Debt-to-Equity Ratio
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Sector Performance
78th percentileMMC
1.52x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.08x
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: ETSY (-2.62x), MCK (-3.00x), TDG (-3.40x), VRSK (-3.81x), MAR (-4.04x).
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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1.52x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.08x
How MMC's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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