Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Updated 174h ago
Sector Performance
0th percentileHPQ
-67.12x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.08x
Deep Analysis
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity.
A negative ratio of -67.12x means HPQ’s liabilities exceed its assets, resulting in negative equity — a sign of financial distress. This is far worse than the sector median of 0.72x, placing HPQ in the 0th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change and eight-quarter trend direction are listed as N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -2455.1%, plummeting from 2.85x to -67.12x in one quarter. A negative equity level combined with a sharp quarterly decline signals elevated bankruptcy risk and a highly leveraged, unstable capital structure. This extreme metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it points to a severe risk that a neutral rating would typically not capture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about HPQ?
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 HPQ's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: MSCI (-2.31x), ETSY (-2.62x), MCK (-3.00x), TDG (-3.40x), VRSK (-3.81x).
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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-67.12x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.08x
How HPQ's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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