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Sempra Energy(SRE)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SRE
09/25/2026: SRE (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Sempra Energy is a utility and energy infrastructure company that operates regulated electric and gas networks alongside large-scale LNG export facilities. The company benefits from stable, regulated cash flows in California and Texas, paired with growth potential from energy infrastructure projects. While it provides reliable income for dividend investors, it faces risks related to California's complex regulatory environment and potential wildfire liabilities. Investors should monitor progress on major LNG infrastructure projects and regulatory rate cases as primary growth and valuation drivers. It is best suited for income-oriented or risk-averse investors seeking utility-sector exposure with a focus on long-term infrastructure development.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Sempra offers steady growth through infrastructure, but lacks the high-growth profile typical of pure tech or innovation-led equities. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | This is a utility stock driven by regulatory cycles rather than short-term price momentum, making it less suitable for momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company's stable utility operations often provide a predictable valuation floor attractive to value-oriented investors. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | Sempra has a strong track record of reliable dividend payments, making it a suitable core holding for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | As a regulated utility operator, Sempra exhibits lower volatility compared to the broader market, fitting a risk-averse profile. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Low | As a regulated utility, the stock typically experiences less price sensitivity than more volatile growth sectors. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Investors must monitor whether the premium paid for infrastructure growth is justified by future cash flows. |
| Competition risk (LNG and Regional Utility) | Medium | Competition in both global energy exports and local utility service areas could pressure margins over time. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company holds strong, protected positions in essential energy markets. |
| Dividend income | Strong | The dividend is supported by stable, regulated cash flows. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Large infrastructure projects like LNG export terminals carry significant construction and regulatory completion risks. |
Price Behavior

Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 22.77% | Avg. Invested days 59 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 50.96B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.59 | 1Y Target Price 100.91 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.59 | 1Y Target Price 100.91 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3.9M shares | Beta 0.56 | 52 Weeks Range 77.08 - 99.49 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 77.08 - 99.49 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.35% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.45 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Regulated Utilities (California/Texas) | Electricity and natural gas transmission/distribution services. | Steady, predictable income from essential public services. |
| Infrastructure (LNG/Gas) | LNG export terminal operations and natural gas infrastructure development. | Higher growth potential driven by global energy export demand. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
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Valuation
Trailing PE 22.59 | Forward PE 14.51 | Enterprise Value 89.59B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.76 |
Enterprise Value 89.59B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.76 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.61 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.91 | Shares Outstanding 653.90M | Shares Floating 652.55M |
Shares Outstanding 653.90M | Shares Floating 652.55M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.1 | Percent Institutions 93.75 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Sempra Energy
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters San Diego, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1998-06-29 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Jeffrey Walker Martin | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Diversified | Full time employees 15938 | Website https://www.sempra.com |
Full time employees 15938 | Website https://www.sempra.com | ||
Sempra engages in the regulated utilities business in the United States and Mexico. It operates through three segments: Sempra California, Sempra Texas Utilities, and Sempra Infrastructure. It also invests in and operates electric and gas utilities and other energy infrastructure that provides energy services to customers. The Sempra California segment provides natural gas and electric services to Southern California and part of central California. As of December 31, 2025, it offered electric services to approximately 3.6 million population and natural gas services to approximately 3.3 million population that covers 4,100 square miles. This segment owns and operates a natural gas distribution, transmission, and storage system that supplies natural gas. As of December 31, 2025, it served a population of 21.3 million covering an area of 24,000 square miles. The Sempra Texas Utilities segment engages in the regulated electricity transmission and distribution utility business. As of December 31, 2025, transmission system included approximately 18,418 circuit miles of transmission lines; 1,333 transmission and distribution substations; interconnection to 230 third-party generation facilities totaling 63,670 MW; and distribution system included more than 4.1 million points of delivery and consisted of 127,398 circuit miles of overhead and underground lines. The Sempra Infrastructure segment develops, constructs, operates, and invests in energy infrastructure to help enable the access to cleaner energy in markets in the United States, Mexico, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Sempra Energy and changed its name to Sempra in May 2023. Sempra was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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