SE Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Higher than 15% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 443h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.15x means the company uses 15 cents of debt for every dollar of shareholders’ equity, indicating low financial leverage.
Sector Performance
15th percentileSE
0.15x
Sector Median
0.47x
Sector Avg
2.02x
Prior Period
0.28x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
A Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.15x means the company uses 15 cents of debt for every dollar of shareholders’ equity, indicating low financial leverage.
This is well below the sector median of 0.47x, placing SE in the 23rd percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers, meaning most comparable firms carry more debt. The metric’s trend is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are listed as N/A, so no directional conclusion can be drawn from recent history. The combination of a very low current ratio and an unknown trend suggests limited near-term balance-sheet strain, but also no evidence of improving or deteriorating leverage. For an investor, the low level reduces distress risk, yet the lack of trend data leaves uncertainty about how management is financing growth. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the low ratio is a positive anchor but the absence of movement prevents a stronger bullish or bearish tilt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about SE?
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 SE's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
SE's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.15x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.47x, placing it in the 15th percentile.
Who are SE's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: BOOT (0.59x), CAVA (0.62x), BWA (0.69x), GME (0.71x), SG (0.73x).
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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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0.15x
Sector Median
0.47x
Sector Avg
2.02x
How SE's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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