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BLK Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

0.22x

Higher than 16% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.22x means the company uses only $0.22 of debt for every $1 of shareholder equity, indicating low financial leverage.

Sector Performance

16th percentile

BLK

0.22x

Sector Median

0.46x

Sector Avg

0.94x

Prior Period

0.26x(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.22x means the company uses only $0.22 of debt for every $1 of shareholder equity, indicating low financial leverage.

This sits far below the sector median of 0.68x and places BLK in the 11th percentile among peers, meaning most Financial Services firms carry more debt relative to equity. The trend is not evaluable: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no direction can be drawn from the available data. The combination of a low leverage level and missing trend information implies limited balance-sheet risk from debt, but also offers no evidence of improving or deteriorating capital structure. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it signals a conservative debt profile, yet the absence of trend data prevents any stronger positive or negative conviction.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

BLK's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.22x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.46x, placing it in the 16th percentile.

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

The closest Financial Services peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: HSBC (0.52x), AIZ (0.38x), AMP (0.53x), RJF (0.35x), AFL (0.35x).

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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.