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W Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

-1.00x

Updated 131h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A Debt-to-Equity Ratio of -1.00x means the company has negative shareholders' equity, with total liabilities exceeding total assets; it measures how much debt a firm uses relative to its own capital.

Sector Performance

7th percentile

-1.00x

Sector Median

0.74x

Sector Avg

2.52x

Prior Period

-1.03x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

A Debt-to-Equity Ratio of -1.00x means the company has negative shareholders' equity, with total liabilities exceeding total assets; it measures how much debt a firm uses relative to its own capital.

This sits far below the sector median of 0.74x, placing the company in the 6th percentile among peers, indicating almost all comparable firms have healthier capitalization. The trend is not fully available: year-over-year change is N/A, while quarter-over-quarter the ratio improved by +2.9% from -1.03x to -1.00x. The persistently negative level signals elevated financial risk, as negative equity often reflects cumulative losses or aggressive buybacks, though the slight QoQ improvement suggests a marginal reduction in that imbalance. This level alone contradicts any risk-on stance, and the limited trend data does not offset the structural concern. Therefore, this metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about W?

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.

Who are W's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: MCK (-2.29x), MSCI (-2.37x), SBAC (-2.75x), LCID (-3.08x), TDG (-3.41x).

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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.