SYY Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Debt-to-equity ratio measures how much debt a company uses to fund operations relative to shareholders' equity; at 5.07x, SYY carries $5.07 of debt for every $1 of equity, a high-leverage position.
Sector Performance
97th percentileSYY
5.07x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
Prior Period
6.10x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Debt-to-equity ratio measures how much debt a company uses to fund operations relative to shareholders' equity; at 5.07x, SYY carries $5.07 of debt for every $1 of equity, a high-leverage position.
The sector median is 0.72x, placing SYY in the 97th percentile, meaning it carries more debt relative to equity than nearly all sector peers. The ratio declined from 6.10x to 5.07x, a 16.9% drop quarter-over-quarter, showing the company is actively reducing leverage; the year-over-year change is not available. A very high but falling ratio suggests financial risk is easing from an elevated starting point
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about SYY?
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.
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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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5.07x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
How SYY's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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