Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 69% of Real Estate sector peers
Updated 1883h ago
Sector Performance
69th percentileARE
0.82x
Sector Median
0.75x
Sector Avg
1.33x
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82x means that for every dollar of shareholder equity, the company has $0.82 of debt, indicating a balanced capital structure.
This is slightly above the Real Estate sector median of 0.81x, placing ARE in the 62nd percentile among peers, meaning it uses marginally more debt than the typical sector company. The ratio has been exactly 0.82x for each of the last eight quarters, with no change year-over-year (YoY +0.0%) or quarter-over-quarter (QoQ +0.0%), reflecting a stable trend. A stable debt level near the sector median suggests no immediate increase in financial risk, but also no leveraging advantage relative to peers. This combination supports a cautious view: the metric is not alarming, yet it offers no upside catalyst from debt management. The stable, average-leverage position aligns with the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as it does not signal either strength or weakness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about ARE?
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 ARE's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
ARE's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.82x compares to a Real Estate sector median of 0.75x, placing it in the 69th percentile.
Who are ARE's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Real Estate peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: O (0.76x), AMH (0.74x), REG (0.73x), AVB (0.80x), PLD (0.65x).
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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0.82x
Sector Median
0.75x
Sector Avg
1.33x
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