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FMC Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

2.62x

Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much a company relies on borrowed money versus shareholder funding; a ratio of 2.49x means FMC has $2.49 of debt for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

92th percentile

FMC

2.62x

Sector Median

0.74x

Sector Avg

2.51x

Prior Period

2.49x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much a company relies on borrowed money versus shareholder funding; a ratio of 2.49x means FMC has $2.49 of debt for every $1 of equity.

This is far above the sector median of 0.72x, placing FMC in the 90th percentile among peers—meaning it carries more leverage than 90% of comparable companies. The ratio has been stable over the last eight quarters, with no year-over-year change reported and a quarter-over-quarter decline of 2.7%. The combination of a high leverage level with a stable, slightly decreasing trend suggests that while the debt burden is elevated, it is not worsening, which can indicate controlled risk but still highlights greater financial vulnerability than peers. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the high debt-to-equity ratio is a concern, but the stable trend prevents it from being an outright negative signal for the stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about FMC?

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.

Who are FMC's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).

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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.