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EmeraTSX:EMA -1.95%79 Debt-to-Equity is 1.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.67. GuruFocus rates TSX:EMA with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of C$59.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 471 Utilities - Regulated companies, Emera ranks worse than 74.52% 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 Emera's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:EMA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 1.67 Max: 2.82
Current: 1.69
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Emera was 2.82. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 1.67.
TSX:EMA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 74.52% of 471
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs TSX:EMA: 1.69
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Emera Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Emera Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Emera'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.
TSX:EMA vs NEE, SO, DUK: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Emera'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.
Emera Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Emera's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emera'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.
Emera (TSX:EMA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.69 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Emera and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.67. Over the past decade, Emera's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.46 to 2.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Emera ranks #351 out of 471 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is Emera's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Emera's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.69 is near median its 10-year median of 1.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 2.82. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98. Emera's value of 1.69 is 72.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emera ranks #351 out of 471 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Emera has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emera's Debt-to-Equity compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Emera ranks #351 out of 471 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Emera in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98. Emera's value of 1.69 is 72.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Emera's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.46 to 2.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.67 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Emera 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 - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.98, based on 471 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. Emera's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.69 is 72.4% 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 Emera and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emera's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emera (TSX:EMA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$59.58, compared to a current price of C$70.88 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.67 and 72.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.98. Emera's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 13 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 Emera (TSX:EMA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.69 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 Emera (TSX:EMA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emera stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$70.88 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$59.58.
GuruFocus considers Emera to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:EMA:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.69 (near median its 10-year median of 1.67)
GF Value™: C$59.58 vs. price of C$70.88 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#351 of 471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:EMA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emera is a geographically diverse energy and services company investing in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution as well as gas transmission and utility energy services. Emera has operations in Canada and Florida.
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