MMC Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 3033h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio measures how much debt a company uses to finance its operations relative to shareholder equity.
Sector Performance
77th percentileMMC
1.52x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Deep Analysis
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio measures how much debt a company uses to finance its operations relative to shareholder equity.
At 1.52x, MMC has $1.52 in debt for every $1 of equity. This is well above the sector median of 0.75x, placing MMC in the 76th percentile among sector peers, meaning it uses more debt than three-quarters of them. However, no year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, or multi-quarter trend data is available, so the direction of this leverage is unknown. The combination of a high debt level relative to peers with no trend information introduces uncertainty: it could signal elevated financial risk or a deliberate strategy if leverage is stable or declining, but without trends a clear assessment is not possible. This ambiguity supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric alone neither strongly confirms an opportunity nor a clear risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about MMC?
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 MMC'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).
Learn More About Debt-to-Equity Ratio
How to Spot a Debt Problem Before It Hits the Stock Price
Learn how to spot a debt problem in stocks using D/E, interest coverage, and net debt/EBITDA ratios. Real examples from META and MSFT, plus danger thresholds you need to know.
Debt/Equity Ratio: How Much Debt Is Too Much?
The debt to equity ratio explained: why context, interest coverage, and sector norms matter far more than the raw number when assessing debt risk.
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.
Master MMC's Valuation
Get the complete institutional research report covering all fundamental and technical metrics.
View full MMC research report →MMC
1.52x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How MMC's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
Also Analyze
Not financial advice. Research tool only. Data may be delayed.