SLB Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio measures a company's total liabilities against shareholders' equity, so 0.49x means SLB has 49 cents of debt for every dollar of equity, indicating moderate leverage.
Sector Performance
36th percentileSLB
0.49x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
Prior Period
0.44x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio measures a company's total liabilities against shareholders' equity, so 0.49x means SLB has 49 cents of debt for every dollar of equity, indicating moderate leverage.
The sector median is 0.73x, and SLB's 0.49x places it in the 36th percentile among peers, meaning most sector companies carry higher debt relative to equity. The year-over-year change is not reported (N/A), but the quarter-over-quarter change is a rise of 11.4%, moving the ratio from 0.44x to the current 0.49x. The current level is below the sector median
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about SLB?
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.
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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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0.49x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
How SLB's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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