Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 71% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 598h ago
Sector Performance
71th percentileAEO
1.14x
Sector Median
0.47x
Sector Avg
1.16x
Deep Analysis
American Eagle Outfitters’ current Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 1.14x means that for every dollar of shareholder equity, the company carries $1.14 in debt, indicating moderate leverage.
Among Consumer Cyclical peers, this ratio sits above the sector median of 0.74x, placing the company in the 66th percentile — meaning it is more indebted than two-thirds of its competitors. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both marked “N/A,” and no direction can be inferred from the single historical value of 1.14x. The combination of a debt level above the sector median with an unknown trend offers no clear signal of deterioration or improvement, leaving the risk picture neutral for now. This metric neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it aligns with a balanced view where leverage is elevated but not extreme, and without trend context it does not push the rating toward bullish or bearish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about AEO?
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 AEO's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
AEO's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 1.14x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.47x, placing it in the 71th percentile.
Who are AEO's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: COLM (0.30x), BROS (0.29x), BABA (0.25x), PHM (0.19x), ROST (0.16x).
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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1.14x
Sector Median
0.47x
Sector Avg
1.16x
How AEO's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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