WAT Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 1011h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Debt-to-equity compares a company's total liabilities to shareholder equity, and the current 0.33x means WAT carries roughly 33 cents of debt for every dollar of equity.
Sector Performance
27th percentileWAT
0.33x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
Prior Period
0.34x(Sep 2026)
Deep Analysis
Debt-to-equity compares a company's total liabilities to shareholder equity, and the current 0.33x means WAT carries roughly 33 cents of debt for every dollar of equity.
That is well below the sector median of 0.73x, placing WAT in the 26th percentile among peers, so it uses less debt than most comparable firms. The ratio ticked down from 0.34x to 0.33x over the quarter, a 2.9% decrease, though the year-over-year change is not available. This decline
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about WAT?
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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0.33x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
How WAT's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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