Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) has net assets worth $56.48 Billion USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($198.05 Billion) and total liabilities ($141.57 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check tangible equity quality of Duke Energy Corporation to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $56.48 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 28.52% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.7% |
| 5-Year Change | 3.68% |
| 10-Year Change | 29.19% |
| Growth Volatility | 28.75 |
Duke Energy Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1994–2025)
This chart illustrates how Duke Energy Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See how many days can Duke Energy Corporation fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Duke Energy Corporation (1994–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Duke Energy Corporation from 1994 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see DUK stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $53.02 Billion | +3.44% |
| 2024-12-31 | $51.26 Billion | +2.13% |
| 2023-12-31 | $50.19 Billion | -3.21% |
| 2022-12-31 | $51.85 Billion | +1.40% |
| 2021-12-31 | $51.14 Billion | +3.97% |
| 2020-12-31 | $49.18 Billion | +2.57% |
| 2019-12-31 | $47.95 Billion | +9.39% |
| 2018-12-31 | $43.83 Billion | +5.02% |
| 2017-12-31 | $41.74 Billion | +1.70% |
| 2016-12-31 | $41.04 Billion | +3.19% |
| 2015-12-31 | $39.77 Billion | -2.76% |
| 2014-12-31 | $40.90 Billion | -1.23% |
| 2013-12-31 | $41.41 Billion | +0.91% |
| 2012-12-31 | $41.03 Billion | +79.46% |
| 2011-12-31 | $22.86 Billion | +0.94% |
| 2010-12-31 | $22.65 Billion | +3.50% |
| 2009-12-31 | $21.89 Billion | +3.48% |
| 2008-12-31 | $21.15 Billion | -1.07% |
| 2007-12-31 | $21.38 Billion | -20.54% |
| 2006-12-31 | $26.91 Billion | +56.55% |
| 2005-12-31 | $17.19 Billion | -4.83% |
| 2004-12-31 | $18.06 Billion | +15.90% |
| 2003-12-31 | $15.58 Billion | -15.37% |
| 2002-12-31 | $18.41 Billion | +11.08% |
| 2001-12-31 | $16.58 Billion | +17.19% |
| 2000-12-31 | $14.14 Billion | +19.04% |
| 1999-12-31 | $11.88 Billion | +23.32% |
| 1998-12-31 | $9.63 Billion | +12.87% |
| 1997-12-31 | $8.54 Billion | +1183.39% |
| 1996-12-31 | $-787.90 Million | -114.41% |
| 1995-12-31 | $5.47 Billion | +2.95% |
| 1994-12-31 | $5.31 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Duke Energy Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 94.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $5.06 Billion | 9.75% |
| Common Stock | $1.00 Million | 0.00% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $198.00 Million | 0.38% |
| Other Components | $46.59 Billion | 89.86% |
| Total Equity | $51.84 Billion | 100.00% |
Duke Energy Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Duke Energy Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
General Dynamics Corporation
NYSE:GD
|
$97.41 Billion |
|
Southern Company
NYSE:SO
|
$97.89 Billion |
|
Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited
F:NVAW
|
$98.54 Billion |
|
BNP PARIBAS ADR 1/2/EO 2
F:BNPH
|
$98.91 Billion |
|
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd
SHG:600900
|
$97.35 Billion |
|
ROLLS ROYCE H.ADR/ LS-20
F:RRU1
|
$97.12 Billion |
|
Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
|
$97.09 Billion |
|
Spotify Technology SA
NYSE:SPOT
|
$96.60 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Duke Energy Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 50,126,000,000 to 51,842,000,000, a change of 1,716,000,000 (3.4%).
- Net income of 4,968,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 3,300,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 16,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 16,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 30,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $4.97 Billion | +9.58% |
| Dividends Paid | $3.30 Billion | -6.37% |
| Share Repurchases | $16.00 Million | -0.03% |
| Share Issuances | $16.00 Million | +0.03% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-30.00 Million | -0.06% |
| Other Changes | $78.00 Million | +0.15% |
| Total Change | $- | 3.42% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Duke Energy Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.89x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 3.24x to 1.89x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-12-31 | $38.89 | $126.06 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $40.03 | $126.06 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $35.84 | $126.06 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $33.39 | $126.06 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $35.06 | $126.06 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $38.00 | $126.06 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $41.87 | $126.06 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $50.21 | $126.06 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $54.13 | $126.06 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $46.07 | $126.06 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $51.71 | $126.06 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $50.84 | $126.06 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $65.91 | $126.06 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $50.23 | $126.06 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $49.70 | $126.06 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $50.43 | $126.06 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $51.19 | $126.06 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $51.25 | $126.06 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $71.23 | $126.06 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $58.54 | $126.06 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $57.81 | $126.06 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $57.24 | $126.06 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $59.38 | $126.06 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $59.63 | $126.06 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $61.89 | $126.06 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $64.23 | $126.06 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $64.99 | $126.06 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $64.10 | $126.06 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $64.05 | $126.06 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $63.70 | $126.06 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $64.93 | $126.06 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $66.72 | $126.06 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Duke Energy Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 9.58%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 15.41%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.16x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.78x
- Recent ROE (9.58%) is above the historical average (8.67%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 12.03% | 14.23% | 0.35x | 2.42x | $107.67 Million |
| 1995 | 18.62% | 10.50% | 0.73x | 2.44x | $471.18 Million |
| 1996 | 19.88% | 9.00% | 0.91x | 2.42x | $550.43 Million |
| 1997 | 12.14% | 5.97% | 0.68x | 2.99x | $171.53 Million |
| 1998 | 14.79% | 7.09% | 0.66x | 3.17x | $405.70 Million |
| 1999 | 16.24% | 6.92% | 0.65x | 3.60x | $579.20 Million |
| 2000 | 17.24% | 11.58% | 0.26x | 5.65x | $745.70 Million |
| 2001 | 14.69% | 10.31% | 0.38x | 3.74x | $605.70 Million |
| 2002 | 6.85% | 6.52% | 0.26x | 4.04x | $-476.10 Million |
| 2003 | -9.52% | -5.98% | 0.39x | 4.05x | $-2.71 Billion |
| 2004 | 7.37% | 5.95% | 0.37x | 3.36x | $-435.50 Million |
| 2005 | 12.84% | 12.95% | 0.30x | 3.33x | $467.10 Million |
| 2006 | 7.54% | 12.96% | 0.22x | 2.63x | $-642.20 Million |
| 2007 | 7.10% | 11.83% | 0.26x | 2.34x | $-614.90 Million |
| 2008 | 6.10% | 9.69% | 0.25x | 2.53x | $-818.80 Million |
| 2009 | 4.94% | 8.44% | 0.22x | 2.62x | $-1.10 Billion |
| 2010 | 5.86% | 9.25% | 0.24x | 2.62x | $-932.20 Million |
| 2011 | 7.49% | 11.74% | 0.23x | 2.75x | $-571.20 Million |
| 2012 | 4.32% | 9.87% | 0.16x | 2.78x | $-2.33 Billion |
| 2013 | 6.45% | 11.71% | 0.20x | 2.78x | $-1.47 Billion |
| 2014 | 6.88% | 12.49% | 0.19x | 2.95x | $-1.28 Billion |
| 2015 | 7.20% | 12.79% | 0.18x | 3.05x | $-1.11 Billion |
| 2016 | 6.50% | 11.72% | 0.17x | 3.24x | $-1.44 Billion |
| 2017 | 7.33% | 12.98% | 0.17x | 3.30x | $-1.11 Billion |
| 2018 | 6.08% | 10.87% | 0.17x | 3.32x | $-1.72 Billion |
| 2019 | 8.00% | 14.94% | 0.16x | 3.39x | $-934.20 Million |
| 2020 | 2.87% | 5.89% | 0.14x | 3.39x | $-3.42 Billion |
| 2021 | 7.26% | 14.26% | 0.15x | 3.44x | $-1.35 Billion |
| 2022 | 5.17% | 8.86% | 0.16x | 3.61x | $-2.38 Billion |
| 2023 | 8.75% | 14.78% | 0.16x | 3.60x | $-615.10 Million |
| 2024 | 9.00% | 14.86% | 0.16x | 3.72x | $-502.60 Million |
| 2025 | 9.58% | 15.41% | 0.16x | 3.78x | $-216.20 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Duke Energy Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric
- Average net assets among peers: $9,102,176,889
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 14.06%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | $56.48 Billion | 12.03% | 2.51x | $97.37 Billion |
| Ameren Corp (AEE) | $6.38 Billion | 9.50% | 1.85x | $30.44 Billion |
| American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) | $16.09 Billion | 9.20% | 2.51x | $70.60 Billion |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) | $2.43 Billion | -8.84% | 4.83x | $22.43 Billion |
| CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) | $7.91 Billion | 12.40% | 2.88x | $27.65 Billion |
| Dominion Energy Inc (D) | $12.94 Billion | 10.67% | 2.81x | $58.27 Billion |
| DTE Energy Company (DTE) | $10.40 Billion | 10.41% | 3.10x | $30.36 Billion |
| Consolidated Edison Inc (ED) | $13.06 Billion | 9.13% | 2.49x | $39.18 Billion |
| Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR (EDN) | $1.53 Billion | 74.91% | 7.51x | $519.48 Million |
| Edison International (EIX) | $11.19 Billion | -0.82% | 2.97x | $27.16 Billion |
About Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in the United States. The company operates through two segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure (EU&I); and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure (GU&I). The EU&I segment generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity to customers in the Southeast and Midwest regions. It generates electricity through coal… Read more