Debt-to-Equity Ratio

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much a company uses borrowed money versus shareholder funds to finance its operations; The Carlyle Group’s current ratio of 2.71x means it has $2.71 in debt for every $1 of equity.

This is well above the sector median of 0.63x, placing the firm in the 86th percentile among financial services peers, indicating a higher reliance on debt than most competitors. Because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both reported as N/A, and only one historical value is available, there is no observable trend to assess. The combination of a high leverage level with no trend data suggests the current debt burden carries elevated risk, as any downturn could pressure the company’s ability to service its obligations. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, since the elevated debt load reinforces the need for careful monitoring of financial stability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Closest Sector Peers