Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy CROIC

The Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) of Xcel Energy (XEL) as of Oct 27, 2026 is -11.85 %. In the previous year, Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) was -5.59 % — a change of 111.90% (lower).

CROIC

-11.85 %

YoY

111.90%

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Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) of Xcel Energy is 2025 -11.85 % . Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) of Xcel Energy was 2024 -5.59 % . It decreases by 111.90% lower compared to the previous year.

The Xcel Energy CROIC history

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CROIC
Date
CROIC
Jan 1, 2018
-2.83 USD
Jan 1, 2019
-3.00 USD
Jan 1, 2020
-7.14 USD
Jan 1, 2021
-5.26 USD
Jan 1, 2022
-1.70 USD
Jan 1, 2023
-1.20 USD
Jan 1, 2024
-5.59 USD
Jan 1, 2025
-11.85 USD
The Xcel Energy CROIC history
YEARCROICYoY
-11.85 %+111.90%
-5.59 %+366.11%
-1.20 %-29.45%
-1.70 %-67.67%
-5.26 %-26.34%
-7.14 %+137.70%
-3.00 %+6.02%
-2.83 %+300.01%
-0.71 %-9.86%
-0.79 %-70.71%
-2.68 %+11.85%
-2.40 %—

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Xcel Energy Stock analysis

What does Xcel Energy do? Xcel Energy Inc is an energy utility company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1909 as Northern States Power Company and changed its name to Xcel Energy in 2000. The business model of Xcel Energy focuses on providing energy to customers in eight western and midwestern US states: Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company offers electricity and natural gas supply to both residential and commercial customers, aiming to provide affordable and reliable energy. Xcel Energy operates three divisions: generation, transmission, and distribution. The company has over 24,000 megawatts of electric capacity and serves more than 3.7 million customers in its service territories. It also maintains over 20,000 miles of power lines and 19,000 miles of natural gas pipelines. In the generation sector, Xcel Energy operates various types of power plants including coal, natural gas, nuclear, wind, and solar power plants. Wind energy is an important growth sector, with over 20 percent of Xcel Energy's electricity generated from wind power in 2018. Furthermore, the company aims to achieve carbon-free electricity generation by 2050. In the transmission division, Xcel Energy operates a network of power transmission lines and substations that transport electricity from the power plants to the distribution lines. The distribution division is responsible for delivering electricity from the grid to the customers in the company's service territories. Xcel Energy also offers various products and services aimed at making customers more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. These include programs promoting the use of LEDs, the replacement of inefficient appliances, the introduction of smart grid technology, and the installation of solar panels. Overall, Xcel Energy is a significant energy supplier in the US, focusing on renewable energy and energy efficiency. The company aims to provide affordable and reliable energy to its customers while simultaneously reducing carbon dioxide emissions and minimizing environmental impact. Xcel Energy is one of the most popular companies on Eulerpool.

Frequently Asked Questions about Xcel Energy stock

Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) of Xcel Energy is -11.85 % in 2025.

Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) of Xcel Energy changed from -5.59 % to -11.85 %, representing a 111.90% change. The value is lower than the previous year.

On Eulerpool you can find the complete historical development of Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) Xcel Energy since 2006 – with annual values, charts, and detailed analysis.

CROIC measures the cash return generated on invested capital. Unlike ROIC, it uses free cash flow instead of accounting earnings, providing a purer profitability measure.

A 'good' varies by industry and company stage. On Eulerpool, you can compare Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC)'s Xcel Energy with sector peers and the industry average to assess whether it is attractive.

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