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ONTO Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

0.00x

Higher than 2% of Technology sector peers

Updated 2554h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Onto Innovation’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00x means the company has no debt relative to its shareholder equity, indicating it does not rely on borrowed money to finance operations.

Sector Performance

2th percentile

ONTO

0.00x

Sector Median

0.20x

Sector Avg

0.28x

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Deep Analysis

Onto Innovation’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00x means the company has no debt relative to its shareholder equity, indicating it does not rely on borrowed money to finance operations.

This is well below the sector median of 0.27x and places the firm in the 5th percentile among technology peers, meaning 95% of comparable companies carry more debt. The year-over-year change is not applicable and the quarter-over-quarter change is not applicable, as no historical ratio data is available to establish a trend. The combination of an extremely low level and an absent trend implies minimal financial risk from leverage, but offers no indication of whether this position is stable or shifting. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a zero-debt stance reduces downside risk, yet without a trend or context it does not provide a compelling reason to upgrade or downgrade the stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

ONTO's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.00x compares to a Technology sector median of 0.20x, placing it in the 2th percentile.

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

The closest Technology peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TSM (0.15x), PTC (0.41x), AVGO (0.74x), U (0.75x), AAPL (0.80x).

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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.