Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 34.4x · EV/EBITDA 16.9x · ROE 4.6%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $61.8B | $57.6B | $56.0B | $47.3B | $48.9B | $41.4B | $37.2B | $42.7B | $29.2B | $27.0B | $25.3B |
| Enterprise Value | $98.1B | $93.9B | $90.2B | $78.1B | $77.4B | $65.5B | $60.5B | $68.4B | $53.7B | $46.1B | $42.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 34.40 | 32.11 | 19.85 | 15.61 | 23.35 | 33.02 | 9.89 | 20.79 | 31.60 | 105.86 | 18.45 |
| P/S Ratio | 4.51 | 4.20 | 4.32 | 2.99 | 3.14 | 3.17 | 3.28 | 3.95 | 2.90 | 2.41 | 2.48 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.47 | 1.37 | 1.48 | 1.41 | 1.67 | 1.51 | 1.49 | 1.96 | 1.52 | 1.78 | 1.66 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 13.54 | 12.62 | 11.40 | 7.60 | 42.81 | 10.78 | 14.37 | 13.83 | 8.30 | 7.44 | 10.94 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 6.85 | 6.96 | 4.94 | 4.98 | 5.01 | 5.33 | 6.33 | 5.33 | 4.12 | 4.12 |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.87 | 16.15 | 17.13 | 14.75 | 13.97 | 13.36 | 13.74 | 15.86 | 16.52 | 12.20 | 14.01 |
| EV / EBIT | 30.16 | 21.81 | 26.44 | 20.09 | 32.29 | 46.62 | 23.63 | 24.37 | 33.54 | 20.90 | 17.75 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 29.1% | 29.1% | 27.2% | 23.7% | 26.8% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 30.0% | 22.1% | 24.3% | 20.7% |
| Operating Margin | 23.7% | 23.7% | 21.8% | 19.4% | 22.7% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 25.4% | 17.4% | 20.5% | 16.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.4% | 13.4% | 22.1% | 19.5% | 13.8% | 10.1% | 34.6% | 20.3% | 10.4% | 2.3% | 13.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 4.6% | 4.6% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 16.8% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| ROA | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| ROIC | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| ROCE | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.95 | 0.92 | 0.99 | 0.90 | 0.97 | 1.18 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.12 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 6.24 | 6.24 | 6.80 | 5.87 | 5.22 | 5.03 | 5.50 | 5.98 | 7.56 | 5.14 | 5.71 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.86 | 0.91 | 0.92 | 0.98 | 0.88 | 0.93 | 1.18 | 1.27 | 1.26 | 1.10 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 6.24 | 6.24 | 6.51 | 5.82 | 5.15 | 4.91 | 5.28 | 5.96 | 7.53 | 5.06 | 5.59 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 2.81 | 2.81 | 2.62 | 3.08 | 2.27 | 1.18 | 2.39 | 2.61 | 1.81 | 3.37 | 4.40 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | 1.59 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.60 | 0.44 | 0.66 | 0.36 | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.52 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 | 1.57 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.40 | 0.61 | 0.33 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.48 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.14 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.22 | 0.21 |
| Inventory Turnover | 17.32 | 17.32 | 16.87 | 25.01 | 28.27 | 24.21 | 26.22 | 27.32 | 30.42 | 27.60 | 31.32 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 87.3% | 87.3% | 52.4% | 48.2% | 66.9% | 101.0% | 29.8% | 45.2% | 83.5% | 293.8% | 50.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.9% | 3.1% | 5.0% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 10.1% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.1% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $653M | $638M | $633M | $633M | $626M | $585M | $564M | $540M | $505M | $502M |
Aggressive capital intensity
According to current market data, Sempra trades at a forward P/E of 18.43, which appears to command a premium over traditional pure-play utilities, likely reflecting investor expectations for long-term earnings accretion from its LNG export business and the high-growth transmission expansion projects within the Texas ERCOT market.
The valuation premium suggests that the market is pricing Sempra as a hybrid infrastructure developer rather than a standard regulated utility. Investors should monitor whether the current forward multiple remains sustainable if the commissioning of large-scale LNG projects faces regulatory or geopolitical delays.
Based on the reported figures, Sempra’s ROE has fluctuated significantly, reaching 2.7% in 2026Q1, which appears to indicate that headline profitability is heavily influenced by non-recurring accounting adjustments rather than the underlying, stable returns typically expected from its regulated California and Texas utility rate bases.
The gap between reported ROE and authorized levels warrants further investigation, as it may suggest that regulatory lag or the timing of rate case outcomes is creating temporary earnings pressure. Analysts should adjust for non-cash AFUDC accruals to better understand the true return on equity generated by the core utility assets.
As reported in financial statements, the company’s debt-to-capital ratio of 0.46 in 2026Q1 appears to be at odds with the aggressive capital expenditure cycle, suggesting that the firm may be relying heavily on external financing to maintain its current infrastructure development pace while managing its regulatory capital structure.
The reported leverage metrics may obscure the true extent of the company's financial obligations, particularly given the massive capital requirements for grid hardening and LNG export capacity. Investors should monitor the FFO-to-debt ratio, as any deterioration could signal a potential risk to the company's credit quality and future financing costs.
According to recent quarterly data, the dividend payout ratio has shown extreme volatility, ranging from 4.3% to 115.9% over the last ten quarters, which indicates that the company’s commitment to its dividend is being balanced against the significant cash demands of its ongoing, multi-billion dollar infrastructure investment program.
While the dividend appears supported by operating cash flow in the most recent period, the inconsistent payout ratio suggests that internal funding of CAPEX remains a priority over consistent dividend growth. Investors should monitor whether the company can maintain its current dividend policy without further increasing its reliance on external capital markets.
As indicated by the company's hybrid business model, the most commonly misapplied metric is the standard utility P/E ratio, which fails to account for the non-regulated, project-based earnings generated by the Sempra Infrastructure segment and the distortive impact of AFUDC on reported net income.
Comparing Sempra’s P/E directly to pure-play utilities obscures the reality that a significant portion of its growth is tied to global energy arbitrage and LNG export dynamics. Analysts should instead utilize an EV/EBITDA approach or a sum-of-the-parts valuation to properly distinguish between the stable, regulated utility earnings and the higher-risk, higher-reward infrastructure project cash flows.
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Sempra's current P/E ratio is 34.4x. The historical average is 18.7x. This places it at the 97th percentile of its historical range.
Sempra's current EV/EBITDA is 16.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.2x.
Sempra's return on equity (ROE) is 4.6%. The historical average is 12.6%.
Based on historical data, Sempra is trading at a P/E of 34.4x. This is at the 97th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Sempra's current dividend yield is 2.60% with a payout ratio of 87.3%.
Sempra has 29.1% gross margin and 23.7% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Sempra's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 6.2x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.