LRCX Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Higher than 0% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers
Updated 197h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A company's debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio compares its total liabilities to shareholders' equity, showing how much of the company is financed by borrowing versus investor capital; a 0.30x reading means it has $0.30 of debt for every $1.00 of equity, indicating a low reliance on borrowing.
Sector Performance
0th percentileLRCX
0.30x
Sector Median
0.59x
Sector Avg
0.62x
Prior Period
0.35x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A company's debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio compares its total liabilities to shareholders' equity, showing how much of the company is financed by borrowing versus investor capital; a 0.30x reading means it has $0.30 of debt for every $1.00 of equity, indicating a low reliance on borrowing.
This is far more conservative than the sector median of 0.58x, placing LRCX at the 0th percentile among its technology peers—meaning it carries less debt than virtually all of them. The year-over-year change is not available (N/A), but the ratio fell 14.3% quarter-over-quarter from 0.35x to 0.30x, showing a recent reduction in leverage. The combination of a very low debt level and a recent decline in debt suggests limited financial risk from balance-sheet strain, though it also means the company is not using cheap leverage to amplify growth. This low-risk debt profile supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it does not introduce red flags but also does not signal an aggressive growth catalyst to justify a bullish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about LRCX?
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 LRCX's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
LRCX's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.30x compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 0.59x, placing it in the 0th percentile.
Who are LRCX's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: NOW (0.60x), INTC (0.58x), QCOM (0.55x), TXN (0.78x), KLAC (0.93x).
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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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0.30x
Sector Median
0.59x
Sector Avg
0.62x
How LRCX's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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