Apple Inc. (AAPL) Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.52
Is Apple Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Apple Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 1.52 is 27% below its 5-year average of 2.07, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.52–2.61).
The debt to equity ratio for Apple Inc. (AAPL) is 1.52 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 15.79% (1.80).
AAPL Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
AAPL Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
AAPL Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
AAPL Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
1.52
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
1.80
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
1.87
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
2.07
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
1.60
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
1.14
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.85
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-15.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-18.57%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-26.71%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-5.24%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+33.80%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+78.40%
AAPL Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | — | 1.52 | 1.80 | 1.87 | 2.07 |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.47 |
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $4.41T | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 0.37 | 0.42 | 0.61 | 0.70 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.48T | 0.39 | 0.33 | 0.28 | 0.22 |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $5.04T | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.32 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
1.52
Current Ratio
0.89
Apple Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Apple Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The debt to equity ratio for AAPL stock is 1.52.
- Is Apple Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Apple Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 1.52 is 27% below its 5-year average of 2.07, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.52–2.61).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for AAPL stock is 1.80.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for AAPL stock is 1.87.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for AAPL stock is 2.07.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for AAPL stock is 1.60.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for AAPL stock is 1.14.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for AAPL stock is 0.85.
Apple Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-27 | 1.52 |
| 2024-09-28 | 2.09 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.99 |
| 2022-09-24 | 2.61 |
| 2021-09-25 | 2.16 |
| 2020-09-26 | 1.87 |
| 2019-09-28 | 1.19 |
| 2018-09-29 | 1.07 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.86 |
| 2016-09-24 | 0.68 |
| 2015-09-26 | 0.54 |
| 2014-09-27 | 0.32 |
| 2013-09-28 | 0.14 |
| 2012-09-29 | 0.00 |
| 2011-09-24 | 0.00 |
| 2010-09-25 | 0.00 |
| 2009-09-26 | 0.00 |
| 2008-09-27 | 0.00 |
| 2007-09-29 | 0.00 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2005-09-24 | 0.00 |
| 2004-09-25 | 0.00 |
| 2003-09-27 | 0.07 |
| 2002-09-28 | 0.08 |
| 2001-09-29 | 0.08 |
| 2000-09-30 | 0.07 |
| 1999-09-25 | 0.10 |
| 1998-09-25 | 0.58 |
| 1997-09-26 | 0.81 |
| 1996-09-27 | 0.55 |