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Debt to Assets Ratio: 39.05%

Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?

The debt to assets ratio of 39.05% is in line with its 5-year average of 38.69%, near the high end of its 5-year range (37.03%–39.68%).

As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 0.28% above its 12-month average of 38.94%.

Debt to Assets

AVA Debt to Assets Ratio

39.05%

Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.

+4.96% 5Y
AVA Debt to Assets Ratio

AVA Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart

AVA Debt to Assets Ratio

AVA Current vs Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart

AVA Debt to Assets Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO

39.05%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM

38.94%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y

39.16%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y

38.69%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y

37.25%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y

36.39%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y

35.71%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+0.28%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-0.29%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+0.92%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+4.81%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+7.29%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+9.36%

AVA Competitors' Debt to Assets Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO ASSETS RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Avista Corporation (AVA)$3.38B39.05%38.94%39.16%38.69%
Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC)vs ›$3.58B0.17%N/AN/AN/A
NuScale Power Corporation (SMR)vs ›$3.00B0.00%N/AN/AN/A
Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vs ›$5.66B0.43%N/AN/AN/A
UGI Corporation (UGI)vs ›$7.55B0.49%N/AN/AN/A
Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A)vs ›$8.31B0.61%N/AN/AN/A
The AES Corporation (AES)vs ›$10.45B0.59%N/AN/AN/A
Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP)vs ›$10.68B0.36%N/AN/AN/A
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)vs ›$12.89B0.56%N/AN/AN/A
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vs ›$18.92B0.63%N/AN/AN/A

Leverage Ratios Comparison

Debt/Assets

39.0%

Debt/Equity

1.25

Current Ratio

0.83

Interest Coverage

2.4x

Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100

Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:

  • Debt/Assets: Shows % of assets funded by creditors (bounded 0-100%)
  • Debt/Equity: Shows debt relative to shareholder investment (can exceed 100%)
  • Both measure leverage but from different perspectives

Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.

Debt to Assets Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Assets Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to assets ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
The debt to assets ratio for AVA stock is 39.05%.
Is Avista Corporation's debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 39.05% is in line with its 5-year average of 38.69%, near the high end of its 5-year range (37.03%–39.68%).
What is the TTM average debt to assets ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
The TTM average debt to assets ratio for AVA stock is 38.94%.
What is the 3Y average debt to assets ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
The 3Y average debt to assets ratio for AVA stock is 39.16%.
What is the 5Y average debt to assets ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
The 5Y average debt to assets ratio for AVA stock is 38.69%.
What is the 10Y average debt to assets ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
The 10Y average debt to assets ratio for AVA stock is 37.25%.
What is the 15Y average debt to assets ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
The 15Y average debt to assets ratio for AVA stock is 36.39%.
What is the 20Y average debt to assets ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
The 20Y average debt to assets ratio for AVA stock is 35.71%.

AVA Debt to Assets Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
2026-03-3139.05%
2025-12-3139.06%
2025-09-3039.07%
2025-06-3039.28%
2025-03-3138.24%
2024-12-3139.25%
2024-09-3039.25%
2024-06-3039.19%
2024-03-3138.95%
2023-12-3139.39%
2023-09-3038.96%
2023-06-3039.33%
2023-03-3139.68%
2022-12-3139.41%
2022-09-3038.62%
2022-06-3037.69%
2022-03-3138.48%
2021-12-3137.98%
2021-09-3037.36%
2021-06-3037.20%
2021-03-3137.03%
2020-12-3137.28%
2020-09-3037.93%
2020-06-3037.91%
2020-03-3136.37%
2019-12-3137.11%
2019-09-3036.66%
2019-06-3036.55%
2019-03-3135.74%
2018-12-3136.40%
2018-09-3035.09%
2018-06-3034.82%
2018-03-3134.06%
2017-12-3134.93%
2017-09-3035.35%
2017-06-3034.78%
2017-03-3134.42%
2016-12-3134.91%
2016-09-3034.84%
2016-06-3035.20%
2016-03-3134.60%
2015-12-3135.25%
2015-09-3035.16%
2015-06-3035.03%
2015-03-3134.45%
2014-12-3135.15%
2014-09-3034.84%
2014-06-3035.36%
2014-03-3134.55%
2013-12-3135.74%
2013-09-3034.34%
2013-06-3033.51%
2013-03-3132.69%
2012-12-3132.90%
2012-09-3035.56%
2012-06-3036.03%
2012-03-3136.04%
2011-12-3135.35%
2011-09-3032.50%
2011-06-3033.35%
2011-03-3134.72%
2010-12-3136.11%
2010-09-3033.39%
2010-06-3034.92%
2010-03-3134.57%
2009-12-3133.70%
2009-09-3032.97%
2009-06-3032.65%
2009-03-3132.91%
2008-12-3132.83%
2008-09-3032.13%
2008-06-3030.90%
2008-03-3132.34%
2007-12-3133.30%
2007-09-3034.06%
2007-06-3033.05%
2007-03-3127.61%
2006-12-3126.97%
2006-09-3029.50%
2006-06-3028.09%
2006-03-3127.07%
2005-12-3124.38%
2005-09-3020.99%
2005-06-3029.38%
2005-03-3128.88%
2004-12-3131.56%
2004-09-3032.83%
2004-06-3031.06%
2004-03-3131.43%
2003-12-3131.42%
2003-09-3029.78%
2003-06-3027.80%
2003-03-3126.85%
2002-12-3127.79%
2002-09-3030.75%
2002-06-3029.37%

About Avista Corporation

Avista Corporation operates as an energy utility, conducting business through its various subsidiaries. Its operations are divided into two primary segments: Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities division is responsible for electric distribution and transmission, as well as natural gas distribution services, across parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho. It also delivers natural gas services to areas of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Additionally, this segment generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana, and engages in the wholesale buying and selling of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment, conversely, supplies electrical services to approximately 17,400 customers located in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. The company generates its electricity from hydroelectric, thermal, and wind power sources. As of February 23, 2022, Avista was serving 406,000 electric customers and 372,000 natural gas customers. Beyond its core utility business, the company also makes investments in venture funds, real estate, and other diverse ventures. Avista Corporation was established in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.

Spokane, WA
1,920 employees
Utilities / Diversified Utilities
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Diversified Utilities
CEO
Heather Lynn Rosentrater