MGEE

Based on MGE Energy, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does MGE Energy do?

MGE Energy is a public utility holding company based in Madison, Wisconsin. It generates and distributes electricity to customers in Dane County and supplies natural gas across seven Wisconsin counties. The company also invests in transmission infrastructure and operates nonregulated energy businesses.

Does MGEE pay dividends?

Yes, MGE Energy pays a regular dividend. Regulated utilities like MGEE commonly return cash to shareholders given the relatively stable, rate-regulated revenue base that supports consistent distributions. Investors should check the company's investor relations page for the current dividend rate and payment schedule.

When does MGEE report earnings?

MGE Energy reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed public companies. For precise reporting dates and the most recent quarterly results, refer to MGE Energy's investor relations page.

Is MGEE a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates MGEE as Below Average overall. The Risk pillar is rated Weak, which is the primary concern, while Quality, Moat, Growth, and Valuation are each Neutral. Whether MGEE fits your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance and income objectives. The full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is MGEE overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for MGEE is rated Neutral, suggesting the stock is neither clearly cheap nor obviously expensive relative to its fundamentals at this time. For the detailed valuation metrics behind that rating, sign up for a UQS Pro account.

How does MGEE compare to its competitors?

MGE Energy is a smaller, geographically focused Wisconsin utility compared to peers like Avista or Hawaiian Electric. Its regulated model is similar in structure, but each competitor operates in a distinct region with different generation mixes and regulatory frameworks. The UQS platform scores each ticker independently for direct comparison.

What is MGEE's market cap bracket?

MGE Energy falls in the mid-cap bracket. This places it among the smaller publicly traded utilities in the US, reflecting its focused service territory in Wisconsin rather than a multi-state footprint.

Who founded MGE Energy?

MGE Energy traces its corporate history through Madison Gas and Electric, a long-established Wisconsin utility. The holding company structure was formalized in 1980. For detailed founding history, the company's official website and public filings are the most reliable sources.

Is MGEE a long-term quality indicator?

As a long-term quality indicator, MGEE's UQS profile is mixed. Neutral ratings across Quality, Moat, and Growth suggest a stable but unexceptional business, while the Weak Risk pillar is a factor long-term investors should weigh carefully. Regulated utilities can offer durability, but the risk profile matters for multi-year holding decisions.

What is the main competitive advantage of MGE Energy?

MGE Energy's primary competitive advantage is its status as a regulated utility with an exclusive service territory in Dane County, Wisconsin. This regulatory framework limits direct competition and provides a degree of revenue predictability, though it also caps growth potential — reflected in the Neutral Moat rating.

What sector does MGEE belong to?

MGEE belongs to the Utilities sector. Regulated utilities are generally characterized by stable demand, rate-based revenue, and dividend-paying traditions — though individual company risk profiles, like MGEE's Weak Risk pillar, can vary meaningfully within the sector.

MGE Energy, Inc. shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.

MGE Energy, Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

MGE Energy, Inc. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

MGE Energy, Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

MGE Energy, Inc. possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for MGEE.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for MGE Energy, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses MGE Energy, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether MGE Energy, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.