Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 11% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 96h ago
Sector Performance
11th percentileWING
-1.51x
Sector Median
0.47x
Sector Avg
1.16x
Deep Analysis
Wingstop's debt-to-equity ratio of -1.51x means the company has negative shareholders' equity, indicating its liabilities exceed its total assets—an uncommon and typically risky financial structure.
This ratio places it well below the consumer cyclical sector median of 0.71x, landing in the 11th percentile among peers, meaning most competitors carry far less debt relative to equity. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of 1787.5% from -0.08x, reflecting a sharp worsening in just one quarter. The combination of a deeply negative ratio and a rapidly deteriorating trend points to elevated financial risk, as the company's debt load is not supported by equity. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, since negative equity and a worsening trend heighten the likelihood of financial distress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about WING?
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.
How does WING's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
WING's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of -1.51x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.47x, placing it in the 11th percentile.
Who are WING's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: ABNB (0.33x), COLM (0.30x), BROS (0.29x), BABA (0.25x), PHM (0.19x).
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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-1.51x
Sector Median
0.47x
Sector Avg
1.16x
How WING's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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