VTR Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 1107h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Ventas’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87x means the company uses 87 cents of debt for every dollar of shareholder equity, showing the balance between borrowed funds and owner investment.
Sector Performance
59th percentileVTR
0.87x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
Prior Period
0.95x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Ventas’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87x means the company uses 87 cents of debt for every dollar of shareholder equity, showing the balance between borrowed funds and owner investment.
That is above the sector median of 0.74x, placing the company in the 59th percentile among peers, so it carries more leverage than most. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decrease of 8.4%, from 0.95x to the current 0.87x, indicating the company has been paying down debt or building equity. A debt level above peers but trending downward suggests moderate financial risk that is easing, offering a slight improvement in balance-sheet health. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the elevated leverage is tempered by recent deleveraging but does not strongly signal either risk or opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about VTR?
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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0.87x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
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