BENNEUTRAL

BEN Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

1.34x

Updated 633h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The Debt-to-Equity Ratio divides total liabilities by shareholders’ equity, so a 1.34x figure means BEN holds $1.34 of debt for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

73th percentile

BEN

1.34x

Sector Median

0.74x

Sector Avg

2.51x

Prior Period

1.19x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The Debt-to-Equity Ratio divides total liabilities by shareholders’ equity, so a 1.34x figure means BEN holds $1.34 of debt for every $1 of equity.

That is higher than the sector median of 0.73x, placing the stock in the 74th percentile among peers and indicating above-average leverage. The year-over-year change and 8-quarter trend are both N/A, but the ratio increased 12.6% quarter-over-quarter from 1.19x to 1.34x. The combination of a relatively high debt load and a quarterly rise points to growing financial risk, as interest and repayment obligations now consume more of the equity cushion. Still, a ratio below 2x leaves room for managing that burden, so the risk is moderate rather than severe. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the elevated leverage is real

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

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

The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).

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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.