NDAQ Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 225h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio measures a company's total debt relative to its shareholders' equity; a lower ratio indicates less reliance on borrowed funds.
Sector Performance
49th percentileNDAQ
0.73x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
0.74x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio measures a company's total debt relative to its shareholders' equity; a lower ratio indicates less reliance on borrowed funds.
NDAQ’s current ratio of 0.73x is identical to the sector median of 0.73x, placing it at the 49th percentile among peers, meaning it is roughly at the midpoint. Year-over-year change is not available, but the ratio declined by 1.4% quarter-over-quarter, moving from 0.74x to 0.73x. This slight decrease suggests the company is modestly reducing its leverage relative to equity, though the change is small. The combination of a ratio exactly at the sector median with a small downward trend implies a balanced financial risk profile — neither overleveraged nor overly conservative. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the moderate debt level and stable direction do not indicate a clear positive or negative outlier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about NDAQ?
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 NDAQ'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).
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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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0.73x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How NDAQ's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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