Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 26% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 22h ago
Sector Performance
26th percentileBLK
0.26x
Sector Median
0.41x
Sector Avg
0.70x
Deep Analysis
BlackRock's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26x means that for every dollar of shareholder equity, the company has $0.26 of debt, indicating a low reliance on borrowing.
This ratio falls well below the financial-services sector median of 0.41x, placing BlackRock in the 26th percentile among peers — meaning most competitors carry more debt relative to equity. Over the past year, the ratio jumped 550.0% year-over-year (from 0.04x to 0.26x), while remaining unchanged quarter-over-quarter at 0.0%. The combination of a still-low absolute level with a sharp upward trend suggests that while current leverage is conservative, the company may be increasing debt to fund operations or growth, introducing modest risk. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the low ratio is a positive, but the rapid recent increase prevents a clearly bullish or bearish read.
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 0.26x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.41x, placing it in the 26th percentile.
Who are BLK's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Financial Services peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: RJF (0.43x), AIZ (0.38x), SPGI (0.44x), COF (0.45x), AFL (0.35x).
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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0.26x
Sector Median
0.41x
Sector Avg
0.70x
How BLK's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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