Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Updated 270h ago
Sector Performance
16th percentileWDC
0.16x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.08x
Deep Analysis
WDC’s current Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.16x means that for every dollar of shareholder equity, the company has only $0.16 in debt — a very low level of financial leverage.
Compared to sector peers, this sits far below the sector median of 0.73x, placing WDC in the 16th percentile of its peer group. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters; the year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change was -11.1% (from 0.18x to 0.16x). The combination of a very low ratio and a slightly declining trend suggests minimal debt risk, but could also indicate the company is not using leverage to pursue growth. This low Debt-to-Equity Ratio supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by confirming financial stability without pointing to either a clear advantage or concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about WDC?
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 WDC'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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0.16x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.08x
How WDC's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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