FRT Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio (1.46x) measures how much debt a company uses relative to its shareholders' equity, indicating financial leverage.
Sector Performance
76th percentileFRT
1.46x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
1.49x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio (1.46x) measures how much debt a company uses relative to its shareholders' equity, indicating financial leverage.
Compared to sector peers, this ratio is more than double the sector median of 0.73x, placing the company in the 77th percentile — meaning it has higher leverage than 77% of its peers. The year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and trend over the last eight quarters are all not available (N/A), so no directional insight can be drawn from past movements. The high leverage level, combined with the absence of trend data, suggests elevated financial risk if earnings decline, but no clear signal of improvement or deterioration. This metric does not directly contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the high ratio points to risk while the lack of trend leaves uncertainty, supporting a cautious stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about FRT?
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 FRT'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.
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1.46x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How FRT's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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