Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 100% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 1079h ago
Sector Performance
100th percentileEDIT
16.33x
Sector Median
0.43x
Sector Avg
0.81x
Deep Analysis
Editas Medicine's debt-to-equity ratio of 16.33x means the company has $16.33 of debt for every $1 of shareholder equity, indicating heavy reliance on borrowed funds.
This ratio sits far above the healthcare sector median of 0.45x, placing Editas in the 100th percentile among peers, meaning it has the highest leverage in its group. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is listed as N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, so no direction can be assessed. Without a trend, the current extreme level alone signals elevated financial risk, as high debt can strain cash flows if revenue or earnings falter. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, because such outsized leverage relative to peers increases the company's vulnerability to interest costs and credit conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about EDIT?
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 EDIT's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
EDIT's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 16.33x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 0.43x, placing it in the 100th percentile.
Who are EDIT's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Healthcare peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: BIIB (0.34x), BIO (0.18x), NTRA (0.14x), NTLA (0.13x), RMD (0.13x).
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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16.33x
Sector Median
0.43x
Sector Avg
0.81x
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