Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 44% of Energy sector peers
Updated 95h ago
Sector Performance
44th percentileMTDR
0.62x
Sector Median
0.68x
Sector Avg
1.12x
Deep Analysis
Matador Resources Company’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62x means the company uses $0.62 of debt for every $1.00 of shareholders’ equity, a measure of financial leverage.
This is lower than the sector median of 0.83x, placing Matador in the 41st percentile among its energy peers — indicating below-average debt use compared to similar companies. The metric’s year-over-year change is N/A, quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical trend data is available for the last eight quarters, so no direction can be inferred. The combination of a debt ratio below the sector median suggests relatively conservative leverage, which can reduce financial risk, but the absence of trend data leaves uncertainty about whether this level is stable or shifting. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the lower-than-median leverage is a modest positive but not strong enough to justify a bullish or bearish bias without trend information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about MTDR?
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.
How does MTDR's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
MTDR's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.62x compares to a Energy sector median of 0.68x, placing it in the 44th percentile.
Who are MTDR's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Energy peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: APA (0.68x), REI (0.68x), AR (0.59x), BKR (0.84x), SHEL (0.44x).
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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0.62x
Sector Median
0.68x
Sector Avg
1.12x
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