Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 71.06% is in line with its 5-year average of 71.01%, near the low end of its 5-year range (69.62%–75.18%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 0.08% above its 12-month average of 71.00%.
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
71.06%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM
71.00%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y
71.19%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y
71.01%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y
69.55%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y
67.49%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y
63.29%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.08%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.19%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+0.07%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2.17%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+5.29%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+12.27%
SECTOR MEDIAN · REAL ESTATE
0.44%
median of 41 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+16049.62%
vs the sector median at left
American Tower Corporation
Market Cap
$81.90B
Debt to Assets Ratio
71.06%
TTM Avg
71.00%
3Y Avg
71.19%
5Y Avg
71.01%
Market Cap
$70.52B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.33%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$68.75B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.74%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$56.98B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.04%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$35.06B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.89%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Tower Corporation (AMT) | $81.90B | 71.06% | 71.00% | 71.19% | 71.01% |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)vs › | $70.52B | 0.33% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG)vs › | $68.75B | 0.74% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equinix, Inc. (EQIX)vs › | $103.46B | 0.57% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Realty Income Corporation (O)vs › | $56.98B | 0.04% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Storage (PSA)vs › | $56.25B | 0.51% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ventas, Inc. (VTR)vs › | $43.98B | 0.46% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CBRE Group, Inc. (CBRE)vs › | $41.38B | 0.35% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vs › | $35.06B | 0.89% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prologis, Inc. (PLD)vs › | $129.39B | 0.36% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Debt/Assets
71.1%
Debt/Equity
12.09
Current Ratio
0.35
Interest Coverage
4.8x
Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100
Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:
Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.
Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 71.06% |
| 2026-03-31 | 71.42% |
| 2025-12-31 | 71.16% |
| 2025-09-30 | 70.45% |
| 2025-06-30 | 70.92% |
| 2025-03-31 | 71.52% |
| 2024-12-31 | 71.96% |
| 2024-09-30 | 71.29% |
| 2024-06-30 | 71.98% |
| 2024-03-31 | 71.75% |
| 2023-12-31 | 70.13% |
| 2023-09-30 | 71.31% |
| 2023-06-30 | 70.54% |
| 2023-03-31 | 70.20% |
| 2022-12-31 | 70.02% |
| 2022-09-30 | 70.15% |
| 2022-06-30 | 72.62% |
| 2022-03-31 | 74.86% |
| 2021-12-31 | 74.42% |
| 2021-09-30 | 69.62% |
| 2021-06-30 | 75.18% |
| 2021-03-31 | 78.17% |
| 2020-12-31 | 77.72% |
| 2020-09-30 | 76.44% |
| 2020-06-30 | 76.59% |
| 2020-03-31 | 76.47% |
| 2019-12-31 | 72.57% |
| 2019-09-30 | 72.27% |
| 2019-06-30 | 71.38% |
| 2019-03-31 | 71.98% |
| 2018-12-31 | 64.10% |
| 2018-09-30 | 64.29% |
| 2018-06-30 | 63.58% |
| 2018-03-31 | 62.18% |
| 2017-12-31 | 60.83% |
| 2017-09-30 | 59.62% |
| 2017-06-30 | 59.87% |
| 2017-03-31 | 58.93% |
| 2016-12-31 | 60.02% |
| 2016-09-30 | 60.93% |
| 2016-06-30 | 60.89% |
| 2016-03-31 | 62.89% |
| 2015-12-31 | 63.63% |
| 2015-09-30 | 63.24% |
| 2015-06-30 | 61.29% |
| 2015-03-31 | 60.62% |
| 2014-12-31 | 68.48% |
| 2014-09-30 | 67.65% |
| 2014-06-30 | 67.04% |
| 2014-03-31 | 70.21% |
| 2013-12-31 | 71.42% |
| 2013-09-30 | 69.55% |
| 2013-06-30 | 61.76% |
| 2013-03-31 | 61.18% |
| 2012-12-31 | 62.13% |
| 2012-09-30 | 57.78% |
| 2012-06-30 | 58.74% |
| 2012-03-31 | 57.67% |
| 2011-12-31 | 59.16% |
| 2011-09-30 | 53.52% |
| 2011-06-30 | 44.83% |
| 2011-03-31 | 51.73% |
| 2010-12-31 | 53.89% |
| 2010-09-30 | 50.85% |
| 2010-06-30 | 48.38% |
| 2010-03-31 | 48.76% |
| 2009-12-31 | 49.47% |
| 2009-09-30 | 49.87% |
| 2009-06-30 | 52.37% |
| 2009-03-31 | 52.04% |
| 2008-12-31 | 52.77% |
| 2008-09-30 | 54.49% |
| 2008-06-30 | 53.48% |
| 2008-03-31 | 54.13% |
| 2007-12-31 | 52.71% |
| 2007-09-30 | 49.09% |
| 2007-06-30 | 47.43% |
| 2007-03-31 | 42.93% |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.95% |
| 2006-09-30 | 41.41% |
| 2006-06-30 | 7.23% |
| 2006-03-31 | 41.64% |
| 2005-12-31 | 41.21% |
| 2005-09-30 | 41.43% |
| 2005-06-30 | 63.82% |
| 2005-03-31 | 63.90% |
| 2004-12-31 | 64.76% |
| 2004-09-30 | 63.50% |
| 2004-06-30 | 63.23% |
| 2004-03-31 | 63.47% |
| 2003-12-31 | 63.03% |
| 2003-09-30 | 62.44% |
| 2003-06-30 | 63.07% |
| 2003-03-31 | 62.66% |
| 2002-12-31 | 61.19% |
| 2002-09-30 | 63.22% |
