RF Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Higher than 48% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 963h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Debt-to-equity (D/E) measures the proportion of a company's funding that comes from debt versus shareholders' equity; at 0.39x, Regions Financial uses less debt relative to its own capital, indicating a conservative leverage profile.
Sector Performance
48th percentileRF
0.39x
Sector Median
0.46x
Sector Avg
0.94x
Prior Period
0.27x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Debt-to-equity (D/E) measures the proportion of a company's funding that comes from debt versus shareholders' equity; at 0.39x, Regions Financial uses less debt relative to its own capital, indicating a conservative leverage profile.
This is below the Financial Services sector median of 0.46x, placing Regions at the 48th percentile among peers, essentially in line with the typical firm. No trend can be assessed because year-over-year,
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about RF?
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 RF's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
RF's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.39x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.46x, placing it in the 48th percentile.
Who are RF's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Financial Services peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: HSBC (0.52x), AIZ (0.38x), AMP (0.53x), PFG (0.36x), AFL (0.35x).
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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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0.39x
Sector Median
0.46x
Sector Avg
0.94x
How RF's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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