MGE Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility Operations; Regulated Gas Utility Operations; Nonregulated Energy Operations; Transmission Investments; and All Other segments. The company generates, purchases, and distributes electricity; purchases and distributes natural gas; owns and leases electric generating capacity; and plans, constructs, operates, maintains, and expands transmission facilities to provide transmission power services. It also generates electricity from coal-fired, gas-fired, and renewable energy sources and provides solar and wind generation, and battery storage services. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned and operated 811 miles of overhead electric distribution lines; 1,386 miles of underground electric distribution cables; 47 substations with an installed capacity of 1.2 million kVA; and gas facilities, including 3,117 miles of distribution mains, as well as supplied electric service to approximately 170,000 customers. MGE Energy, Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
5-year financial trends. Figures in USD millions.
Latest fiscal year: 2025
Year-by-year revenue, profitability, and cash flow (USD millions, last 10 years)
| Year | Revenue | EBITDA | Net Profit | FCF | ROE | Rev Growth 1Y | NP Growth 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $744M | $305M | $136M | $-80M | 10.4% | 9.9% | 12.7% |
| 2024 | $677M | $273M | $121M | $41M | 9.8% | -2.0% | 2.4% |
| 2023 | $690M | $276M | $118M | $15M | 10.3% | -3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2022 | $715M | $249M | $111M | $-21M | 10.3% | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow as reported
Consolidated Figures in USD Millions.
| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | - | 714.52 | 690.43 | 676.94 | 743.65 |
| Operating Revenue | - | 714.52 | 690.43 | 676.94 | 743.65 |
| Cost Of Revenue | - | 470.60 | 421.39 | 398.12 | 434.76 |
| Gross Profit | - | 243.92 | 269.04 | 278.83 | 308.90 |
| Operating Expense | - | 106.18 | 122.66 | 132.57 | 138.24 |
| Total Expenses | - | 576.78 | 544.05 | 530.68 | 573 |
| Operating Income | - | 137.74 | 146.38 | 146.26 | 170.65 |
| Total Operating Income As Reported | - | 137.74 | 146.38 | 146.26 | 170.65 |
| EBITDA | - | 249.37 | 276.28 | 272.68 | 304.78 |
| Normalized EBITDA | - | 249.37 | 276.28 | 272.68 | 304.78 |
| EBIT | - | 163.82 | 175.93 | 164.10 | 190.45 |
| Interest Expense | - | 26.65 | 30.43 | 32.93 | 33.80 |
| Net Interest Income | - | -26.65 | -30.43 | -32.93 | -33.80 |
| Other Non Operating Income Expenses | - | 26.08 | 29.55 | 17.83 | 19.80 |
| Other Income Expense | - | 26.08 | 29.55 | 17.83 | 19.80 |
| Interest Expense Non Operating | - | 26.65 | 30.43 | 32.93 | 33.80 |
| Net Non Operating Interest Income Expense | - | -26.65 | -30.43 | -32.93 | -33.80 |
| Pretax Income | - | 137.18 | 145.50 | 131.16 | 156.65 |
| Tax Provision | - | 26.22 | 27.80 | 10.60 | 20.76 |
| Tax Rate For Calcs | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tax Effect Of Unusual Items | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Income Continuous Operations | - | 110.95 | 117.70 | 120.57 | 135.89 |
| Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation | - | 110.95 | 117.70 | 120.57 | 135.89 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest | - | 110.95 | 117.70 | 120.57 | 135.89 |
| Net Income | - | 110.95 | 117.70 | 120.57 | 135.89 |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | - | 110.95 | 117.70 | 120.57 | 135.89 |
| Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests | - | 110.95 | 117.70 | 120.57 | 135.89 |
| Normalized Income | - | 110.95 | 117.70 | 120.57 | 135.89 |
| Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders | - | 110.95 | 117.70 | 120.57 | 135.89 |
| Basic Average Shares | - | 36.16 | 36.16 | 36.21 | 36.53 |
| Diluted Average Shares | - | 36.17 | 36.19 | 36.24 | 36.57 |
| Reconciled Depreciation | - | 85.55 | 100.35 | 108.58 | 114.32 |
| Reconciled Cost Of Revenue | - | 470.60 | 421.39 | 398.12 | 434.76 |
| Depreciation Amortization Depletion Income Statement | - | 85.55 | 100.35 | 108.58 | 114.32 |
| Depreciation And Amortization In Income Statement | - | 85.55 | 100.35 | 108.58 | 114.32 |
| Other Taxes | - | 20.63 | 22.30 | 23.99 | 23.92 |
Utilities sector peers, ranked by market cap
| Company | Ticker | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE | EV/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGE Energy, Inc.this co. | MGEE | $2.8B | 20.52 | 2.14 | 10.4% | 12.11 |
| MDU Resources Group, Inc. | MDU | $4.4B | 23.22 | 1.59 | 6.9% | 13.45 |
| Avista Corporation | AVA | $3.4B | 17.82 | 1.27 | 7.1% | 10.25 |
| American States Water Company | AWR | $3.0B | 23.22 | 2.89 | 12.4% | 14.84 |
| Chesapeake Utilities Corporation | CPK | $2.9B | 20.75 |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| 1.82 |
| 8.8% |
| 12.16 |
| California Water Service Group | CWT | $2.7B | 21.12 | 1.60 | 7.6% | 11.83 |
| H2O America | HTO | $2.4B | 23.07 | 1.54 | 6.7% | 14.03 |
| Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. | HE | $2.3B | 18.37 | 1.44 | 7.9% | 8.28 |
| Northwest Natural Holding Company | NWN | $2.1B | 18.16 | 1.39 | 7.7% | 10.07 |
| Peer Median | - | 20.94 | 1.56 | 7.6% | 12.00 | |