SBAC Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
A debt-to-equity ratio measures a company’s total liabilities against its shareholders’ equity; a negative value like -2.73x means liabilities exceed assets, leaving no positive equity cushion.
Sector Performance
4th percentileSBAC
-2.75x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
-2.73x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A debt-to-equity ratio measures a company’s total liabilities against its shareholders’ equity; a negative value like -2.73x means liabilities exceed assets, leaving no positive equity cushion.
This places the company at the 0th percentile among sector peers, far below the Real Estate sector median of 0.76x. The trend is unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no directional signal can be drawn from recent history. The combination of a deeply negative ratio and no observable trend points to elevated financial risk, as negative equity often indicates accumulated losses or aggressive leverage. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because a debt burden that wipes out equity is a material downside factor rather than a balanced one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about SBAC?
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.
Who are SBAC's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).
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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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-2.75x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How SBAC's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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