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ALLE Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

0.97x

Higher than 65% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 3033h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Allegion's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97x means that for every dollar of shareholder equity, the company has 97 cents of debt, indicating a roughly balanced capital structure.

Sector Performance

65th percentile

ALLE

0.97x

Sector Median

0.62x

Sector Avg

0.69x

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Deep Analysis

Allegion's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97x means that for every dollar of shareholder equity, the company has 97 cents of debt, indicating a roughly balanced capital structure.

This is above the sector median of 0.78x, placing Allegion in the 59th percentile among its Industrials peers — meaning it carries more debt relative to equity than 59% of comparable companies. The ratio has remained perfectly stable over the past eight quarters, with no change year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter (both +0.0%). The combination of a moderately elevated debt level and a flat trend suggests a steady but slightly higher leverage profile than peers, which may imply a neutral risk posture: not alarming, but also not conservative. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the stable, above-median debt ratio does not present a clear positive or negative signal relative to the company's broader outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

ALLE's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.97x compares to a Industrials sector median of 0.62x, placing it in the 65th percentile.

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

The closest Industrials peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: PWR (0.63x), ADP (0.63x), ROP (0.61x), RTX (0.56x), CHRW (0.79x).

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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.