WY Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 441h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.57x means that for every $1 of shareholder equity, the company carries $0.57 of debt, indicating a moderate reliance on borrowed funds.
Sector Performance
40th percentileWY
0.57x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
0.58x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
A Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.57x means that for every $1 of shareholder equity, the company carries $0.57 of debt, indicating a moderate reliance on borrowed funds.
This is below the sector median of 0.74x, placing the company in the 40th percentile among peers, so it carries less leverage than roughly 60% of comparable firms. The trend direction is N/A, with the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change both also N/A, meaning no historical trajectory is available to assess whether leverage is rising or falling. Because the current level is conservative but the trend is unknown, the main risk is not excessive debt, yet there is no evidence of improving or deteriorating financial structure. This level of leverage suggests a lower default risk than the sector norm, which is a mild positive for investors. However, without trend data, that advantage cannot be confirmed as stable or shifting. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the debt level is neither alarming nor unusually strong enough to tilt the outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about WY?
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 WY's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).
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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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0.57x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
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