Generates electricity from various sources, including natural gas, hydroelectric, solar, and wind. Transmits electricity through high-voltage transmission lines. Now — the numbers.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 7% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
The gap is $24.7B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
The price isn’t cheap next to earnings — that’s why this grade sits in the middle.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 7 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 1 buy and 0 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $1.85 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The growth engine is running at low revs right now. Report-card grade: 14/100.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 42/100.
Measured against its sector, the quality of the business sits below the class average. Report-card grade: 45/100.
On our five-subject report card, FTS sits behind the class. A low grade doesn’t mean “doomed” — it means “big claim, small proof.”
The takeaway: FTS does earn real profits — but on our report card it still sits behind its class. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s what that quality should cost.