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 33.40% is 15% above its 5-year average of 28.97%, near the high end of its 5-year range (17.89%–38.98%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 1.61% below its 12-month average of 33.95%.
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
33.40%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM
33.95%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y
26.85%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y
28.97%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y
29.05%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y
27.87%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y
26.86%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.61%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+24.41%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+15.30%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+14.96%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+19.85%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+24.34%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
0.28%
median of 133 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+11828.24%
vs the sector median at left
Emerson Electric Co.
Market Cap
$82.86B
Debt to Assets Ratio
33.40%
TTM Avg
33.95%
3Y Avg
26.85%
5Y Avg
28.97%
Market Cap
$81.99B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.27%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$81.42B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.56%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$85.70B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.44%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$78.76B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.38%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$78.54B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.37%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$87.47B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.29%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$77.06B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.47%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) | $82.86B | 33.40% | 33.95% | 26.85% | 28.97% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs › | $82.39B | 0.26% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)vs › | $81.99B | 0.27% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs › | $81.42B | 0.56% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)vs › | $85.70B | 0.44% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs › | $78.76B | 0.38% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)vs › | $78.54B | 0.37% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $87.47B | 0.29% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON)vs › | $77.06B | 0.47% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vs › | $77.03B | 0.38% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Debt/Assets
33.4%
Debt/Equity
0.68
Current Ratio
0.88
Interest Coverage
9.1x
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 33.40% |
| 2025-12-31 | 33.19% |
| 2025-09-30 | 32.79% |
| 2025-06-30 | 34.97% |
| 2025-03-31 | 35.38% |
| 2024-12-31 | 17.89% |
| 2024-09-30 | 18.89% |
| 2024-06-30 | 23.62% |
| 2024-03-31 | 24.62% |
| 2023-12-31 | 24.68% |
| 2023-09-30 | 20.36% |
| 2023-06-30 | 19.96% |
| 2023-03-31 | 29.24% |
| 2022-12-31 | 28.66% |
| 2022-09-30 | 30.32% |
| 2022-06-30 | 32.75% |
| 2022-03-31 | 38.98% |
| 2021-12-31 | 34.52% |
| 2021-09-30 | 29.27% |
| 2021-06-30 | 31.98% |
| 2021-03-31 | 32.85% |
| 2020-12-31 | 34.46% |
| 2020-09-30 | 34.35% |
| 2020-06-30 | 33.25% |
| 2020-03-31 | 35.47% |
| 2019-12-31 | 28.44% |
| 2019-09-30 | 27.91% |
| 2019-06-30 | 29.15% |
| 2019-03-31 | 30.07% |
| 2018-12-31 | 29.18% |
| 2018-09-30 | 23.34% |
| 2018-06-30 | 29.23% |
| 2018-03-31 | 26.23% |
| 2017-12-31 | 27.54% |
| 2017-09-30 | 23.77% |
| 2017-06-30 | 26.60% |
| 2017-03-31 | 23.55% |
| 2016-12-31 | 23.29% |
| 2016-09-30 | 30.52% |
| 2016-06-30 | 32.98% |
| 2016-03-31 | 33.51% |
| 2015-12-31 | 34.58% |
| 2015-09-30 | 30.97% |
| 2015-06-30 | 31.83% |
| 2015-03-31 | 28.87% |
| 2014-12-31 | 28.55% |
| 2014-09-30 | 24.92% |
| 2014-06-30 | 26.04% |
| 2014-03-31 | 26.69% |
| 2013-12-31 | 24.01% |
| 2013-09-30 | 22.83% |
| 2013-06-30 | 23.58% |
| 2013-03-31 | 23.37% |
| 2012-12-31 | 22.94% |
| 2012-09-30 | 22.22% |
| 2012-06-30 | 24.04% |
| 2012-03-31 | 24.22% |
| 2011-12-31 | 23.97% |
| 2011-09-30 | 21.80% |
| 2011-06-30 | 21.64% |
| 2011-03-31 | 21.77% |
| 2010-12-31 | 22.69% |
| 2010-09-30 | 22.18% |
| 2010-06-30 | 29.95% |
| 2010-03-31 | 26.93% |
| 2009-12-31 | 26981246.22% |
| 2009-09-30 | 23.15% |
| 2009-06-30 | 26.08% |
| 2009-03-31 | 27.10% |
| 2008-12-31 | 25.71% |
| 2008-09-30 | 21.47% |
| 2008-06-30 | 22.66% |
| 2008-03-31 | 23.06% |
| 2007-12-31 | 23.46% |
| 2007-09-30 | 19.19% |
| 2007-06-30 | 22.80% |
| 2007-03-31 | 24.19% |
| 2006-12-31 | 23.78% |
| 2006-09-30 | 21.56% |
| 2006-06-30 | 22.39% |
| 2006-03-31 | 20.59% |
| 2005-12-31 | 21.54% |
| 2005-09-30 | 23.79% |
| 2005-06-30 | 26.25% |
| 2005-03-31 | 25.78% |
| 2004-12-31 | 24.57% |
| 2004-09-30 | 24.68% |
| 2004-06-30 | 25.27% |
| 2004-03-31 | 26.59% |
| 2003-12-31 | 27.89% |
| 2003-09-30 | 27.14% |
| 2003-06-30 | 30.36% |
| 2003-03-31 | 30.61% |
| 2002-12-31 | 31.07% |
| 2002-09-30 | 31.28% |
| 2002-06-30 | 34.19% |
