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AKAM Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

1.20x

Higher than 84% of Technology sector peers

Updated 2813h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much a company uses debt versus shareholder equity to finance its operations; Akamai’s current 1.20x means it has $1.20 in debt for every dollar of equity.

Sector Performance

84th percentile

AKAM

1.20x

Sector Median

0.20x

Sector Avg

0.28x

Prior Period

1.39x(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much a company uses debt versus shareholder equity to finance its operations; Akamai’s current 1.20x means it has $1.20 in debt for every dollar of equity.

This is well above the sector median of 0.34x, placing it in the 91st percentile among technology peers, indicating higher financial leverage than most. Over the last eight quarters, the ratio has been decreasing, though the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both flat at +0.0%, implying the decline occurred earlier and has since stabilized. The combination of a high but stable level with a downward trend suggests that while Akamai carries more debt than peers, the risk is not increasing and may be gradually improving. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the elevated leverage warrants caution, but the lack of deterioration keeps the risk in balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about AKAM?

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 AKAM's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?

AKAM's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 1.20x compares to a Technology sector median of 0.20x, placing it in the 84th percentile.

Who are AKAM's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest Technology peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: GLOB (0.17x), TSM (0.15x), GRAB (0.30x), NVDA (0.04x), PTC (0.41x).

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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.