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NTLA Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

0.13x

Higher than 45% of Healthcare sector peers

Updated 2555h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity, measuring how much it relies on borrowing versus its own funds.

Sector Performance

45th percentile

NTLA

0.13x

Sector Median

0.26x

Sector Avg

0.89x

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Deep Analysis

The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity, measuring how much it relies on borrowing versus its own funds.

At 0.13x, Intellia Therapeutics carries very little debt relative to equity, indicating a conservative capital structure. This is well below the healthcare sector median of 0.45x, placing the company in the 30th percentile among its peers—meaning 70% of sector firms have higher leverage. Trend data is not available (N/A for year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes), so no directional insight can be drawn. The combination of a low ratio with no trend history suggests low financial risk from debt, but the absence of a track record limits assessment of whether this level is stable or changing. A low debt-to-equity ratio typically supports a neutral investment stance by showing the company is not overleveraged, though the overall NEUTRAL verdict likely reflects other factors such as clinical-stage risks or market conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about NTLA?

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 NTLA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?

NTLA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.13x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 0.26x, placing it in the 45th percentile.

Who are NTLA's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest Healthcare peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: BIO (0.17x), BIIB (0.34x), TECH (0.10x), BEAM (0.09x), RVTY (0.45x).

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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.