NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) Interest Coverage Ratio: 1.81x
The interest coverage ratio for NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) is 1.81x as of Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
NEE Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
1.81x
NEE Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) | $179.69B | 1.81x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The Southern Company (SO)vs › | $105.78B | 2.20x | 2.39x | 2.46x | 2.42x |
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)vs › | $97.37B | 2.36x | 2.35x | 2.38x | 2.35x |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)vs › | $70.30B | 2.61x | 2.58x | 2.47x | 2.53x |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D)vs › | $60.18B | 2.18x | 1.95x | 1.85x | 1.74x |
| Sempra (SRE)vs › | $59.53B | 2.12x | 2.15x | 2.51x | 2.53x |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR)vs › | $51.46B | 2.28x | 2.29x | 2.31x | 2.29x |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)vs › | $49.24B | 2.14x | 2.08x | 2.31x | 2.43x |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC)vs › | $47.34B | 2.42x | 2.34x | 2.33x | 2.19x |
| Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PEG)vs › | $40.30B | 3.10x | 2.95x | 3.43x | 3.63x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
1.8x
Debt/Equity
1.75
Current Ratio
0.60
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Reference ranges:
- < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
- 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
- 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
- > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense
Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.
NextEra Energy, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition
Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
NextEra Energy, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE)?
- The interest coverage ratio for NEE stock is 1.81x.
About NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy, Inc., operating through its diverse subsidiaries, is a prominent electric power provider in North America. The company's operations encompass the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity to both individual consumers and large-scale wholesale clients. Its energy portfolio is broad, featuring power generation from wind, solar, nuclear, coal, and natural gas facilities. Beyond direct power supply, NextEra Energy is actively involved in developing, constructing, and managing long-term contracted clean energy infrastructure, including renewable energy generation sites, battery storage solutions, and electric transmission networks. The firm also participates in the sale of energy commodities and oversees the development, construction, and operation of generation assets within competitive wholesale energy markets. As of December 31, 2021, NextEra Energy boasted a net generating capacity of approximately 28,564 megawatts. Its extensive infrastructure included about 77,000 circuit miles of transmission and distribution lines and 696 substations. Within Florida, the company delivers electricity to roughly 11 million individuals, serving approximately 5.7 million customer accounts across the state's eastern and lower western coastal regions. Founded in 1925, the company adopted its current name, NextEra Energy, Inc., in 2010, having previously operated as FPL Group, Inc. Its corporate headquarters are located in Juno Beach, Florida.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- CEO
- John W. Ketchum