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Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.57

Is Eaton Corporation plc’s debt to equity ratio high or low?

Eaton Corporation plc's debt to equity ratio of 0.57 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.54, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.51–0.57).

The debt to equity ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) is 0.57 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 3.64% (0.55).

ETN Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

ETN Debt to Equity Ratio
0.57+7.55% 1Y
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ETN Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

ETN Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

ETN Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.57

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.55

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.54

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

0.54

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

0.53

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

0.54

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.56

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+3.64%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+6.54%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+5.56%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+7.73%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+5.31%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+1.53%

ETN Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)0.570.550.540.54
Deere & Company (DE)$155.84B2.462.462.752.69
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)$161.06B1.721.822.212.12
The Boeing Company (BA)$169.10B9.989.989.989.98
Honeywell International Inc. (HON)$136.68B2.241.991.641.50
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)$122.23B3.233.212.672.29
Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)$114.18B0.700.801.051.07
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)$92.41B1.461.141.080.89
Cummins Inc. (CMI)$92.35B0.660.700.790.71
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)$91.69B1.991.761.568.38

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.57

Current Ratio

1.32

Eaton Corporation plc 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

Eaton Corporation plc Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
The debt to equity ratio for ETN stock is 0.57.
Is Eaton Corporation plc's debt to equity ratio high or low?
Eaton Corporation plc's debt to equity ratio of 0.57 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.54, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.51–0.57).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for ETN stock is 0.55.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for ETN stock is 0.54.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for ETN stock is 0.54.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for ETN stock is 0.53.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for ETN stock is 0.54.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for ETN stock is 0.56.

Eaton Corporation plc Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2025-12-310.57
2024-12-310.53
2023-12-310.51
2022-12-310.53
2021-12-310.54
2020-12-310.56
2019-12-310.54
2018-12-310.47
2017-12-310.45
2016-12-310.56
2015-12-310.56
2014-12-310.57
2013-12-310.57
2012-12-310.72
2011-12-310.51
2010-12-310.47
2009-12-310.51
2008-12-310.68
2007-12-310.66
2006-12-310.63
2005-12-310.65
2004-12-310.49
2003-12-310.63
2002-12-310.91
2001-12-310.99
2000-12-311.25
1999-12-311.10
1998-12-310.74
1997-12-310.66
1996-12-310.51

About Eaton Corporation plc

Eaton Corporation plc, established in 1911 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, functions as an international enterprise specializing in power management solutions. The company's Electrical Americas and Global division supplies a comprehensive array of electrical and industrial components. This encompasses power distribution and assembly systems, residential products, advanced power quality and connectivity devices, wiring components, and circuit protection. Additionally, it offers utility power distribution equipment, power reliability services, and specialized equipment for demanding environments, including hazardous duty electrical gear, emergency lighting, fire detection systems, explosion-proof instrumentation, and structural support systems. Through its Aerospace segment, Eaton provides crucial systems and parts for both commercial and military aircraft manufacturers, associated aftermarket services, and various industrial applications. Its offerings include hydraulic and electro-hydraulic components (such as pumps, motors, power units, hoses, and fittings), flight control systems (like valves, actuators, sensors, flap and slat systems, and nose wheel steering), fluid conveyance products (hoses, tubing, fittings, and sealing/ducting products), fuel management solutions (air-to-air refueling, pumps, and inerting products), oxygen generation systems, thermal management products, and wiring connectors and cables. This segment also produces filters, strainers, cartridges, and golf grips. The Vehicle segment caters to the automotive industry with essential powertrain and engine components. These include transmissions, clutches, hybrid power systems, superchargers, engine valves and valve actuation systems, locking and limited-slip differentials, transmission controls, and fuel vapor components. Lastly, the eMobility segment is dedicated to advanced electrification solutions for vehicles. Its product range features voltage inverters and converters, onboard chargers, fuses, circuit protection units, vehicle control systems, power distribution systems, fuel tank isolation valves, and hybrid systems for commercial vehicles.

Dublin
94,443 employees
Industrials / Industrial - Machinery
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
CEO
Paulo Ruiz Sternadt