Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.51
Is Evergy, Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Evergy, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 1.51 is 14% above its 5-year average of 1.32, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.18–1.51).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 3.42% above its 12-month average of 1.46.
EVRG Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
EVRG Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
EVRG Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
EVRG Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
1.51
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
1.46
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
1.39
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
1.32
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
1.18
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
1.18
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
1.18
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.42%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.83%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+14.11%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+27.48%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+28.31%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+28.31%
EVRG Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) | $19.56B | 1.51 | 1.46 | 1.39 | 1.32 |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT)vs › | $19.26B | 1.68 | 1.58 | 1.49 | 1.42 |
| Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vs › | $18.70B | 6.24 | 4.21 | 3.19 | 4.01 |
| NiSource Inc (NI)vs › | $22.66B | 1.72 | 1.67 | 1.64 | 1.62 |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs › | $23.63B | 2.07 | 2.04 | 2.05 | 2.06 |
| American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs › | $24.72B | 1.47 | 1.42 | 1.43 | 1.49 |
| Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)vs › | $12.77B | 2.53 | 2.08 | 1.83 | 1.66 |
| Eversource Energy (ES)vs › | $26.71B | 1.87 | 1.91 | 1.80 | 1.64 |
| PPL Corporation (PPL)vs › | $27.30B | 1.30 | 1.25 | 1.16 | 1.11 |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs › | $27.45B | 2.16 | 2.06 | 2.16 | 2.46 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
1.51
Current Ratio
0.49
Evergy, Inc. 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
Evergy, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)?
- The debt to equity ratio for EVRG stock is 1.51.
- Is Evergy, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Evergy, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 1.51 is 14% above its 5-year average of 1.32, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.18–1.51).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for EVRG stock is 1.46.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for EVRG stock is 1.39.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for EVRG stock is 1.32.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for EVRG stock is 1.18.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for EVRG stock is 1.18.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for EVRG stock is 1.18.
Evergy, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.51 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.41 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.36 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.27 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.18 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.16 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.10 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.18 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.26 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.19 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.19 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.10 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.16 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.16 |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.07 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.82 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.72 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.96 |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.62 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.39 |
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About Evergy, Inc.
Evergy, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated electric utility, focusing on the production, conveyance, distribution, and direct sale of power throughout Kansas and Missouri in the United States. The company's electricity generation relies on a diverse energy mix, utilizing sources such as coal, hydroelectric, landfill gas, uranium, natural gas, and oil, alongside a growing portfolio of renewables like solar and wind energy. Supporting its operations, Evergy maintains a robust infrastructure, which includes roughly 10,100 circuit miles of high-voltage transmission lines, about 39,800 circuit miles of overhead distribution lines, and an additional 13,000 circuit miles of underground distribution networks. It provides service to a substantial customer base of approximately 1,620,400, encompassing residential consumers, commercial enterprises, industrial facilities, municipal entities, and fellow electric utilities. Evergy, Inc. was founded in 2017 and has its main corporate headquarters situated in Kansas City, Missouri.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- CEO
- David A. Campbell