Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 100% of Communication Services sector peers
Updated 24h ago
Sector Performance
100th percentileSNAP
2.02x
Sector Median
0.36x
Sector Avg
0.50x
Deep Analysis
A company's debt-to-equity ratio compares its total liabilities to shareholders' equity, with a higher number indicating heavier reliance on borrowed funds.
Snap's current ratio of 2.02x far exceeds the Communication Services sector median of 0.36x and places it in the 100th percentile among peers, meaning Snap has the highest leverage in its group. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change is listed as N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A. Without any directional trend, the elevated level alone signals that Snap carries substantially more debt relative to equity than its competitors, which can heighten financial risk. This combination of a very high ratio with no observable change supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the leverage burden increases vulnerability to interest rate shifts or earnings shortfalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about SNAP?
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 SNAP's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
SNAP's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 2.02x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 0.36x, placing it in the 100th percentile.
Who are SNAP's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Communication Services peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: BIDU (0.36x), META (0.36x), DASH (0.32x), PINS (0.42x), DIS (0.44x).
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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2.02x
Sector Median
0.36x
Sector Avg
0.50x
How SNAP's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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