Duke Energy Balance Sheet Health

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Duke Energy has a total shareholder equity of $50.2B and total debt of $84.1B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 167.3%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $183.6B and $133.3B respectively. Duke Energy's EBIT is $7.8B making its interest coverage ratio 2.4. It has cash and short-term investments of $376.0M.

Key information

167.3%

Debt to equity ratio

US$84.07b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio2.4x
CashUS$376.00m
EquityUS$50.25b
Total liabilitiesUS$133.32b
Total assetsUS$183.57b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Dec 16
Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Returns On Capital At Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Have Hit The Brakes

Nov 18
Returns On Capital At Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Have Hit The Brakes

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Presents An Opportunity

Oct 21
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Presents An Opportunity

Duke Energy: A Lot Of Power But No Juice

Oct 11

Earnings Not Telling The Story For Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK)

Oct 07
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK)

Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Aug 21
Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Think Twice: The Real Cost Of Duke's 3.7% Dividend Yield

Aug 16

Duke Energy: A Strong Q2, But Shares Near Fair Value

Aug 08

Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.05

Aug 02
Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.05

Duke Energy's (NYSE:DUK) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Jul 19
Duke Energy's (NYSE:DUK) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Do Duke Energy's (NYSE:DUK) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Jul 17
Do Duke Energy's (NYSE:DUK) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Return Trends At Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Aren't Appealing

Jul 04
Return Trends At Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Aren't Appealing

What Duke Energy Corporation's (NYSE:DUK) P/E Is Not Telling You

Jun 19
What Duke Energy Corporation's (NYSE:DUK) P/E Is Not Telling You

Duke Energy: AI Upside In A Solid Utility

May 31

Duke Energy: This Blue-Chip Utility Is Worth Another Look

May 08

Here's Why Shareholders May Want To Be Cautious With Increasing Duke Energy Corporation's (NYSE:DUK) CEO Pay Packet

May 03
Here's Why Shareholders May Want To Be Cautious With Increasing Duke Energy Corporation's (NYSE:DUK) CEO Pay Packet

Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

Apr 29
Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

Duke Energy: Well-Positioned For Both Near And Long Term

Mar 28

Slowing Rates Of Return At Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Mar 18
Slowing Rates Of Return At Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Duke Energy: Strong Long-Term Potential Despite Macro Headwinds

Feb 11

Duke Energy: Watch This 4%-Yielding Dividend Stock

Jan 17

Investor Optimism Abounds Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) But Growth Is Lacking

Jan 17
Investor Optimism Abounds Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) But Growth Is Lacking

Increasing Debt Will Pressure Duke Energy's Valuation

Dec 12

Holding Duke Energy For Dividend Cash Flow, As Revenue Improves Modestly

Nov 23

Duke Energy: A Juicy Yield And A Realistic Path To >10% Annual Returns

Nov 03

Duke Energy: Solid Utility With A Good Growth Profile

Oct 21

Duke Energy: Slow But Stable Growth

Sep 20

ESG Wars: Dominion Takes A Punt On Offshore Wind As Enbridge Piles Up Debt On Risky Gas Bet

Sep 11

Duke Energy: Earnings Are Solid As Revenues Top Expectations

Aug 09

Duke Energy Is Still Worth Buying

Jul 11

Duke Energy Is A Solid Long-Term Investment

Jun 25

Dominion Energy: One Of The Best Deals In Utilities

Jun 07

NextEra Or Duke: Which One Of These Utilities Belongs In Your Portfolio?

Feb 26

Duke Energy Non-GAAP EPS of $1.11 beats by $0.04

Feb 09

Duke Energy: A Smart Buy When Yield Hits 4%

Jan 18

Duke Energy Offers A Bulwark Against Wealth Destruction

Dec 16

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: DUK's short term assets ($12.1B) do not cover its short term liabilities ($17.4B).

Long Term Liabilities: DUK's short term assets ($12.1B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($115.9B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: DUK's net debt to equity ratio (166.6%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: DUK's debt to equity ratio has increased from 125.3% to 167.3% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: DUK's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (13.7%).

Interest Coverage: DUK's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (2.4x coverage).


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Company Analysis2024/12/17 04:56
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/17 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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AnalystInstitution
Gary HovisArgus Research Company
Nathan JudgeAtlantic Equities LLP
Daniel FordBarclays