BAYRY Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Higher than 77% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 2531h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio compares total debt to shareholders' equity, showing how much a company relies on borrowed money versus investor funds; a ratio of 1.35x means Bayer has $1.35 in debt for every $1 of equity.
Sector Performance
77th percentileBAYRY
1.35x
Sector Median
0.26x
Sector Avg
0.89x
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio compares total debt to shareholders' equity, showing how much a company relies on borrowed money versus investor funds; a ratio of 1.35x means Bayer has $1.35 in debt for every $1 of equity.
That level is nearly three times the sector median of 0.45x, placing Bayer in the 81st percentile among healthcare peers, meaning it carries more debt than 81% of comparable companies. No trend data is available, as the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, leaving the metric's recent trajectory unknown. The elevated ratio combined with missing trend information implies elevated financial leverage compared to peers, which adds risk if earnings weaken, but without a trend direction the near-term risk cannot be assessed. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because a debt-to-equity ratio well above the sector median typically signals a higher-risk capital structure that would warrant a more cautious view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about BAYRY?
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 BAYRY's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
BAYRY's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 1.35x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 0.26x, placing it in the 77th percentile.
Who are BAYRY's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Healthcare peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: BIO (0.17x), BIIB (0.34x), NTLA (0.13x), TECH (0.10x), BEAM (0.09x).
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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.
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1.35x
Sector Median
0.26x
Sector Avg
0.89x
How BAYRY's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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