LH Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 1041h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The Debt-to-Equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity, indicating how much debt finances operations relative to owner investment.
Sector Performance
49th percentileLH
0.73x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
0.83x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
The Debt-to-Equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity, indicating how much debt finances operations relative to owner investment.
LH’s current ratio of 0.73x exactly matches the sector median of 0.73x, placing the company at the 50th percentile among its peers — a perfectly average positioning. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, and no historical values beyond the current one are provided. Without a trend, the combination of a sector-median level and zero directional information offers no clear shift in financial leverage, implying neither heightened risk nor any emerging opportunity from this metric alone. This balanced, static reading directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the Debt-to-Equity ratio does not tilt the assessment toward either an underweight or overweight stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about LH?
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 LH'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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0.73x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How LH's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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