LNC Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 345h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity, showing how much debt is used to fund operations relative to owner capital.
Sector Performance
42th percentileLNC
0.60x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
0.62x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity, showing how much debt is used to fund operations relative to owner capital.
A current ratio of 0.60x means the company carries $0.60 of debt for every $1.00 of equity. This is lower than the sector median of 0.73x, placing the company at the 42nd percentile among peers, so it uses less leverage than most comparable firms. The trend is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, with only the single current value of 0.60x on record. The combination of a below-median debt level and no observable trend implies a stable, conservative capital structure, but it offers no signal of improving or deteriorating risk. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the moderate leverage suggests neither a clear danger nor a clear advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about LNC?
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 LNC'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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0.60x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How LNC's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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