Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 18% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 24h ago
Sector Performance
18th percentileTSLA
0.11x
Sector Median
0.47x
Sector Avg
1.14x
Deep Analysis
Tesla’s current Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.11x means the company uses only $0.11 of debt for every $1 of shareholder equity, indicating a very low reliance on borrowed money compared to its own funds.
This is far below the sector median of 0.47x among Consumer Cyclical peers, placing Tesla in the 18th percentile — meaning only 18% of peers have a lower ratio. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, so no directional insight can be drawn from recent periods. The combination of an extremely low debt level with no trend information suggests minimal financial risk from leverage at this point, but also offers no evidence of improvement or deterioration in the metric. This low debt-to-equity ratio supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by confirming a conservative capital structure that does not add notable downside risk, yet without a trend, it does not create a clear bullish or bearish signal on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about TSLA?
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 TSLA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
TSLA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.11x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.47x, placing it in the 18th percentile.
Who are TSLA's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: JD (0.34x), COLM (0.30x), BROS (0.29x), BABA (0.25x), PHM (0.18x).
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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0.11x
Sector Median
0.47x
Sector Avg
1.14x
How TSLA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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