Societatea Energetica Electrica S.A. (EL) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What EL does

Societatea Energetica Electrica S.A. (EL) operates, constructs, and maintains electricity distribution networks in Romania. It supplies electricity and natural gas to end consumers, distributes power across North Transylvania, South Transylvania, and North Muntenia, and generates electricity from renewable sources. The company also provides repair and maintenance services for electricity networks owned by other distributors.

Key numbers explained

• 50 RON is the latest reported price for one share of EL on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).
• The -1.77% price change today shows the intraday move relative to the previous close.
• A trailing P/E ratio of 13.4 means the share price is about 13.4 times the last twelve months of earnings per share (3.72 RON).
• The forward P/E ratio of 33.8 uses expected future earnings, which can differ from the trailing figure when analysts project growth or margin changes.
• A dividend yield of 0.58% indicates the annual dividend relative to the share price; the ex-dividend date is Jun 2, 2026.
• Only 8% of earnings is paid out as dividends, so most earnings are retained for reinvestment or other corporate purposes.
• A beta of 0.65 suggests EL tends to move less than the overall market, a typical trait for regulated utilities.
• The 19.22 – 59 52-week range and 164% price change over the last year show the share’s recent volatility and recovery from lower levels.

Recent news

Recent headlines include a Fitch rating maintenance, the release of the S1 2026 semi-annual report, a report under Article 108 of Law 24/2017, and the signing of a project in Craiova.

What to watch

Regulated utility stocks like EL are often influenced by changes in energy regulation, tariff approvals, and government policy. Investors typically monitor earnings reports, dividend announcements, and large infrastructure projects. Comparing EL with peers such as Alliant Energy (LNT), Vistra Corp. (VST), or DTE Energy (DTE) can provide context on how capital-intensive, regulated operators are valued.