MDLZ Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio measures a company’s total liabilities relative to shareholders’ equity, with 0.82x meaning MDLZ has $0.82 of debt for every $1 of equity.
Sector Performance
55th percentileMDLZ
0.82x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
0.84x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio measures a company’s total liabilities relative to shareholders’ equity, with 0.82x meaning MDLZ has $0.82 of debt for every $1 of equity.
This sits above the sector median of 0.73x, placing MDLZ at the 55th percentile among peers, so leverage is slightly higher than typical. The trend is not available: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 0.82x were provided. With a modestly elevated level against peers and no trend data to show whether leverage is rising or falling, the risk picture is neither clearly improving nor worsening. The higher ratio implies somewhat greater financial risk than the sector norm, but the absence of directional movement limits any strong concern. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the level is only mildly above median and the lack of trend information offers no reason to shift toward bullish or bearish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about MDLZ?
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 MDLZ'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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0.82x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How MDLZ's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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