SU Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Higher than 22% of Energy sector peers
Updated 492h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A debt-to-equity ratio measures how much debt a company uses to finance its assets compared to shareholders' equity; a 0.22x ratio means SU has only 22 cents of debt for every dollar of equity, indicating a conservative capital structure.
Sector Performance
22th percentileSU
0.22x
Sector Median
0.62x
Sector Avg
0.85x
Prior Period
0.32x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
A debt-to-equity ratio measures how much debt a company uses to finance its assets compared to shareholders' equity; a 0.22x ratio means SU has only 22 cents of debt for every dollar of equity, indicating a conservative capital structure.
This is far below the Energy sector median of 0.82x, placing SU in the 14th percentile among peers — meaning only 14% of sector companies carry less debt relative to equity. The trend is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no directional pattern can be determined from the provided data. The low debt level alone suggests reduced financial risk, such as lower vulnerability to interest-rate hikes or cash-flow strain, but the lack of trend information leaves the recent trajectory of leverage unclear. This combination points to a stable risk profile with no immediate red flags, yet also no signal of improving or worsening financial leverage to drive a stronger view. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the low ratio reduces downside risk but does not, by itself, indicate a catalyst for outperformance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about SU?
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 SU's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
SU's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.22x compares to a Energy sector median of 0.62x, placing it in the 22th percentile.
Who are SU's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Energy peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: MTDR (0.62x), AR (0.59x), APA (0.68x), SEDG (0.81x), CNQ (0.37x).
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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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0.22x
Sector Median
0.62x
Sector Avg
0.85x
How SU's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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