Financial leverage remains a key focus, with the debt-to-equity ratio moderating to 1.66 in 2025Q4 from a peak of 2.49 in 2023Q2 as the firm scales its asset base to $4.1 billion.
| Metric | Sep'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Dec'10 | Dec'09 | Dec'08 | Dec'07 | Dec'06 |
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| Total Current Assets | 442.35M | 405.54M | 225.5M | 166.32M | 37.68M | 57.78M | 65.95M | 64.56M | 105.46M | 117.88M | 99.82M | 172.12M | 73.73M | 49.49M | 62.29M | 35.14M | 34.79M | 51.35M | 27.51M | 7.46M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 310.74M | 313.99M | 192.42M | 144.63M | 20.37M | 47.34M | 57.96M | 21.2M | 63.3M | 106.68M | 90.19M | 164.2M | 63.97M | 43.55M | 53.37M | 32.47M | 33.94M | 44.23M | 19.92M | 1.24M |
| Cash Only | 310.74M | 313.99M | 192.42M | 144.63M | 20.37M | 47.34M | 57.96M | 21.2M | 63.3M | 106.68M | 90.19M | 164.2M | 63.97M | 43.55M | 53.37M | 32.47M | 3.55M | 43.15M | 19.92M | 1.24M |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.39M | 1.08M | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 8.05M | 4.98M | 3.5M | 5.74M | 7.47M | 3.6M | 3.77M | 16.13M | 4.77M | 2.5M | 2.68M | 2.64M | 5.03M | 2.35M | 3.42M | 2.31M | 14.58M | 6.42M | 1.49M | 3.79M |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 14.43 | 4.92 | 3.55 | 7 | 14.76 | 9.33 | 11.22 | 44.6 | 6.59 | 3.56 | 4.16 | 5 | 10.71 | 5.56 | 9.56 | 6.76 | 43.1 | 17.66 | 6.28 | 69.45 |
| Inventory | 4.2M | 4.84M | 5.55M | 6.82M | 5.01M | 3.53M | 1.47M | 1.52M | 5.32M | 4.76M | 4.41M | 3.43M | 2.74M | 2.33M | 4.01M | 83K | 111K | 94K | 320K | 431K |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | 17.11 | 10.94 | 10.97 | 16.27 | 17.45 | 14.9 | 6.96 | 6.36 | 10.18 | 9.97 | 10.39 | 9.97 | 8.8 | 8.54 | 17.34 | 0.43 | 0.68 | 0.62 | 3.08 | 18.13 |
| Other Current Assets | 119.35M | 81.73M | 15.71M | 5.24M | 1.44M | 746K | 1.08M | 23.7M | 29.03M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 612K | 0 | 0 | 0 | -14.79M | 94K | 0 | 68K |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 3.69B | 3.71B | 2.91B | 1.83B | 1.85B | 764.42M | 637.52M | 1.32B | 1.36B | 1.48B | 1.46B | 1.32B | 1.33B | 1.02B | 1.13B | 723.11M | 646.3M | 725.54M | 529.48M | 208.66M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 3.58B | 3.58B | 2.81B | 1.78B | 1.78B | 712.2M | 576.89M | 586.1M | 1.27B | 1.37B | 1.33B | 1.19B | 1.18B | 959.55M | 1.07B | 707.34M | 638.72M | 718.15M | 525.2M | 208.03M |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 0.06x | 0.10x | 0.13x | 0.17x | 0.10x | 0.20x | 0.21x | 0.23x | 0.21x | 0.19x | 0.18x | 0.16x | 0.15x | 0.16x | 0.12x | 0.18x | 0.19x | 0.18x | 0.16x | 0.10x |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 75.37M | 101.57M | 83.39M | 32.32M | 48.6M | 34.58M | 46.27M | 60.66M | 75.03M | 90.24M | 100.52M | 115.38M | 130.77M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long-Term Investments | 35.81M | 24.09M | 18.36M | 10.21M | 10.61M | 7M | 5.5M | 17M | 18M | 18M | 17M | 15M | 15M | 11.35M | 6.75M | 5.25M | 4.5M | 4.5M | 3.25M | 632K |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 3.21M | 365K | 6.36M | 6.01M | 6.41M | 10.64M | 8.85M | 656.93M | 2.53M | 4.75M | 4.88M | 3.89M | 5.45M | 49.74M | 53.26M | 10.52M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 4.14B | 4.11B | 3.14B | 2B | 1.89B | 822.2M | 703.46M | 1.39B | 1.47B | 1.6B | 1.56B | 1.49B | 1.4B | 1.07B | 1.2B | 758.25M | 681.09M | 776.88M | 556.99M | 216.12M |
| Asset Turnover | 0.05x | 0.09x | 0.11x | 0.15x | 0.10x | 0.17x | 0.17x | 0.10x | 0.18x | 0.16x | 0.15x | 0.13x | 0.12x | 0.14x | 0.11x | 0.16x | 0.18x | 0.17x | 0.16x | 0.09x |
| Asset Growth % | 0.58% | 30.97% | 57.27% | 5.92% | 129.28% | 16.88% | -49.22% | -5.52% | -8.28% | 2.75% | 4.2% | 6.51% | 30.99% | -10.55% | 57.77% | 11.33% | -12.33% | 39.48% | 157.72% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 307.6M | 243.49M | 183.93M | 118.58M | 130.8M | 61.61M | 64.74M | 115.16M | 123.07M | 92.2M | 61.25M | 45.57M | 38.93M | 35.77M | 47.9M | 5.97M | 7.51M | 28.42M | 8.8M | 19.5M |
| Accounts Payable | 10.53M | 15.12M | 14.42M | 8.32M | 9.82M | 9.03M | 12.5M | 14.35M | 9.63M | 8.69M | 8.43M | 5.35M | 7.52M | 4.78M | 8.46M | 526K | 778K | 475K | 257K | 1.28M |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 42.9 | 34.15 | 28.47 | 19.86 | 34.23 | 38.13 | 59.17 | 60.23 | 18.45 | 18.2 | 19.88 | 15.53 | 24.15 | 17.49 | 36.58 | 2.75 | 4.74 | 3.11 | 2.48 | 53.93 |
| Short-Term Debt | 124.29M | 128.38M | 103.12M | 73.21M | 97.88M | 35.81M | 27M | 37.48M | 50.51M | 39.57M | 11.92M | 4.58M | 5.4M | 0 | 18.32M | 0 | 0 | 24.54M | 6.7M | 14.07M |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 28.4M | 29.8M | 0 | 18.55M | 8.92M | 2.82M | 3.83M | 7.32M | 18.8M | 19.99M | 10.87M | 11.68M | 6.94M | 10.3M | 7.74M | 3.21M | 3.46M | 3.79M | 3.47M | 475K |
| Other Current Liabilities | 99.2M | 34.49M | 29.87M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.54M | 14.78M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.69M | 467K | 516K | 1.34M | -4.13M | -3.79M | -1.64M | 3.18M |
| Current Ratio | 1.44x | 1.67x | 1.23x | 1.40x | 0.29x | 0.94x | 1.02x | 0.56x | 0.86x | 1.28x | 1.63x | 3.78x | 1.89x | 1.38x | 1.30x | 5.89x | 4.63x | 1.81x | 3.13x | 0.38x |
| Quick Ratio | 1.42x | 1.65x | 1.20x | 1.35x | 0.25x | 0.88x | 1.00x | 0.55x | 0.81x | 1.23x | 1.56x | 3.70x | 1.82x | 1.32x | 1.22x | 5.87x | 4.62x | 1.80x | 3.09x | 0.36x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -11.35 | -18.28 | -13.96 | 3.41 | -2.01 | -13.9 | -40.98 | -9.26 | -1.68 | -4.67 | -5.33 | -0.56 | -4.64 | -3.38 | -9.68 | 4.44 | 39.04 | 15.17 | 6.88 | 33.65 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 2.37B | 2.53B | 1.78B | 1.24B | 1.23B | 338.51M | 231.99M | 388.77M | 409.74M | 578.65M | 556.81M | 574.97M | 581.42M | 460.53M | 631.07M | 512.52M | 516.45M | 554.54M | 363.01M | 147.23M |
| Long-Term Debt | 2.3B | 2.45B | 1.67B | 1.22B | 1.21B | 338.51M | 231.99M | 253.93M | 403.82M | 562.62M | 555.89M | 572.51M | 577.91M | 458.37M | 615.25M | 474M | 474M | 501.76M | 274.5M | 146.75M |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 810.78M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5.92M | 0 | -921K | -2.45M | -3.5M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.57M | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 65.49M | 75.66M | 109.26M | -786.89M | 17.81M | 0 | 0 | 134.74M | 0 | 16.03M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.16M | 35.71M | 36.93M | 45.85M | 87.82M | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 2.67B | 2.77B | 1.97B | 1.36B | 1.36B | 400.12M | 296.73M | 503.93M | 532.81M | 670.85M | 618.05M | 620.53M | 620.35M | 496.3M | 678.96M | 518.49M | 523.96M | 582.96M | 371.81M | 166.73M |
| Total Debt | 2.42B | 2.58B | 1.78B | 1.29B | 1.31B | 374.32M | 258.99M | 291.41M | 454.33M | 602.19M | 567.81M | 577.91M | 583.32M | 458.37M | 633.58M | 474M | 474M | 526.3M | 351.5M | 160.82M |
| Net Debt | 2.11B | 2.26B | 1.58B | 1.14B | 1.29B | 326.99M | 201.02M | 270.21M | 391.04M | 495.51M | 477.62M | 413.72M | 519.34M | 414.81M | 580.21M | 441.53M | 470.45M | 483.15M | 331.58M | 159.58M |
| Debt / Equity | 1.66x | 1.92x | 1.51x | 2.02x | 2.49x | 0.89x | 0.64x | 0.33x | 0.49x | 0.65x | 0.61x | 0.66x | 0.75x | 0.80x | 1.22x | 1.98x | 3.02x | 2.71x | 1.90x | 3.26x |
| Debt / EBITDA | 14.92x | 8.80x | 7.52x | 5.95x | 10.43x | 3.73x | 3.09x | 3.37x | 2.90x | 3.71x | 3.73x | 4.28x | 5.09x | 4.50x | 8.04x | 5.66x | 5.33x | 5.30x | 5.62x | 11.01x |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 13.01x | 7.72x | 6.71x | 5.28x | 10.27x | 3.26x | 2.40x | 3.12x | 2.49x | 3.06x | 3.14x | 3.06x | 4.53x | 4.08x | 7.36x | 5.27x | 5.29x | 4.87x | 5.30x | 10.93x |
| Interest Coverage | 1.28x | 1.39x | 1.45x | 2.44x | 3.54x | 2.82x | 2.36x | 2.07x | 3.26x | 3.13x | 3.75x | 3.29x | 7.22x | 0.21x | 3.58x | 1.57x | 1.94x | 2.94x | 3.36x | 2.44x |
| Total Equity | 1.46B | 1.34B | 1.17B | 638.43M | 525.46M | 422.08M | 406.74M | 881.31M | 933.4M | 927.76M | 937.82M | 872.56M | 781.43M | 573.83M | 517.33M | 239.76M | 157.13M | 193.93M | 185.18M | 49.4M |
| Equity Growth % | 8.93% | 14.3% | 84.04% | 21.5% | 24.49% | 3.77% | -53.85% | -5.58% | 0.61% | -1.07% | 7.48% | 11.66% | 36.18% | 10.92% | 115.77% | 52.59% | -18.98% | 4.72% | 274.88% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 24.67 | 23.94 | 55.47 | 33.04 | 28.65 | 23.20 | 22.38 | 48.69 | 52.76 | 54.21 | 57.07 | 65.43 | 56.18 | 58.85 | 76.82 | 51.74 | 44.32 | 56.13 | 58.08 | 15.49 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 1.46B | 1.34B | 1.16B | 626.01M | 515M | 413.26M | 398.17M | 865.88M | 916.98M | 911.07M | 920.82M | 856.96M | 772.18M | 564.78M | 506.32M | 234.18M | 153.32M | 177.14M | 181.74M | 49.4M |
| Common Stock | 0 | 599K | 1.17B | 634.61M | 519.5M | 413.26M | 398.17M | 755.37M | 806.47M | 800.57M | 810.24M | 735.55M | 559.15M | 425.5M | 517.54M | 262.92M | 186.49M | 199.04M | 168.78M | 0 |
| Retained Earnings | 0 | 102.61M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -425.5M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 456K | 5.18M | 7.54M |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | -7.94M | -3.83M | -4.5M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | 0 | -289K | -1.59M | -4.77M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -462K | -11.22M | -28.74M | -33.17M | -43.65M | -10.29M | 41.86M |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 12.88M | 12.41M | 10.47M | 8.82M | 8.57M | 15.44M | 16.43M | 16.68M | 17M | 15.6M | 9.25M | 9.05M | 11.01M | 5.58M | 3.8M | 16.79M | 3.44M | 0 |
Fleet transition execution risk
As reported in recent financial statements, CCEC has aggressively scaled its total assets from $838.4 million in 2021Q2 to $4.1 billion by 2025Q4, a trajectory that reflects the company's deliberate pivot toward a high-specification LNG carrier fleet despite the concurrent contraction in legacy revenue streams.
The rapid growth in total assets suggests a significant commitment to capital-intensive infrastructure, which may indicate a long-term strategy to capture utility-like returns. Investors should monitor whether the pace of asset accumulation outstrips the company's ability to generate commensurate cash flow during this transitional phase.
Based on the reported figures, CCEC's debt-to-equity ratio has moderated to 1.66 in 2025Q4 from a peak of 2.49 in 2023Q2, suggesting that the company is utilizing equity and asset divestments to balance the heavy financing requirements of its ongoing LNG newbuild program.
While the absolute debt load remains substantial at $2.4 billion, the reduction in leverage metrics appears to signal a disciplined approach to capital structure management. This may imply that the company is successfully de-risking its balance sheet even as it continues to invest heavily in fleet renewal.
According to the latest quarterly filings, CCEC's net property, plant, and equipment has surged to $3.6 billion, representing the vast majority of the company's $4.1 billion asset base, which underscores the firm's transformation into an asset-heavy energy infrastructure operator focused on long-term, high-specification vessel utilization.
The heavy concentration in PPE suggests that the company's valuation is increasingly tied to the residual value and operational efficiency of its modern LNG fleet. Analysts should consider whether the current depreciation schedule accurately reflects the long-term economic utility of these specialized assets in a changing energy market.
As indicated by the most recent balance sheet data, CCEC maintains a cash position of $310.7 million with a current ratio of 1.44, providing a necessary liquidity cushion to navigate the capital-intensive delivery schedule of its newbuild LNG carriers through the 2027 horizon.
The improvement in the current ratio from the 0.53 level observed in 2024Q2 suggests a more stable short-term financial position, which may mitigate concerns regarding the company's ability to meet immediate obligations. However, this liquidity should be viewed as earmarked for growth rather than surplus capital.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CCEC stock.
As of 2025, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) had total assets of $4.14B including $442.4M in current assets.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) carries total debt of $2.42B, offset by $310.7M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $1.46B ($24.67 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) reported a current ratio of 1.44x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.