Consolidated Edison Debt to Equity

Consolidated Edison (ED) currently reports a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.1. That is below the Utilities sector average of 1.2. Use the charts on this page to explore Consolidated Edison's debt-to-equity ratio history and peer comparisons.

Consolidated Edison's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.1 is lower than the Utilities sector average of 1.2. That is roughly 7.8% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The debt-to-equity ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Consolidated Edison's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 1.1, ED can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Utilities peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current debt-to-equity ratio of 1.1, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Utilities average is 1.2. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Consolidated Edison, and consider following ED for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Consolidated Edison is classified in the Utilities sector. On debt-to-equity ratio, it currently shows 1.1 versus a sector average near 1.2. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Utilities are usually more informative than comparing ED with unrelated industries.