SONY Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Debt-to-equity ratio shows how much debt a company uses relative to its own shareholder equity; a 0.14x value means Sony has 14 cents of debt for every dollar of equity, indicating low financial leverage.
Sector Performance
14th percentileSONY
0.14x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.52x
Prior Period
0.13x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Debt-to-equity ratio shows how much debt a company uses relative to its own shareholder equity; a 0.14x value means Sony has 14 cents of debt for every dollar of equity, indicating low financial leverage.
Compared to sector peers, Sony’s ratio is far below the sector median of 0.74x, placing it in the 14th percentile, meaning only 14% of peers have lower debt levels. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio rose from 0.13x to 0.14x, a +7.7% increase. With such a low level and only a slight quarterly uptick, the trend points to minimal balance-sheet risk, though the small rise suggests debt is growing modestly. This combination of very low leverage and a mild increase implies limited near-term financial distress risk, leaving room for potential upside if operations improve. This metric contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, since a low debt ratio generally supports financial stability rather than caution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about SONY?
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 SONY's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: W (-1.00x), MSCI (-2.37x), SBAC (-2.75x), LCID (-3.08x), TDG (-3.41x).
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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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0.14x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.52x
How SONY's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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