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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

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE)$179.69B1.81xN/AN/AN/A
The Southern Company (SO)vs ›$105.78B2.20x2.39x2.46x2.42x
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)vs ›$97.37B2.36x2.35x2.38x2.35x
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)vs ›$70.30B2.61x2.58x2.47x2.53x
Dominion Energy, Inc. (D)vs ›$60.18B2.18x1.95x1.85x1.74x
Sempra (SRE)vs ›$59.53B2.12x2.15x2.51x2.53x
Entergy Corporation (ETR)vs ›$51.46B2.28x2.29x2.31x2.29x
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)vs ›$49.24B2.14x2.08x2.31x2.43x
Exelon Corporation (EXC)vs ›$47.34B2.42x2.34x2.33x2.19x
Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PEG)vs ›$40.30B3.10x2.95x3.43x3.63x

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.

Juno Beach, FL
16,800 employees
Utilities / Regulated Electric
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Regulated Electric
CEO
John W. Ketchum