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ORCL Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

3.05x

Higher than 98% of Technology sector peers

Updated 197h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) measures a company's total liabilities against its shareholders' equity, indicating how much debt is used to finance assets relative to owner capital.

Sector Performance

98th percentile

ORCL

3.05x

Sector Median

0.20x

Sector Avg

0.28x

Prior Period

4.21x(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) measures a company's total liabilities against its shareholders' equity, indicating how much debt is used to finance assets relative to owner capital.

At 3.05x, ORCL carries $3.05 of debt for every $1 of equity, a high leverage level. This exceeds the Technology sector median of 0.24x, placing ORCL in the 99th percentile among peers. Trend data is unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no directional signal exists. The combination of a very high ratio with no trend information suggests elevated financial risk from debt, but offers no basis for expecting near-term improvement or deterioration. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the high leverage is a cautionary factor without a trend to confirm or relieve that concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

ORCL's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 3.05x compares to a Technology sector median of 0.20x, placing it in the 98th percentile.

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

The closest Technology peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: GLOB (0.17x), TSM (0.15x), GRAB (0.30x), NVDA (0.04x), PTC (0.41x).

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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.