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Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.63

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Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 0.63 is 37% above its 5-year average of 0.46, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.35–0.63).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 18.54% above its 12-month average of 0.53.

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Debt to Equity

BHP Debt to Equity Ratio

0.63

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

-8.97% 5Y
BHP Debt to Equity Ratio

BHP Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

BHP Debt to Equity Ratio

BHP Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

BHP Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.63

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.53

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.49

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

0.46

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

0.51

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

0.48

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.46

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+18.54%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+27.96%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+36.68%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+23.15%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+29.44%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+36.56%

BHP Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
BHP Group Limited (BHP)$205.82B0.630.530.490.46
Linde plc (LIN)vs ›$240.38B0.710.650.570.50
Rio Tinto Group (RIO)vs ›$152.24B0.380.320.280.28
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs ›$142.89B0.670.720.810.87
Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs ›$102.62B0.170.230.280.28
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B0.610.580.620.69
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B3.163.053.333.47
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B0.970.961.061.11
CRH plc (CRH)vs ›$75.05B0.820.760.660.66
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B0.580.550.490.51

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.63

Current Ratio

1.46

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

Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The debt to equity ratio for BHP stock is 0.63.
Is BHP Group Limited's debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.63 is 37% above its 5-year average of 0.46, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.35–0.63).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for BHP stock is 0.53.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for BHP stock is 0.49.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for BHP stock is 0.46.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for BHP stock is 0.51.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for BHP stock is 0.48.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for BHP stock is 0.46.

BHP Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2025-12-310.63
2025-06-300.51
2024-12-310.44
2024-06-300.45
2023-12-310.54
2023-06-300.50
2022-12-310.35
2022-06-300.37
2021-12-310.37
2021-06-300.41
2020-12-310.46
2020-06-300.56
2019-12-310.56
2019-06-300.54
2018-12-310.50
2018-06-300.49
2017-12-310.49
2017-06-300.54
2016-12-310.60
2016-06-300.69
2015-12-310.66
2015-06-300.50
2014-12-310.40
2014-06-300.45
2013-12-310.51
2013-06-300.51
2012-12-310.54
2012-06-300.44
2011-12-310.40
2011-06-300.28
2010-12-310.28
2010-06-300.32
2009-12-310.37
2009-06-300.41
2008-12-310.29
2008-06-300.33
2007-12-310.46
2007-06-300.36
2006-12-310.31
2006-06-300.37
2005-12-310.57
2005-06-300.51
2004-12-310.39
2004-06-300.35
2003-12-310.00
2003-06-300.43
2002-12-310.67
2002-06-300.65
2001-12-310.00
2001-06-300.66
2000-12-310.69
2000-06-300.81
1999-12-301.04
1999-05-311.30
1998-11-301.25
1998-05-311.21
1997-11-301.00
1997-05-310.85
1996-11-300.85
1996-05-310.85
1995-11-300.76
1995-05-310.66
1994-11-300.69
1994-05-310.72
1993-11-300.80
1993-05-310.90
1992-11-300.89
1992-05-310.89
1991-11-300.96
1991-05-311.05
1990-11-300.98
1990-05-310.91
1989-11-301.02
1989-05-311.15
1988-11-301.18
1988-05-311.20
1987-11-300.92
1987-05-310.67
1986-11-300.00

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About BHP Group Limited

BHP Group Limited is a prominent global natural resources enterprise with operations spanning multiple continents, including Australia, Europe, Asia (encompassing China, Japan, India, South Korea, and other regions), North America, and South America. The company's primary activities are organized into distinct divisions: Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal. Its extensive mining portfolio includes the extraction of a wide array of minerals such as copper, uranium, gold, zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, iron ore, and cobalt, alongside the production of both metallurgical and thermal (energy) coal. In addition to these core endeavors, BHP is also engaged in the integrated process of nickel production—from mining to smelting and refining—and is actively pursuing potash development initiatives. The company further offers a variety of support functions, including towing, freight services, marketing and trading, marketing assistance, finance, and administrative services. Founded in 1851, BHP Group Limited maintains its corporate headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.

Melbourne, VIC
38,962 employees
www.bhp.com
Basic Materials / Industrial Materials
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Industrial Materials
CEO
Mike Henry
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