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Centrus EnergyLEU +6.11%57 Debt-to-Equity is 1.52 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LEU with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 134 Other Energy Sources companies, Centrus Energy ranks worse than 91.79% 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 Centrus Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LEU'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.1 Med: -0.46 Max: 5.4
Current: 1.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Centrus Energy was 5.40. The lowest was -7.10. And the median was -0.46.
LEU's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 91.79% of 134
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 0.325
vs LEU: 1.52
Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Centrus Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Centrus Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centrus Energy's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* 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 Uranium subindustry, Centrus Energy'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.
Centrus Energy Debt-to-Equity vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Centrus Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centrus Energy'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.
Centrus Energy (LEU) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.52 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Centrus Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrus Energy ranks #123 out of 134 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Centrus Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Centrus Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.52. The Other Energy Sources industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Centrus Energy's value of 1.52 is 367.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrus Energy ranks #123 out of 134 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Centrus Energy has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrus Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to UEC and NUCL?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Centrus Energy ranks #123 out of 134 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Centrus Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Centrus Energy's value of 1.52 is 367.7% above this benchmark. 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Other Energy Sources companies is 0.33, based on 134 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. Centrus Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.52 is 367.7% 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 Centrus Energy and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrus Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrus Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrus Energy (LEU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.32, compared to a current price of $156.05 — trading 167.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.52 and 367.7% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 0.33. Centrus Energy's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Centrus Energy (LEU), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.52 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 Centrus Energy (LEU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrus Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $156.05 is trading 167.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $58.32.
GuruFocus considers Centrus Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEU:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.52
GF Value™: $58.32 vs. price of $156.05 (167.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 367.7% above the Other Energy Sources median (#123 of 134)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centrus Energy Corp is engaged in the supply of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry. It operates through the Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions segments. The LEU segment has two components which include the sale of separative work units and uranium. The Technical Solutions segment provides engineering, design, and manufacturing services to government and private sector customers. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from the LEU segment. It has a business presence in the U.S. and other countries, of which prime revenue is generated in the U.S.
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