Electricité de France S.A. (EDF.PA) Stock Analysis & Winston Score
Électricité de France (EDF) is a French energy company that generates and sells electricity to homes, businesses, and governments. It is one of the largest electricity producers in the world and operates the biggest fleet of nuclear power plants in Europe, with 56 reactors across France. EDF also produces power from hydroelectric dams, wind farms, and solar panels. EDF makes most of its money by selling electricity directly to customers and through long-term contracts with industrial buyers and governments. It operates mainly in France but also has energy businesses in the United Kingdom, Italy, and other countries. The French government owns nearly 100% of EDF, which gives it stable backing but also means political decisions heavily influence its strategy. The company's biggest challenge right now is the high cost of repairing and upgrading its aging nuclear fleet, which has pushed operating margins deeply negative and created significant debt — making financial recovery the central story for the years ahead.
Winston Score: 15/100 — Weak
Weak fundamentals across most pillars.
- Quality: Weak (4/30)
- Growth: Mixed (7/20)
- Cash Flow: Weak (0/10)
- Stability: Weak (1/10)
- Valuation: Data not available (0/10)
- Ownership: Ownership data not available (not counted) (0/15)

