GOLD Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Higher than 68% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 611h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity, showing how much of its operations are financed by debt versus owner capital.
Sector Performance
68th percentileGOLD
0.84x
Sector Median
0.46x
Sector Avg
0.94x
Prior Period
0.12x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity, showing how much of its operations are financed by debt versus owner capital.
At 0.84x, GOLD carries 84 cents of debt for every dollar of equity, which is above the sector median of 0.53x and places the firm in the 63rd percentile among its Financial Services peers. The trend is not evaluable: the YoY and QoQ changes are both N/A, and the only historical value provided is the current 0.84x. This combination of elevated leverage relative to peers with no observable momentum means there is no directional signal from this metric, so the risk is tied purely to the current balance-sheet structure. The ratio is higher than typical peers but not extreme, suggesting moderate financial risk without immediate red flags. This metric neither strengthens nor undermines the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it aligns with a balanced assessment rather than a clear positive or negative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about GOLD?
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 GOLD's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
GOLD's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.84x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.46x, placing it in the 68th percentile.
Who are GOLD's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Financial Services peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: RF (0.39x), HSBC (0.52x), AIZ (0.38x), AMP (0.53x), PFG (0.36x).
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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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0.84x
Sector Median
0.46x
Sector Avg
0.94x
How GOLD's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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