MCO Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio, which compares total liabilities to shareholder equity, sits at 2.30x, meaning the company carries $2.30 of debt for every $1 of equity – a high leverage level for most investors to digest.
Sector Performance
88th percentileMCO
2.30x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
Prior Period
2.33x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio, which compares total liabilities to shareholder equity, sits at 2.30x, meaning the company carries $2.30 of debt for every $1 of equity – a high leverage level for most investors to digest.
Against sector peers, this places MCO at the 88th percentile, well above the sector median of 0.72x, so only 12% of comparable firms have higher debt burdens. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available, and no trend direction over the last eight quarters exists, leaving the ratio’s trajectory unknown from this data. The combination of an
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about MCO?
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.
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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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2.30x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
How MCO's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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