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DTW

DTE Energy Co Pref Series E

NYSE: DTW · ·

$21.79
-0.33% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$3.89B
P/E ratio
3.45
P/S ratio
EPS (TTM)
$—
Dividend yield
16.20%
52W range
$20 – $22
Volume
0.0M

DTE Energy Co Pref Series E (DTW) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for DTW.

WallStSmart Verdict
Overvalued

Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.

Smart Value Score: 22 / 100
P/E (TTM)
3.5x
vs 5Y median of 3.5x
PEG
Margin of Safety
DCF limited for this profile
EV / EBITDA
0.0x

DTW historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in DTW's own 5Y range.

NOW
3.4x
5Y Low
3.5x
25th
3.5x
Median
3.6x
75th
3.6x
5Y High
DTW is trading cheaper than 90% of the last 5Y.
10th percentile · Historically cheap

DTW intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

DCF has limited applicability for DTW

Standard discounted cash flow models produce unreliable output for unprofitable or near-breakeven companies. Revenue-based multiples such as P/S and EV/Sales, combined with the historical valuation position above, give a more reliable read for this stock.

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

DTW valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

P/E near 5Y low
Current P/E sits in the 10th percentile of its 5Y range. Historically cheap relative to its own history.
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DCF limited applicability
Company profile produces unstable DCF output. Lean on P/S, EV/Sales, and historical valuation position instead of intrinsic value for this stock.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 3.45x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 0.00x

No historical P/S data available

Is DTW overvalued in 2026?

DTE Energy Co Pref Series E (DTW) currently trades at $21.79 per share with a market capitalization of $3,891,056,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 22/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 3.5x, below its 5-year median of 3.5x.

Looking at its own history, DTW is currently trading cheaper than 90% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 10th percentile of its historical range, a level that has historically coincided with attractive entry points.

A standard DCF model does not produce reliable output for DTW under current conditions. For unprofitable or near-breakeven companies, revenue-based multiples such as EV/Sales and historical P/S percentile are more informative than intrinsic value calculations.

The Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.

Bottom line: DTW appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 22/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.

Frequently asked questions

Is DTW overvalued?

DTW scores 22/100 on our Smart Value Score (Grade F), a weak overall profile. A standard DCF is unreliable here given the profitability profile, so valuation leans on revenue-based measures like EV/Sales and the P/S percentile below.

What is DTW's fair value?

A standard DCF is unreliable for DTW given its current profitability profile. Revenue-based approaches like EV/Sales or the historical P/S percentile are more informative for this stock.

What P/E ratio does DTW trade at?

DTW trades at a P/E of 3.5x on trailing twelve-month earnings, against a 5-year median of 3.5x. P/E is what you pay per dollar of profit, and sitting below its own median means the stock is cheaper than usual relative to its earnings.

Is DTW a buy based on valuation?

Our Smart Value rating for DTW is Strong Sell, from a Smart Value Score of 22/100 that blends growth, quality, and valuation. The profile skews cautious, and a better price or clearer operating improvement would strengthen the case. This is research to inform your decision, not personalized financial advice.

How does DTW's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, DTW sits in the 10th percentile of its own 5Y range, historically cheap relative to where it has traded. A low percentile means today's multiple is near the bottom of its historical band.

What is DTW's Smart Value Score?

DTW's Smart Value Score is 22/100. It is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation into a single 0-100 read, and scores above 75 are rare, signaling strong multi-factor alignment.