Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 48% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 24h ago
Sector Performance
48th percentileBWA
0.74x
Sector Median
0.77x
Sector Avg
2.56x
Deep Analysis
BorgWarner’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74x means the company uses $0.74 of debt for every $1.00 of shareholder equity — a measure of financial leverage that is generally lower when the number is smaller.
That ratio sits just below the consumer cyclical sector median of 0.77x, placing the company at the 48th percentile among its peers, meaning it has slightly less debt relative to equity than about half of the sector. Historical trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is listed as N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and there is no recorded trend direction over the last eight quarters. Because the current level is near the sector median but there is no trend information, there is no clear signal of a rising or falling leverage risk, leaving the investment implications neutral. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict on the stock, as the company’s debt-to-equity ratio does not stand out as either a concern or an advantage compared to its sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about BWA?
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 BWA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
BWA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.74x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.77x, placing it in the 48th percentile.
Who are BWA's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: ABNB (0.33x), MELI (0.33x), EVGO (0.32x), COLM (0.30x), SE (0.28x).
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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0.74x
Sector Median
0.77x
Sector Avg
2.56x
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