Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 67% of Technology sector peers
Updated 1928h ago
Sector Performance
67th percentileADBE
0.58x
Sector Median
0.27x
Sector Avg
0.42x
Deep Analysis
Adobe’s Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.58x means the company uses $0.58 of debt for every $1 of shareholder equity — a measure of financial leverage.
This level sits above the Technology sector median of 0.34x, placing Adobe in the 70th percentile among its peers, indicating higher relative debt usage. The ratio has been perfectly stable: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both +0.0%, and the value has remained unchanged at 0.58x for each of the past eight quarters. The combination of an elevated but unchanging debt level suggests moderate financial risk with no recent buildup or reduction in leverage, which is a neutral factor for investment risk or opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the debt ratio is not extreme enough to signal alarm nor low enough to indicate exceptional financial strength, and its flat trend introduces no new directional signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about ADBE?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
How does ADBE's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
ADBE's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.58x compares to a Technology sector median of 0.27x, placing it in the 67th percentile.
Who are ADBE's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: GRAB (0.30x), AMBA (0.02x), LIF (0.52x), SHOP (0.01x), LSPD (0.01x).
The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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0.58x
Sector Median
0.27x
Sector Avg
0.42x
How ADBE's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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