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What is Brookfield Renewable Partners LP Debt-to-Equity?
Brookfield Renewable Partners LPBEP +2.70%81 Debt-to-Equity is 8.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 4.27. GuruFocus rates BEP with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Brookfield Renewable Partners LP ranks worse than 98.73% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brookfield Renewable Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BEP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91 Med: 4.27 Max: 9.55
Current: 8.73
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Brookfield Renewable Partners LP was 9.55. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 4.27.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Brookfield Renewable Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Brookfield Renewable Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brookfield Renewable Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (BEP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 8.73 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Brookfield Renewable Partners LP and its competitors. This is 104% above median its historical median of 4.27. Over the past decade, Brookfield Renewable Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.91 to 9.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookfield Renewable Partners LP ranks #390 out of 395 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Brookfield Renewable Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP's current Debt-to-Equity of 8.73 is 104% above median its 10-year median of 4.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 9.55. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. Brookfield Renewable Partners LP's value of 8.73 is 927.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brookfield Renewable Partners LP ranks #390 out of 395 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Brookfield Renewable Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookfield Renewable Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Brookfield Renewable Partners LP ranks #390 out of 395 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Brookfield Renewable Partners LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85. Brookfield Renewable Partners LP's value of 8.73 is 927.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Brookfield Renewable Partners LP's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.91 to 9.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.27 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Brookfield Renewable Partners LP has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.85, based on 395 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brookfield Renewable Partners LP's current Debt-to-Equity of 8.73 is 927.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Brookfield Renewable Partners LP and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brookfield Renewable Partners LP's current Debt-to-Equity is 8.73, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 4.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookfield Renewable Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (BEP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.73, compared to a current price of $33.07 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 8.73, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 4.27 and 927.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.85. Brookfield Renewable Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (BEP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 8.73 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (BEP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Renewable Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.07 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.73.
GuruFocus considers Brookfield Renewable Partners LP to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BEP:
Debt-to-Equity: 8.73 (104% above median its 10-year median of 4.27)
GF Value™: $28.73 vs. price of $33.07 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 927.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#390 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BEP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP Business Description
Brookfield Renewable is a globally diversified, multitechnology owner and operator of clean energy assets. The company's portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, solar, and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia and totals over 40 gigawatts of installed capacity. Brookfield Renewable invests in assets directly, as well as with institutional partners, joint venture partners, and through other arrangements. The company offers two separate listings for investors: Brookfield Renewable Partners and Brookfield Renewable Corp.
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