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DUK · NYSE · United States · Electric & Other Services Combined
In shortDuke Energy CORP is profitable, burns cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+5.6% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 27.2% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 15.7% | 83/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 9.7% | 49/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 5.5% | 37/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.55× | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.68× | 18/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 5.33× | 0/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 2.37× | 8/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 0.44 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | -5.3% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | -0.34× | 0/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 67/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 6.3% | 88/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.6% | 85/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 3.4% | 36/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 25.8% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 24,486 | 28,675 | 28,674 | 30,050 | 31,741 |
| Operating income | 5,500 | 6,012 | 7,070 | 7,926 | 8,626 |
| Interest expense | 2,207 | 2,439 | 3,014 | 3,384 | 3,634 |
| Pre-tax income | 3,991 | 4,078 | 4,767 | 5,194 | 5,712 |
| Income tax | 268 | 300 | 438 | 590 | 642 |
| Net income | 3,908 | 2,550 | 2,841 | 4,524 | 4,968 |
| Diluted EPS | $4.94 | $3.17 | $3.54 | $5.71 | $6.31 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 769 | 770 | 771 | 772 | 777 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
0.44 Distress zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated May 5, 2026