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Sempra (SRE) High Spending Meets Premium Valuation

Apr 30, 2026•Equity Analysis

Is the reinvestment bill being priced like it’s already paid off?

What kind of energy business is this?

Sempra is a utilities company that develops and operates energy infrastructure and related services. Its business centers on delivering essential energy through regulated and infrastructure-style operations. The company operates at large scale in the US market. It is widely held, with a sizable public float and a large market capitalization.

Are heavy reinvestments straining cash flow?

Fundamentals

For 2025, reported in USD, revenue was about USD 13.7 billion, alongside EBIT of roughly USD 2.1 billion and net income of USD 2.1 billion. Revenue grew 3.9% year over year, with a 25.95% trailing operating margin and a 15.47% trailing net profit margin.

Reinvestment was heavy: capital expenditure reached about USD 10.6 billion, while depreciation and amortization was around USD 2.6 billion. Based on EBIT after tax plus depreciation and amortization minus capital spending, excluding working-capital changes, cash generation was approximately -USD 6.4 billion. Cash stood at USD 29 million and total debt at USD 6.0 billion.

Is the market overpaying for stability?

DCF / Multiples

At USD 92.64, the stock price sits above the DCF fair value range implied by the weaker-to-stronger scenarios. The headline multiples reinforce that setup, with a 33.10 trailing P/E and 18.79 EV/EBITDA reflecting a demanding valuation alongside a business currently showing very large reinvestment outlays.

Earnings hide a funding strain

Takeaway

The price looks like it assumes reinvestment quickly turns into cash. That can work if margins hold and capital spending stays productive. If cash remains pressured, the valuation has little slack. This is a classic case of calm-looking earnings masking a big funding burden.

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