Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 28% of Communication Services sector peers
Updated 194h ago
Sector Performance
28th percentileGOOG
0.16x
Sector Median
0.32x
Sector Avg
0.46x
Deep Analysis
Alphabet's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16x means the company uses 16 cents of debt for every dollar of shareholder equity, indicating low financial leverage.
This is well below the Communication Services sector median of 0.32x, placing Alphabet in the 28th percentile — meaning 72% of peers have higher debt ratios. Over the last eight quarters the ratio has been trending upward, though the year-over-year change was not available, and the most recent quarter-over-quarter change was a decline of 15.8%. The combination of a low absolute ratio (safe level) with an increasing trend (potential gradual shift toward more debt) presents limited near-term risk but warrants monitoring for further rises. This metric directly supports the overall BULLISH verdict because Alphabet maintains conservative leverage relative to its sector, reducing financial risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about GOOG?
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 GOOG's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
GOOG's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.16x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 0.32x, placing it in the 28th percentile.
Who are GOOG's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Communication Services peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: BIDU (0.32x), PINS (0.34x), META (0.36x), DASH (0.27x), YELP (0.21x).
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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0.16x
Sector Median
0.32x
Sector Avg
0.46x
How GOOG's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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