MSTR Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 131h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity, showing how much debt is used for every dollar of equity.
Sector Performance
15th percentileMSTR
0.15x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.52x
Prior Period
0.18x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity, showing how much debt is used for every dollar of equity.
MSTR’s current 0.15x means it carries $0.15 of debt for every $1.00 of equity, a low-leverage position. This sits far below the sector median of 0.74x, placing MSTR in the 15th percentile among peers, so most competitors use more debt. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio fell 16.7%, from 0.18x to 0.15x. A low and declining debt level reduces financial risk and gives the company more buffer against downturns, which is an opportunity rather than a red flag. On this metric alone, the low leverage and improving trend contradict the overall CAUTIOUS verdict,
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about MSTR?
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 MSTR's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: W (-1.00x), MSCI (-2.37x), SBAC (-2.75x), LCID (-3.08x), TDG (-3.41x).
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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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0.15x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.52x
How MSTR's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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