Elia Group (ELI) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What ELI does

Elia Group (symbol ELI) is a stock listed on Euronext Brussels in the Utilities sector, specifically Utilities - Regulated Electric. The company develops and operates as a transmission system operator in Belgium and Germany, providing electricity transmission solutions, generating, importing, and exporting electricity, and offering engineering consultancy services. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Elia Group employs 4,572 people. As a regulated utility, it operates in a space where companies such as NextEra Energy (NEE) or PPL Corporation (PPL) also serve regulated electricity markets.

Key numbers explained

• Price is currently 118.3 EUR, up 0.17% today and 21.6% over the last 52 weeks, which ranged from 95.7 to 143.1. The 52-week range shows where the stock has traded over the past year, helping investors gauge its recent trading band.
• The trailing P/E ratio is 20.4, meaning investors pay roughly 20.4 euros for every euro of the last twelve months' earnings per share of 5.8 EUR. The forward P/E ratio of 16.2 is based on expected earnings and is typically lower when earnings growth is anticipated.
• The dividend yield of 1.73% indicates the annual dividend income relative to the share price. Elia Group pays out 35% of earnings as dividends, with the next ex-dividend date set for May 29, 2026.
• Beta of 0.76 suggests the stock historically moves less than the broader market, reflecting the defensive nature of regulated utilities.
• Market capitalization stands at 12.91B EUR, classifying Elia Group as a large-cap company.
• Revenue of 4,83 mld. EUR grew 18% year over year, while profit margin is 13.9% and operating margin is 43.3%.
• Return on equity is 8.4%, and the debt-to-equity ratio of 175.5% indicates significant leverage, common in capital-intensive utility businesses.

What to watch

Regulated utilities like Elia Group are influenced by interest rate movements, regulatory changes in Belgium and Germany, and shifts in energy demand. Because the company carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 175.5%, changes in borrowing costs can affect profitability. Grid investment decisions, government policy on renewable integration, and electricity price regulation are all factors that typically affect this kind of stock. Investors may also compare Elia Group with peers listed across European exchanges, such as SSE plc (SSE) or Acciona Energía (ANE), to contextualize its performance within the Utilities sector.