Consolidated Edison Inc (ED) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Regulated NYC distribution returns offer defensive yield stability, but regulatory rate caps and sell-side skepticism cap near-term upside.
Investment score: 50/100
Analysis as of
Is Consolidated Edison Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The model views Consolidated Edison as a stable defensive hold. While its relative valuation is discount-priced compared to utility peers and its 3.56% dividend is well-covered (54.8% payout ratio), tight regulatory return caps in New York and heavy sell-side analyst skepticism limit re-rating catalysts.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 65/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 55/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 40/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 25/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 55/100 (weight 15%)
Consolidated Edison Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for ED
- Discounted Relative Valuation vs Peers
What speaks against ED
- Heavy Sell-Side Institutional Skepticism
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED | 17.4x | 2.2x | 10.1x | 76.0% | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| D | 22.2x | 3.1x | 14.9x | 49.3% | 13.9% | -12.1% |
| SRE | 23.5x | 3.9x | 13.8x | 41.7% | 16.8% | -11.0% |
| WEC | 20.0x | 3.3x | 13.8x | 62.0% | 16.7% | -4.1% |
| PEG | 17.5x | 2.8x | 13.7x | 85.4% | 16.0% | 5.6% |
| AEE | 18.1x | 3.3x | 12.1x | 41.1% | 17.9% | -4.9% |
| Peer median | 20.0x | 3.3x | 13.8x | 49.3% | 16.7% | -4.9% |
Frequently asked questions about Consolidated Edison Inc (ED)
Is ED stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Consolidated Edison Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 50/100. The model views Consolidated Edison as a stable defensive hold. While its relative valuation is discount-priced compared to utility peers and its 3.56% dividend is well-covered (54.8% payout ratio), tight regulatory return caps in New York and heavy sell-side analyst skepticism limit re-rating catalysts. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is ED stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for ED is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 50/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.