Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 16% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 22h ago
Sector Performance
16th percentileTSLA
0.11x
Sector Median
0.77x
Sector Avg
2.56x
Deep Analysis
Tesla's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11x means the company uses very little borrowed money compared to its shareholders' equity, indicating a conservative capital structure with low financial leverage.
This ratio is far below the sector median of 0.77x, placing Tesla in the 16th percentile among its Consumer Cyclical peers — meaning only 16% of peers have an even lower debt burden. The trend data for this metric is not available, with the year-over-year change reported as N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change also reported as N/A, so no directional insight can be drawn from recent periods. The combination of an extremely low debt level and the absence of a trend suggests minimal default risk from leverage, but it also limits the ability to assess whether the company is shifting its financing strategy. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the low ratio reduces downside risk but does not by itself signal a compelling investment opportunity without other growth or profitability factors.
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 0.77x, placing it in the 16th percentile.
Who are TSLA's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: GOEV (0.34x), ABNB (0.33x), MELI (0.33x), EVGO (0.32x), COLM (0.30x).
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
0.77x
Sector Avg
2.56x
How TSLA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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