NextEra Energy, Inc. EV/EBITDA

Data as of June 01, 2026

How It's Calculated

What This Means

NextEra Energy, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 20.9 is elevated, which can reflect growth expectations, scarce assets, or cyclical EBITDA.

About NextEra Energy, Inc.

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in Utilities - Regulated Electric. With a market capitalization of about $181.47B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.

Shares recently traded near $87.01, within a 52-week range of $67.20 to $98.75 (-11.9% from the high, +29.5% from the low). Beta of 0.72 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.

Trailing profit margin is about 29.4%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.

Understanding This Metric

EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For NextEra Energy, Inc., the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Utilities. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.

Using This Number in Practice

Near 20.85x EV/EBITDA, NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $295.26B and EBITDA near $14.16B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.

Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the NEE metrics hub for related valuation pages.

Sector Comparison

Among Utilities names on our S&P 100 coverage, NextEra Energy, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 20.85 can be compared with peers such as SO (12.99), DUK (11.39), AEP (13.28). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Utilities stocks.

Key Takeaways

• NEE is grouped in the Utilities sector for peer comparisons.
• Recent beta of 0.72 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
• Trailing profit margin of 29.4% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.

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