$128.0bUS$7.8b18.8x41.1x2.5x
Sun, 26 Feb 2023US$311.3bUS$116.1bUS$8.9b20.3x34.8x2.7x
Tue, 24 Jan 2023US$308.7bUS$114.1bUS$8.8b20.2x35.3x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

35.3x


Total Market Cap: US$308.7bTotal Earnings: US$8.8bTotal Revenue: US$114.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Electrical Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 61x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Electrical industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 98.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 60.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 4.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Electrical industry have declined 5.2% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 12% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Industrials industry?

US Market0.31%
Industrials3.48%
Electrical4.27%
Electrical Components4.52%
Heavy Electrical Equipment3.69%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Heavy Electrical Equipment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 64.5x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 33.7%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 65.4% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Electrical Components industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 50.9x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Heavy Electrical Equipment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 34% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 65% per year.
  • In contrast, the Electrical Components industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 17% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
ETN EatonUS$333.464.0%
+US$5.0b		-3.4%PE33x
VRT Vertiv Holdings CoUS$172.547.3%
+US$4.5b		30.1%PE63.8x
BE Bloom EnergyUS$139.1714.2%
+US$4.1b		490.7%PE2155.7x
GEV GE VernovaUS$642.232.2%
+US$3.8b		64.3%PE102.3x
EMR Emerson ElectricUS$148.022.9%
+US$2.3b		20.1%PE36.4x

Latest News

HUBB
US$484.11
Hubbell
7D
5.0%
1Y
11.6%
VRT
US$172.54
Vertiv Holdings Co
7D
7.3%
1Y
30.1%
EMR
US$148.02
Emerson Electric
7D
2.9%
1Y
20.1%
ENVX
US$7.82
Enovix
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-28.6%
FCEL
US$7.45
FuelCell Energy
7D
-4.5%
1Y
-23.0%

FCEL: Lower Discount Rate And Higher Margins Will Support Re Rating

Analysts have raised their price target on FuelCell Energy to approximately US$8.71 from about US$7.38, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins, revenue growth, and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate was moved from about US$7.38 to roughly US$8.71 per share, reflecting a moderate upward adjustment in the model output.
ETN
US$333.46
Eaton
7D
4.0%
1Y
-3.4%

ETN: AI Data Center Demand And Boyd Thermal Deal Will Drive Upside

Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Eaton, with changes such as Barclays moving to $350 and RBC Capital to $432. They cite a firmer demand backdrop tied to artificial intelligence driven orders and expectations around data center exposure and the Boyd Thermal acquisition, which together support a higher fair value estimate of about $470.67 per share in the latest update.
GEV
US$642.23
GE Vernova
7D
2.2%
1Y
64.3%

GEV: Future Buybacks And Dividend Moves Will Mask Overvaluation Risk

Analysts have raised their price target on GE Vernova from US$448.08 to US$538.80, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate and future P/E. They view these updates as better reflecting the company’s potential risk and return profile.
AYI
US$320.82
Acuity
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-3.0%

AYI: Q1 Execution And Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential

Narrative Update on Acuity The analyst price target for Acuity has been reduced from US$399.25 to US$391.25, as analysts factor in more moderate revenue growth and profit margin assumptions alongside a slightly higher discount rate, consistent with recent Street research updates that trimmed targets following Q1 results. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Acuity points to a mixed but measured view, with analysts adjusting their models after Q1 results came in modestly ahead of expectations while overall sentiment stayed cautious.
ROK
US$421.13
Rockwell Automation
7D
4.3%
1Y
49.9%

ROK: Manufacturing Expansion And Cybersecurity Initiatives Will Support A Steady Medium Term Outlook

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Rockwell Automation by about US$7 to roughly US$407 per share, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, profit margins, and future P/E that slightly adjust their long term outlook. What's in the News Plans for a new greenfield manufacturing site in Southeastern Wisconsin, with more than 1 million square feet of space, as part of a previously announced US$2b investment in plants, digital infrastructure, and talent, positioned to become Rockwell Automation's largest manufacturing campus globally (Business Expansions).
PLUG
US$2.26
Plug Power
7D
-2.6%
1Y
-17.5%

PLUG: Future Returns Will Depend On Slower Material Handling And Electrolyzer Demand

Analysts have lifted their Plug Power fair value estimate from US$0.55 to US$0.75 per share, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E following recent research that highlights execution risks in material handling and electrolyzer demand. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more cautious tone around Plug Power, with bearish analysts stepping back to reassess the balance between growth ambitions and execution risks.
SMR
US$18.90
NuScale Power
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-6.8%

SMR: Future Government Reactor Support Will Ultimately Unlock ENTRA1 Deployment Upside

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for NuScale Power from US$36.58 to US$35.50, citing lower price targets from recent research, concerns about delayed firm orders into 2026, potential further share sales by Fluor, and the view that NuScale may need external capital to meet possible ENTRA1 payment obligations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research presents a mixed picture for NuScale Power, with some analysts highlighting potential monetization and capital access, while others focus on execution risk around contracts, timing of firm orders, and potential obligations to ENTRA1.
OPTT
US$0.43
Ocean Power Technologies
7D
-19.1%
1Y
-56.6%
BE
US$139.17
Bloom Energy
7D
14.2%
1Y
490.7%

BE: AI Factory Power Partnership And Capital Plans Will Shape Future Outlook

Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target for Bloom Energy to reflect a fair value update from about $112.50 to roughly $111.18, citing small shifts in expected revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Bloom Energy and Brookfield announced a $5b partnership focused on building AI factories that combine power, compute, data center design, and capital to support artificial intelligence workloads (Key Developments).
NXT
US$98.65
Nextpower
7D
10.6%
1Y
117.9%
SES
US$2.16
SES AI
7D
-2.3%
1Y
107.7%

SES: Korea Drone Battery Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Narrative Update on SES AI Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for SES AI from US$2.00 to US$4.00, citing changes in assumed discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as key drivers of the updated price target. What's in the News SES AI and Top Material plan to work together to expand cell manufacturing capacity in Korea for drones and urban air mobility applications, with a focus on building a battery supply chain that can support compliance with U.S. National Defense Authorization Act country of origin and supply chain requirements for drone customers (Client Announcements).
NPWR
US$2.51
NET Power
7D
-7.7%
1Y
-72.5%