Debt-to-Equity Ratio

Agilent’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49x means the company uses $0.49 of debt for every $1.00 of shareholder equity, indicating a moderate reliance on borrowing.

This ratio sits above the sector median of 0.45x, placing Agilent at the 59th percentile among its Healthcare peers—meaning it is more leveraged than about 59% of them. The metric has been completely stable over the past eight quarters, with zero year-over-year change and zero quarter-over-quarter change. A stable, moderate debt level combined with no upward trend suggests limited near-term financial strain, but also signals that management has not actively reduced leverage. For an investor, this combination points to average risk relative to the sector, with neither a clear safety advantage nor a red flag. The stable 0.49x ratio supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it aligns with typical industry leverage without providing a strong bullish or bearish signal.

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