Is PPL a Buy? PPL Stock Analysis & Fair Value (2026)
Our model currently rates PPL as a Sell.
Get the latest investment score, DCF valuation, and buy/sell/hold insights for PPL (PPL).
Stock Analysis & Score Explanation
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- ✓Industry Trend
Fair Value Analysis
Weighted Fair Value
$20.41
Based on Multiple Valuation Methods (Weighted Average)
Current Price
$34.94
Individual Valuation Methods:
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Stock Analysis & Score Explanation
This stock receives a score of 49.42/100 with a Strong Sell recommendation. Financial health scored 35.2/55, competitive position 4/25, macro risk assessment 8.34/10, and risk-adjusted returns 1.88/10. The analysis considers current market conditions and fundamental metrics. This score reflects the financial health, growth potential, and overall valuation of the stock, helping investors determine whether it may be overvalued or undervalued. Learn more about the AInvestor Score and how it is calculated. See how we convert scores and fair-value signals into actionable labels in the AInvestor Recommendation glossary entry.
Overvalued by 41.58%. Our detailed stock valuation analysis indicates that overvalued at current market prices by 41.58%. The weighted fair value of $20.41 is calculated using multiple proven valuation methods, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Peter Lynch Fair Value, Trading Multiples P/E, and Earnings Power Value (EPV). This comprehensive stock analysis is designed to guide informed investment decisions.
Industry Context: Utilities
2026 Trend: 📈 Positive Outlook
Positive outlook supported by AI data center power demand requiring massive grid expansion, regulated rate-base growth providing inflation protection, and renewable energy transition. Rising rates pressure valuation multiples but benefit underlying business models.
Bubble Watch: Rate Sensitivity
Utilities valued as fixed-income proxy. If yields rise or growth disappointment occurs, valuations could compress. Rising rates benefit business model but hurt investor returns.
Key 2026 Outlook Points
- →Grid modernization and resilience becomes regulatory priority
- →Data center demand transforms utility topology and investment profile
- →Battery storage integration solving renewable intermittency
- →Real-time pricing mechanisms and smart grid technology adoption