NVDA Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Higher than 43% of Technology sector peers
Updated 804h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio measures how much debt a company uses to finance its assets relative to shareholders' equity.
Sector Performance
43th percentileNVDA
0.15x
Sector Median
0.17x
Sector Avg
0.26x
Prior Period
0.04x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio measures how much debt a company uses to finance its assets relative to shareholders' equity.
At 0.15x, NVIDIA carries $0.15 of debt for every $1.00 of equity — a conservative level that means it leans heavily on equity rather than borrowed money. Compared to the Technology sector median of 0.17x, NVIDIA sits at the 43rd percentile, so its leverage is slightly below the typical sector peer. The ratio climbed from 0.04x to 0.15x, a +275.0% quarter-over-quarter increase, though year-over-year data and the 8-quarter trend are unavailable,
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about NVDA?
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 NVDA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
NVDA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.15x compares to a Technology sector median of 0.17x, placing it in the 43th percentile.
Who are NVDA's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: SQ (0.07x), PCTY (0.07x), AMD (0.06x), SMAR (0.06x), KLIC (0.05x).
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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
0.17x
Sector Avg
0.26x
How NVDA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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