Debt-to-Equity Ratio
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Sector Performance
97th percentileWBA
4.04x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.08x
Deep Analysis
A company’s Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares its total liabilities to shareholders’ equity, with 4.04x meaning it has $4.04 of debt for every $1 of equity—a high level of financial leverage.
That ratio far exceeds the sector median of 0.75x, placing WBA in the 95th percentile among peers, indicating it carries substantially more debt than most of its industry. The year-over-year change is N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, so there is no trend data to assess direction. The combination of a very high current ratio with no available trend leaves the leverage picture static but elevated, implying heightened financial risk if earnings falter or interest costs rise. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because a debt level this extreme relative to peers typically signals caution rather than neutrality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about WBA?
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 WBA'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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4.04x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.08x
How WBA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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