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National Grid PLC(NG) Stock Analysis | Utilities

GBX --+0.00%
Reward36Moderate
Risk43Moderate
75%Data
Strong 18% profit margin · 4.2% dividend yield
Structurally Challenged
Market Cap:58.81Bn
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Reward Rating
36
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 5% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
43
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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New listing — limited trading history
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 1355p.

What is National Grid PLC?

National Grid plc engages in the transmission and distribution of electricity and gas.

NG · Verdict

Limited reward · moderate risk

NG's standout is volatility; balance sheet and growth weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

NG · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Volatility80/100

    Top decile vs peers

Watchouts 5

  • Balance sheet22/100

    Interest covered 4.2×

  • Growth29/100

    Rev -6.5% CAGR · earnings -25.4%

  • Valuation29/100

    P/E 13.0× · PEG 0.97

  • Profitability38/100

    18% net margin · 8% ROE

  • Cash flow41/100

    -21% free-cash-flow margin

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is National Grid PLC?

National Grid plc engages in the transmission and distribution of electricity and gas. It operates through UK Electricity Transmission, UK Electricity Distribution, New England, New York, National Grid Ventures, and Other segments. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Utilities sector, with a market capitalisation of 58.81B, and a P/E ratio of 17.7x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

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Reward: Moderate (36)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorUtilities
IndustryUtilities - Regulated Electric
Market Cap58.81B
P/E Ratio17.7273
Dividend Yield4.18%
Beta0.592
Insider Activity
12M windowAwaiting coverage
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