GL Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 369h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46x means the company uses 46 cents of debt for every dollar of shareholders' equity, showing it relies more on shareholder funding than borrowed money.
Sector Performance
32th percentileGL
0.46x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
0.08x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46x means the company uses 46 cents of debt for every dollar of shareholders' equity, showing it relies more on shareholder funding than borrowed money.
This is below the sector median of 0.74x, placing the company at the 31st percentile among peers, so it carries less leverage than most comparable firms. The trend data is unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 0.46x are provided. Since the level is low but the trend cannot be assessed, the risk picture is only partially visible—lower leverage can reduce financial distress risk, but no momentum is known. With a below-median ratio and no trend signals, the metric neither raises a red flag nor adds positive momentum to the investment case. This directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the low debt level is a modest positive, but the missing trend data prevents any stronger conclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about GL?
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 GL'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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0.46x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
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