Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 87% of Technology sector peers
Updated 647h ago
Sector Performance
87th percentileSNOW
1.43x
Sector Median
0.27x
Sector Avg
0.43x
Deep Analysis
Snowflake’s current Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 1.43x means the company has $1.43 of debt for every $1 of shareholder equity, indicating it relies more on borrowed funds than on owner capital.
This is well above the sector median of 0.27x, placing Snowflake in the 88th percentile among technology peers, meaning it has a higher debt load than nearly nine out of ten comparable firms. The year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and trend direction over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A, so no historical trajectory is available to assess whether leverage is rising or falling. The combination of a high debt-to-equity level with no trend data signals elevated financial risk from fixed obligations, but without a direction, it is unclear if that risk is increasing or decreasing. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the high relative leverage suggests a more cautious view than neutral, yet the lack of trend prevents a stronger negative stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about SNOW?
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 SNOW's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
SNOW's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 1.43x compares to a Technology sector median of 0.27x, placing it in the 87th percentile.
Who are SNOW's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: ACLS (0.04x), DIOD (0.03x), PLTR (0.03x), FORM (0.02x), AMBA (0.02x).
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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1.43x
Sector Median
0.27x
Sector Avg
0.43x
How SNOW's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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