TMO Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much debt a company uses to finance its assets relative to shareholders' equity; at 0.81x, TMO has $0.81 of debt for every $1 of equity.
Sector Performance
56th percentileTMO
0.81x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
Prior Period
0.83x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much debt a company uses to finance its assets relative to shareholders' equity; at 0.81x, TMO has $0.81 of debt for every $1 of equity.
That level sits above the sector median of 0.74x, placing TMO in the 55th percentile among peers, so it carries slightly more leverage than most. The year-over-year change is N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is -2.4%, showing a modest reduction in leverage. The 8-quarter trend is N/A, with only two historical values available: 0.81x most recently and 0.83x prior. The combination of a debt level modestly above the sector median and a slight downward tilt suggests manageable financial risk without a clear improvement or deterioration. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the leverage is neither unusually high nor rapidly changing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about TMO?
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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0.81x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
How TMO's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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