LHX Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.53x means the company carries $0.53 of debt for every $1.00 of shareholder equity, a measure of financial leverage.
Sector Performance
38th percentileLHX
0.53x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
0.58x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.53x means the company carries $0.53 of debt for every $1.00 of shareholder equity, a measure of financial leverage.
That level is below the sector median of 0.74x, placing it in the 38th percentile among peers, so it leans toward lower leverage than most comparable companies. The year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -8.6%, with the ratio falling from 0.58x to 0.53x. The combination of a below-median ratio and a recent decline indicates reduced reliance on borrowed funds, which lessens financial strain and default risk. This also gives the company more flexibility to absorb downturns or take on new debt if needed. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: leverage is neither alarmingly high nor unusually conservative, so it does not push the stock decisively in either direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about LHX?
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 LHX'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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0.53x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How LHX's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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