Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 75% of Consumer Defensive sector peers
Updated 48h ago
Sector Performance
75th percentileBUD
0.81x
Sector Median
0.68x
Sector Avg
-0.41x
Deep Analysis
A company's debt-to-equity ratio compares its total liabilities to shareholders' equity, with 0.81x meaning Anheuser-Busch InBev has $0.81 of debt for every dollar of equity — a moderate leverage level.
This ratio sits above the sector median of 0.68x, placing the stock in the 75th percentile among Consumer Defensive peers, indicating higher debt usage than most competitors. The year-over-year change is not available, but the metric declined by 3.6% quarter-over-quarter from the prior quarter's 0.84x, showing a recent reduction in leverage. The combination of a moderately elevated ratio (above median) with a declining trend suggests the company is reducing debt but still carries more relative to equity than typical sector peers, offering a cautiously improving risk profile. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the leverage is higher than the sector norm but improving, and the ratio alone does not point to a clear bullish or bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about BUD?
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 BUD's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
BUD's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.81x compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 0.68x, placing it in the 75th percentile.
Who are BUD's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: PG (0.68x), DNUT (0.70x), BTI (0.72x), WMT (0.55x), ADM (0.47x).
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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0.81x
Sector Median
0.68x
Sector Avg
-0.41x
How BUD's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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