JPM Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Higher than 80% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 805h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42x means JPMorgan carries $1.42 of debt for every $1 of shareholder equity, a measure of financial leverage.
Sector Performance
80th percentileJPM
1.42x
Sector Median
0.46x
Sector Avg
0.94x
Prior Period
3.39x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
A debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42x means JPMorgan carries $1.42 of debt for every $1 of shareholder equity, a measure of financial leverage.
That level sits well above the Financial Services sector median of 0.46x, placing the company at the 80th percentile among peers, so only 20% of comparable firms carry higher leverage. Both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are listed as N/A, and no trend data from the last eight quarters is available, so we cannot determine
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about JPM?
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 JPM's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
JPM's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 1.42x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.46x, placing it in the 80th percentile.
Who are JPM'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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1.42x
Sector Median
0.46x
Sector Avg
0.94x
How JPM's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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