Abstract The security operation of the mesh transformer is of great significance to ensure the safe operation of the network system. In this paper, the cloud model of the running state of the mesh transformer is studied. Firstly, the theoretical basis of the cloud model is introduced. Secondly, the running state evaluation model of the distribution transformer is established and the operation state of the transformer is classified, and the index weight and membership function are solved. Finally, an example is given to verify the accuracy of the model. The study of cloud model of running state evaluation of network transformer is of great significance to ensure the safe and stable operation of the system.