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DTE Energy Company 5.25 % Debentures 2017-01.12.77 Global

DTW
43
Regulated Electric · Utilities
Price
$19.48
+0.05 (+0.26%)
Market Cap
$28.37B
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Winston Score
43
Winston is serious
Mixed quality — meaningful strengths and weaknesses.
Data as of Sep 7, 2026 · filings through Jun 30, 2026

§How the score breaks down

Quality
Mixed
Growth
Mixed
Cash Flow
Good
Stability
Weak
Valuation
Strong
Dividends
Good
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Share count rising — dilution

+6.7% over 4y

The company has issued more shares over this period, which dilutes each existing shareholder’s stake.

Diluted shares outstanding: 194.0M (2021) → 207.0M (2025)

§Winston Score History

The full picture

DTE Energy Co. operates as a diverse energy enterprise, dedicated to the development and oversight of various energy-related businesses and services. Its operations are structured across five primary divisions: Electric, Gas, DTE Vantage, Energy Trading, and Corporate and Other. The Electric segment is responsible for the generation, acquisition, distribution, and sale of electrical power to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers throughout southeastern Michigan. Meanwhile, the Gas segment manages the procurement, storage, transport, and delivery of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial clients across Michigan, in addition to selling storage and transportation capacity. DTE Vantage focuses on initiatives that supply energy solutions and utility-type offerings to industrial, commercial, and institutional customers. This division also produces lower-emission fuels and markets electricity and pipeline-grade gas sourced from renewable energy ventures. The Energy Trading segment encompasses the company's marketing and trading activities within the energy sector. Finally, the Corporate and Other segment includes various holding company functions, manages specific non-utility debts and investments, and allocates resources to foster regional development and economic growth. Established in January 1995, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.

Growth Profile

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Revenue Growth

-2.4% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Revenue declining

EPS Growth

+23.6% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Steady EPS growth

R&D Spend

$0/ year

0.0% of revenue

Below sector average (1%)

Research and development spending

Cash Runway

~20 months

$4.8B cash & investments

Quarterly Free Cash Flow

↓ Burn rate worsening

Adequate runway but may need to raise capital within 2 years

Revenue declining

DTE Energy Company 5.25 % Debentures 2017-01.12.77 Global's revenue is actually shrinking. In a growth stock, that removes the core investment thesis. The low Winston Score here may be warranted — unless there's a turnaround story.

The Winston Score above measures business quality today. Growth stocks often score lower because they invest in the future rather than maximising current profits. These metrics show what matters most for evaluating that future.

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Quality

Profit per sale
Gross Margin
16.1%
Thin — 16.1% gross margin
Profit after running costs
Operating Margin
11.9%
Modest — 11.9% operating margin
Return on the money invested
ROCE
5.0%
Weak — 5.0% return on capital

ROIC between 5% and 15%. They earn 5 to 15 cents back per year on every dollar invested.

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Growth

Sales growth
Sales YoY
+14.4%
Fast-growing sales (+14.4% YoY)
Profit growth
EPS YoY
-8.2%
Earnings shrinking (-8.2% YoY)

Slight earnings drop. Typical near a cyclical low.

How steady the profit is
EPS Consistency
4/8 quarters
Earnings inconsistent quarter-to-quarter

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Cash Flow

Profit that turns into cash
Cash Conversion
256%
Turns 256% of profit into real cash
Spare cash per sale
FCF Margin
-11.9%
Burning cash (-11.9%)

Free cash flow is negative. They are burning cash, not generating it.

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Stability

What it owes vs what it owns
Debt / Equity
2.29
Heavy debt load (2.29)
Covers its interest
Interest Cover
1.75x
Dangerous — barely covers interest (1.8x)

Interest coverage between 1 and 3. Profits cover interest, but with little room to spare.

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Valuation

Price vs profit
P/E Ratio (TTM)
21.4x
Growth-priced — P/E 21.4

P/E above the market average. People are paying up for expected growth.

Cheaper or dearer next year
P/E vs Forward
+6.2
GROWING
Earnings expected to grow meaningfully — cheaper on forward P/E (21.4 → 15.1)

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Dividends

Dividend
Dividend Yield
6.74%
Healthy income — 6.74% yield

Yield above 6% — often a flag the market is pricing in a cut.

Dividend record
Dividend Growth
-0.0%
Dividend cut (-0.0% YoY) — warning sign

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