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BIIB Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

0.34x

Higher than 52% of Healthcare sector peers

Updated 1037h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.34x means that for every $1 of shareholder equity, BIIB has $0.34 in debt — a low level of leverage, indicating the company relies more on equity than borrowed funds.

Sector Performance

52th percentile

BIIB

0.34x

Sector Median

0.26x

Sector Avg

0.89x

Prior Period

0.35x(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.34x means that for every $1 of shareholder equity, BIIB has $0.34 in debt — a low level of leverage, indicating the company relies more on equity than borrowed funds.

Compared to its healthcare sector peers, BIIB’s ratio of 0.34x sits below the sector median of 0.46x, placing it in the 46th percentile — meaning it carries less debt than most of its peers. No trend data is available: year-over-year change is N/A, quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical values beyond the current figure are provided. The combination of a low debt level with no trend information suggests low financial risk at this point, but the absence of directional data limits any conclusion about improving or worsening leverage. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the conservative debt profile is a positive factor, yet it does not alone shift the stock’s assessment beyond neutral given the lack of trend context.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

BIIB's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.34x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 0.26x, placing it in the 52th percentile.

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

The closest Healthcare peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: BIO (0.17x), NTLA (0.13x), TECH (0.10x), BEAM (0.09x), RVTY (0.45x).

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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.