MTB Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) measures how much debt a company uses to finance its operations compared to the equity invested by shareholders.
Sector Performance
46th percentileMTB
0.68x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.14x
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) measures how much debt a company uses to finance its operations compared to the equity invested by shareholders.
At 0.68x, MTB has less debt relative to equity than the sector median of 0.73x, placing it in the 46th percentile among peers — meaning it uses slightly less leverage than about half of its sector. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both marked as N/A. The combination of a below-median D/E with no trend information suggests the company maintains a conservative capital structure, which reduces financial risk but offers no insight into recent changes in leverage. This metric is consistent with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the D/E is unremarkable and does not signal an extreme risk or opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about MTB?
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 MTB'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).
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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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0.68x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.14x
How MTB's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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