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Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.07

Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 1.07 is 29% below its 5-year average of 1.49, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.07–2.42).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 6.76% below its 12-month average of 1.14.

Debt to Equity

GSK Debt to Equity Ratio

1.07

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

-35.59% 5Y
GSK Debt to Equity Ratio

GSK Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

GSK Debt to Equity Ratio

GSK Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

GSK Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

1.07

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

1.14

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

1.23

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

1.49

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

2.94

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

2.11

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

1.87

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-6.76%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-13.10%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-28.58%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-63.75%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-49.48%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-43.02%

GSK Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
GSK plc (GSK)$105.20B1.071.141.231.49
Medtronic plc (MDT)vs ›$103.66B0.570.580.530.52
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs ›$116.46B2.552.842.101.84
McKesson Corporation (MCK)vs ›$89.39B-3.971.401.091.08
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)vs ›$86.89B-8.3357.7957.7957.79
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs ›$124.70B0.210.160.110.11
Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs ›$84.88B0.760.780.740.71
Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs ›$127.39B0.730.710.740.82
CVS Health Corp. (CVS)vs ›$133.13B1.241.171.091.10
Cigna Corporation (CI)vs ›$74.81B0.750.770.730.72

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

1.07

Current Ratio

0.82

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 GSK plc (GSK)?
The debt to equity ratio for GSK stock is 1.07.
Is GSK plc's debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 1.07 is 29% below its 5-year average of 1.49, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.07–2.42).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for GSK plc (GSK)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for GSK stock is 1.14.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for GSK stock is 1.23.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for GSK stock is 1.49.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for GSK stock is 2.94.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for GSK stock is 2.11.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for GSK stock is 1.87.

GSK Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2026-03-311.07
2025-12-311.08
2025-09-301.10
2025-06-301.17
2025-03-311.30
2024-12-311.24
2024-09-301.15
2024-06-301.18
2024-03-311.28
2023-12-311.35
2023-09-301.59
2023-06-301.69
2023-03-311.77
2022-12-311.98
2022-09-302.42
2022-06-301.35
2022-03-311.98
2021-12-311.61
2021-09-301.66
2021-06-301.66
2021-03-311.76
2020-12-311.86
2020-09-301.98
2020-06-302.33
2020-03-312.44
2019-12-312.67
2019-09-302.81
2019-06-309.26
2019-03-317.91
2018-12-316.89
2018-09-306.19
2018-06-307.63
2018-03-31-253.00
2017-12-31-251.31
2017-09-3014.71
2017-06-3023.27
2017-03-3110.70
2016-12-3116.72
2016-09-30140.30
2016-06-3034.12
2016-03-316.05
2015-12-313.25
2015-09-303.04
2015-06-302.52
2015-03-312.48
2014-12-314.41
2014-09-303.76
2014-06-302.88
2014-03-312.61
2013-12-312.61
2013-09-303.08
2013-06-302.91
2013-03-312.89
2012-12-313.15
2012-09-302.81
2012-06-302.44
2012-03-311.68
2011-12-311.86
2011-09-302.03
2011-06-301.76
2011-03-311.66
2010-12-311.70
2010-09-301.55
2010-06-301.74
2010-03-311.52
2009-12-311.62
2009-09-301.82
2009-06-301.85
2009-03-312.03
2008-12-312.04
2008-09-301.90
2008-06-301.84
2008-03-311.11
2007-12-311.10
2007-09-300.70
2007-06-300.57
2007-03-310.60
2006-12-310.58
2006-09-300.60
2006-06-300.62
2006-03-310.70
2005-12-311.01
2005-09-300.98
2005-06-301.08
2005-03-310.95
2004-12-311.01
2004-09-301.24
2004-06-301.16
2004-03-311.15
2003-12-310.66
2003-09-300.99
2003-06-300.67
2003-03-310.60
2002-12-310.71
2002-09-300.68
2002-06-300.73

About GSK plc

GSK plc, a global pharmaceutical entity founded in 1715 and headquartered in Brentford, United Kingdom, dedicates its efforts to the research, development, and manufacturing of a wide array of medical solutions. Until May 2022, the company was known as GlaxoSmithKline plc. Its primary objective is to prevent and treat illnesses by producing both vaccines and a comprehensive range of specialty and general medicines for markets across the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. The company's operations are organized into two key divisions: Commercial Operations and Total R&D. Its extensive vaccine portfolio includes immunizations against shingles, meningitis, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), seasonal and pandemic influenza, and polio. Beyond preventative care, GSK provides diverse therapeutic products covering critical areas such as HIV, oncology, respiratory and immunology conditions, and other specialized medical fields. This also encompasses inhaled treatments for chronic respiratory ailments like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), along with antibiotics for various infections. Innovation at GSK is frequently driven by strategic partnerships. Notable collaborations include an agreement with CureVac to advance mRNA-based influenza vaccines, and alliances with Wave Life Sciences and Elsie Biotechnologies focused on developing oligonucleotide platforms. Furthermore, GSK has established two distinct strategic collaborations with Relation to progress therapeutics for fibrotic diseases and osteoarthritis. The company is also engaged in a multi-target strategic alliance aimed at developing pioneering treatments for individuals suffering from Parkinson's disease, and a partnership with Flagship Pioneering to identify novel medicines and vaccines.

Brentford
68,629 employees
Healthcare / Drug Manufacturers - General
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
CEO
Luke Victor Miels