EQR Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 1395h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
At 0.79x, EQR’s debt-to-equity ratio means the company carries 79 cents of debt for every dollar of shareholders’ equity, a measure of financial leverage.
Sector Performance
54th percentileEQR
0.79x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
Prior Period
0.81x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
At 0.79x, EQR’s debt-to-equity ratio means the company carries 79 cents of debt for every dollar of shareholders’ equity, a measure of financial leverage.
This is slightly above the sector median of 0.74x, placing EQR at the 53th percentile among peers, so its leverage is close to the middle of the group. The trend is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are N/A, and only a single historical value of 0.79x is reported. With a level just above peers and no trend data, the metric offers little directional signal for investment risk or opportunity. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because EQR’s leverage is broadly in line with its sector and there is no observed movement to change that assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about EQR?
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.
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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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0.79x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
How EQR's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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