Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 56% of Energy sector peers
Updated 1078h ago
Sector Performance
56th percentileESTE
0.95x
Sector Median
0.68x
Sector Avg
1.12x
Deep Analysis
Earthstone Energy's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95x means that for every dollar of shareholder equity, the company carries 95 cents of debt—a measure of financial leverage that indicates how much the business relies on borrowed funds.
At this level, the company is above the Energy sector median of 0.76x, placing it in the 58th percentile among peers, meaning it uses more debt than roughly 58% of comparable firms. Trend data for this metric is not available: the year-over-year change is listed as N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, leaving no directional insight. The combination of a moderately elevated debt level and no trend history suggests a neutral risk profile—investors should monitor future changes but have no immediate signal of increasing or decreasing leverage. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the ratio is only slightly above the sector median and lacks trend context to justify a bullish or bearish tilt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about ESTE?
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 ESTE's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
ESTE's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.95x compares to a Energy sector median of 0.68x, placing it in the 56th percentile.
Who are ESTE's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Energy peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: APA (0.68x), REI (0.68x), MTDR (0.62x), AR (0.59x), BKR (0.84x).
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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0.95x
Sector Median
0.68x
Sector Avg
1.12x
How ESTE's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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