O Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio measures a company's total liabilities against its shareholders' equity, so at 0.78x, O carries 78 cents of debt for every dollar of equity.
Sector Performance
53th percentileO
0.78x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
0.76x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio measures a company's total liabilities against its shareholders' equity, so at 0.78x, O carries 78 cents of debt for every dollar of equity.
This sits slightly above the sector median of 0.73x, placing O in the 53rd percentile among peers, meaning it is more leveraged than just over half of comparable companies. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter increase is +2.6%, moving from 0.76x to the current 0.78x. Since the level is above the sector norm and has risen in the latest quarter, the metric points to a modest rise in financial risk. This combination of higher-than-median leverage and a recent upward trend suggests additional caution is warranted. It supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict directly, as the debt load is both elevated and expanding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about O?
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 O's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), PRU (0.78x), GLW (0.67x), 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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0.78x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How O's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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