Debt-to-Equity Ratio

The debt-to-equity ratio of 1.66x means Duke Energy (DUK) uses $1.66 of debt for every $1 of shareholder equity, indicating moderate leverage.

This is more than double the sector median of 0.73x, placing DUK in the 81st percentile among peers—meaning only 19% of comparable companies carry more debt relative to equity. Trend data is not available, with both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes listed as N/A, so no directional insight exists. The combination of a high debt level relative to peers and no observable trend makes the investment risk unclear; the elevated leverage could strain cash flows if interest costs rise, but without trend direction there is no signal of improving or worsening conditions. This metric does not directly contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the high debt is tempered by the absence of negative momentum, leaving the stock in a balanced risk-reward position.

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