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Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.18

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Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 1.18 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.20, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.15–1.25).

As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 1.15% below its 12-month average of 1.20.

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Debt to Equity

AVA Debt to Equity Ratio

1.18

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

-0.99% 5Y
AVA Debt to Equity Ratio

AVA Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

AVA Debt to Equity Ratio

AVA Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

AVA Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

1.18

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

1.20

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

1.20

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

1.20

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

1.17

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

1.16

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

1.16

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-1.15%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-1.72%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-1.62%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+1.25%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+2.17%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+2.12%

AVA Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Avista Corporation (AVA)$3.38B1.181.201.201.20
Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC)vs ›$3.58B0.910.480.280.22
NuScale Power Corporation (SMR)vs ›$3.00B0.000.000.020.06
Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vs ›$5.66B1.231.241.351.42
UGI Corporation (UGI)vs ›$7.55B1.581.611.501.47
Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A)vs ›$8.31B5.304.534.124.17
The AES Corporation (AES)vs ›$10.45B4.406.188.207.84
Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP)vs ›$10.68B7.785.734.193.75
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)vs ›$12.89B2.532.081.831.66
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vs ›$18.92B6.244.213.194.01

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

1.18

Current Ratio

0.83

Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
The debt to equity ratio for AVA stock is 1.18.
Is Avista Corporation's debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 1.18 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.20, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.15–1.25).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for AVA stock is 1.20.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for AVA stock is 1.20.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for AVA stock is 1.20.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for AVA stock is 1.17.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for AVA stock is 1.16.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for AVA stock is 1.16.

AVA Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2026-03-311.18
2025-12-311.25
2025-09-301.21
2025-06-301.20
2025-03-311.15
2024-12-311.20
2024-09-301.21
2024-06-301.19
2024-03-311.18
2023-12-311.22
2023-09-301.21
2023-06-301.21
2023-03-311.23
2022-12-311.25
2022-09-301.22
2022-06-301.17
2022-03-311.21
2021-12-311.21
2021-09-301.20
2021-06-301.19
2021-03-311.15
2020-12-311.18
2020-09-301.20
2020-06-301.21
2020-03-311.15
2019-12-311.16
2019-09-301.15
2019-06-301.14
2019-03-311.13
2018-12-311.19
2018-09-301.11
2018-06-301.09
2018-03-311.06
2017-12-311.11
2017-09-301.15
2017-06-301.11
2017-03-311.09
2016-12-311.12
2016-09-301.12
2016-06-301.10
2016-03-311.08
2015-12-311.13
2015-09-301.10
2015-06-301.08
2015-03-311.07
2014-12-311.12
2014-09-301.01
2014-06-301.05
2014-03-311.12
2013-12-311.20
2013-09-301.17
2013-06-301.13
2013-03-311.10
2012-12-311.13
2012-09-301.18
2012-06-301.25
2012-03-311.27
2011-12-311.26
2011-09-301.10
2011-06-301.10
2011-03-311.14
2010-12-311.26
2010-09-301.13
2010-06-301.18
2010-03-311.19
2009-12-311.16
2009-09-301.13
2009-06-301.11
2009-03-311.14
2008-12-311.20
2008-09-301.11
2008-06-301.09
2008-03-311.14
2007-12-311.16
2007-09-301.18
2007-06-301.18
2007-03-311.16
2006-12-311.19
2006-09-301.42
2006-06-301.35
2006-03-311.40
2005-12-311.51
2005-09-301.50
2005-06-301.48
2005-03-311.46
2004-12-311.55
2004-09-301.59
2004-06-301.51
2004-03-311.49
2003-12-311.53
2003-09-301.32
2003-06-301.14
2003-03-311.12
2002-12-311.19
2002-09-301.27
2002-06-301.24

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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
www.avistacorp.com
Utilities / Diversified Utilities
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Diversified Utilities
CEO
Heather Lynn Rosentrater
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