Firstenergy Corp. (FE) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Firstenergy Corp. (FE) has a Graham intrinsic value of $7.62 per share. At $46.19 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 506% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 0.4% a year to $15.1B, with an average return on invested capital of 2.5%.

Graham intrinsic value
$7.62
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$46.19
Price vs Graham value
506% above
Market cap
$26.7B
Revenue (FY2025)
$15.1B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
0.4%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
2.5%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
-$1.0B

FE 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $15.1B $1.0B $1.76 -$1.0B 14.6% 4.7%
FY2024 $13.5B $978.0M $1.70 -$1.1B 17.6% 5.0%
FY2023 $12.9B $1.1B $1.92 -$2.0B 17.6% 5.7%
FY2022 $12.5B $406.0M $0.71 -$73.0M 15.3% 3.1%
FY2021 $11.1B $1.3B $2.35 $366.0M 15.5% 4.8%
FY2020 $10.7B $1.1B $1.99 -$1.2B 20.2% 7.2%
FY2019 $10.8B $912.0M $1.68 -$198.0M 23.2% 8.1%
FY2018 $10.9B $1.3B $1.99 -$1.3B 22.9% 7.9%
FY2017 $14.0B -$1.7B -$3.88 $1.2B 1.2% 0.7%
FY2016 $14.6B -$6.2B -$14.49 $536.0M -56.7% -22.8%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

FirstEnergy has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 0.4% annually over the past decade.

FirstEnergy has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 2.5% ROIC.

FirstEnergy has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, FirstEnergy is modeled at -1.7% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $7.62 per share.

FE stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Firstenergy Corp. (FE) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a -1.7% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, FE's intrinsic value is about $7.62 per share.

Is FE stock undervalued?

At $46.19 (close on Oct 17, 2026), FE trades 506% above its Graham value of $7.62. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Firstenergy Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $14.6B in fiscal 2016 to $15.1B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 0.4%. Net income was $1.0B in fiscal 2025.

Does Firstenergy Corp. generate free cash flow?

Firstenergy Corp. generated -$1.0B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 3 of the last 10 reported years.

What is FE's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 2.5%, and average return on equity was -3.1%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this FE data come from?

From Firstenergy Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 28, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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