Debt-to-Equity Ratio
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Sector Performance
41th percentileWAB
0.59x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.08x
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total debt to its shareholders’ equity, showing how much it relies on borrowing.
At 0.59x, WAB’s debt is lower than its equity, suggesting a conservative financing approach. This ratio is below the sector median of 0.73x, placing WAB in the 41st percentile among peers, meaning most comparable companies have higher leverage. Neither year-over-year nor quarter-over-quarter change data is available, so the trend direction is not evaluable. The combination of a below-median leverage level with no trend data implies moderate financial risk but offers no signal of improvement or deterioration. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict, as the current ratio neither strongly contradicts nor reinforces a bullish or bearish case given the static comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about WAB?
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 WAB's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: ETSY (-2.62x), MCK (-3.00x), TDG (-3.40x), VRSK (-3.81x), MAR (-4.04x).
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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0.59x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.08x
How WAB's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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