Iberdrola (IBE.MC): analysis and signal as of September 6, 2026
In short
The signal is moderate, with a score of -4,5 and a vote of 3/3. It reflects support linked to regulated tariffs, electrification and share repurchases, but net debt, the rise in long-term rates and risk complacency limit the valuation.
- Current signal
- moderate (vote 3/3) divergence
- Deterministic score
- -4.5 → signal expected by the scale : no signal (September 10, 2026)
- Layers
- fundamentals : positive, price : positive, risks : positive
Triggered rules
| Rule | Weight |
|---|---|
| penalizes a high bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score in distress zone, < 1,8) | -3.0 |
| penalizes an asset whose net debt/EBITDA exceeds the threshold, and the use of leverage (margin/lombard) | -2.5 |
| penalizes a PEG above 2, the anticipated growth is overpaid (overvalued fast grower) | -1.5 |
| favors robust fundamental health (high Piotroski F-Score) | +1.5 |
| moderately favors an asset with robust operating profitability (RMW factor), cross-check with accounting quality (possible manipulation) | +0.5 |
| moderately favors a positive 12-1 month momentum (tailwind), BUT guardrail: costly rotation, long-term reversal, momentum crashes, a conviction signal, not a rotation trigger | +0.5 |
Thesis
Iberdrola benefits from an expanding macroeconomic framework, favourable to energy and electrification, as well as from a regulated tariff structure that supports revenues. The leverage ratio of 2,99x EBITDA, the net debt of 38,9 Md EUR and the 10-2 EA yield curve slope at +0,48 pt constitute the main pressure factors on the valuation.
Bull case
The CNMC regulated tariff of 6,58 %, i.e. +100 pb for 2026-2031, and the capex of 6,6 Md EUR, up by 19 %, support Iberdrola's revenues and structural advantage. The expanding macroeconomic framework favours the energy and electrification sector. The repurchases of 144,8 M EUR and insider purchases also signal confidence.
Bear case
The leverage ratio of 2,99x EBITDA and the net debt of 38,9 Md EUR reduce financial flexibility. The 10-2 EA yield curve slope at +0,48 pt exerts pressure on the valuation of regulated utilities. The Cboe complacency regime, with a VIX9D/VIX3M slope of -32 %, reduces the margin of safety, while the deterministic signal reaches -3,00.
Scenarios
The bullish scenario represents 40 % and targets 22,00 EUR, i.e. A progression of 10,6 %. The central scenario represents 40 % and leads to 19,89 EUR, with no variation. The bearish scenario represents 20 % and entails a maximum loss of 20 %, at 15,91 EUR.
Risks
The main risks concern the level of indebtedness, the sensitivity to long-term rates and the deterioration of risk perception. The market complacency regime can reduce the margin of safety, while the rise in net debt and the positive 10-2 EA yield curve slope can compress the valuation. The negative deterministic signal adds an additional constraint.
Upcoming catalysts
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Publication of 9M 2026 revenue and presentation of the offshore capex plan | |
| 2026 investor day in Madrid |
Signal history (last 12 months)
| Date | Signal | New fact |
|---|---|---|
| moderate (3/3) | unchanged Personal analysis, not advice. | |
| moderate (single draw, outside the three-draw protocol) | unchanged | |
| moderate (single draw, outside the three-draw protocol) | unchanged |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current signal associated with Iberdrola?
The signal is moderate, with a score of -4,5 and a vote of 3/3. This configuration reflects favourable structural factors, linked to regulation, electrification and share repurchases, but it is limited by indebtedness, the rise in long-term rates and the complacent risk perception.
What elements support the bullish thesis?
The CNMC regulated tariff of 6,58 %, i.e. +100 pb, as well as the capex of 6,6 Md EUR, up by 19 %, support revenues and the structural advantage. The expanding macroeconomic framework is favourable to energy and electrification. Repurchases and insider purchases also signal confidence.
What elements limit the valuation?
The leverage ratio of 2,99x EBITDA and the net debt of 38,9 Md EUR weigh on the valuation. The 10-2 EA yield curve slope at +0,48 pt also exerts pressure. The VIX9D/VIX3M slope of -32 %, characteristic of a complacency regime, further reduces the margin of safety.
What scenarios are associated with this analysis?
The bullish scenario represents 40 % and leads to 22,00 EUR, i.e. +10,6 %. The central scenario represents 40 % and leads to 19,89 EUR, with no variation. The bearish scenario represents 20 % and entails a maximum loss of 20 %, at 15,91 EUR.
Sources
No official filing is attached to this stock in the database to date. The figures quoted above come from an automated arbitration: they have not been re-checked one by one.
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- Tool and analysis: QDNA, Aurélien Ambert.
- Analysis (arbitration) completed on September 6, 2026; this page was completed on September 7, 2026 at 01:10 (UTC).
- Interests: no position in the stock analysed (IBE.MC) is recorded in the data consulted on (UTC). This does not confirm the absence of holdings or other interests. The situation at the analysis publication date has not been reconstructed.
- This declaration covers only recorded positions in this stock; it is not an exhaustive verification of other interests or remuneration.
- Methodology: analysis chain, score formula and scale described on the public methodology page.
- Analysis horizon: 2035.
See also
- Neighbouring stock in the same sector: Constellation Energy Corp (AJOUT propose hors univers initial) (CEG)
- All analysed stocks
- Public methodology