SPOT Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Higher than 20% of Communication Services sector peers
Updated 2531h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Spotify’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06x means that for every dollar of shareholder equity, the company has only $0.06 in debt, indicating very low leverage and a conservative capital structure.
Sector Performance
20th percentileSPOT
0.06x
Sector Median
0.32x
Sector Avg
0.35x
Deep Analysis
Spotify’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06x means that for every dollar of shareholder equity, the company has only $0.06 in debt, indicating very low leverage and a conservative capital structure.
That ratio sits well below the Communication Services sector median of 0.35x, placing Spotify in the 17th percentile among peers — meaning 83% of sector companies carry higher debt relative to equity. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and historical values for the last eight quarters are all reported as N/A. Because the current level is exceptionally low but no trend information exists, the investment risk from leverage appears minimal right now, though the lack of directional change limits any assessment of increasing or decreasing financial aggression. This extremely low debt burden supports a cautious view, but it does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the ratio is a positive factor, but not strong enough alone to shift the rating given the absence of trend data and other considerations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about SPOT?
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 SPOT's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
SPOT's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.06x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 0.32x, placing it in the 20th percentile.
Who are SPOT's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Communication Services peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: BIDU (0.32x), META (0.32x), PINS (0.34x), DASH (0.27x), NFLX (0.47x).
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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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0.06x
Sector Median
0.32x
Sector Avg
0.35x
How SPOT's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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