RJF Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Higher than 32% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 82h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Debt-to-equity ratio measures a company's debt relative to shareholders' equity; at 0.35x, Raymond James has $0.35 of debt for every $1 of equity, indicating a conservative leverage level.
Sector Performance
32th percentileRJF
0.35x
Sector Median
0.46x
Sector Avg
0.94x
Prior Period
0.34x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Debt-to-equity ratio measures a company's debt relative to shareholders' equity; at 0.35x, Raymond James has $0.35 of debt for every $1 of equity, indicating a conservative leverage level.
This is below the Financial Services sector median of 0.60x, placing the company at the 33rd percentile among peers, meaning most peers carry more debt. The year-over-year change is N/A, while the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +2.9% increase from 0.34x to 0
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about RJF?
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 RJF's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
RJF's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.35x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.46x, placing it in the 32th percentile.
Who are RJF'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), AFL (0.35x), SOFI (0.30x).
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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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0.35x
Sector Median
0.46x
Sector Avg
0.94x
How RJF's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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