Debt-to-Equity Ratio

The debt-to-equity ratio measures a company’s financial leverage by comparing total liabilities to shareholders’ equity.

Palantir’s current ratio of 0.03x means it has only $0.03 of debt for every $1 of equity, indicating minimal reliance on borrowing. This is far below the technology sector median of 0.35x, placing the company in the 4th percentile — meaning only 4% of peers have a lower ratio. The metric has been completely stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year change of +0.0% and a quarter-over-quarter change of +0.0%. The combination of an extremely low level and a flat trend suggests virtually no balance-sheet risk from debt, but also implies the company is not using leverage to fuel growth, which can limit upside potential in expansions. This low, stable debt profile supports a neutral overall verdict — it removes a key risk factor but does not by itself signal a strong investment opportunity.

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