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ROP Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

0.61x

Higher than 48% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 441h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Roper Technologies has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61x, meaning it carries 61 cents of debt for every dollar of shareholders' equity — a common measure of financial leverage.

Sector Performance

48th percentile

ROP

0.61x

Sector Median

0.62x

Sector Avg

0.69x

Prior Period

0.56x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Roper Technologies has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61x, meaning it carries 61 cents of debt for every dollar of shareholders' equity — a common measure of financial leverage.

This sits just below the Industrials sector median of 0.63x and places the company at the 46th percentile among peers, so leverage is essentially in line with the typical industrial firm. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio rose 8.9% from 0.56x, showing a recent increase in debt relative to equity. The combination of a near-median level and a rising quarter-over-quarter trend suggests modestly increasing financial risk, yet still within a normal range for the sector. This does not point to a clear advantage or disadvantage for investors. It supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the debt-to-equity ratio neither signals an unusually risky balance sheet nor a particularly conservative one.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

ROP's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.61x compares to a Industrials sector median of 0.62x, placing it in the 48th percentile.

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

The closest Industrials peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: PWR (0.63x), ADP (0.63x), RTX (0.56x), CHRW (0.79x), JOBY (0.36x).

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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.