HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) Debt to Equity Ratio: -8.33
The debt to equity ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) is -8.33 as of Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
HCA Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
HCA Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
HCA Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
HCA Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
-8.33
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
N/A
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
N/A
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
N/A
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
N/A
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
29.97
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
9.72
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-127.79%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-185.71%
HCA Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) | $88.05B | -8.33 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs › | $86.74B | 0.76 | 0.78 | 0.74 | 0.71 |
| Cigna Corporation (CI)vs › | $77.02B | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.73 | 0.72 |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $104.05B | 0.00 | 0.29 | 0.39 | 0.42 |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs › | $62.78B | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $113.82B | 0.21 | 0.16 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $114.38B | 2.55 | 2.84 | 2.10 | 1.84 |
| Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs › | $54.76B | 7.13 | 8.71 | 10.16 | 17.42 |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)vs › | $53.55B | -3.36 | 3.77 | 2.58 | 2.11 |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)vs › | $52.72B | 0.76 | 0.79 | 0.73 | 0.74 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
-8.33
Current Ratio
0.83
HCA Healthcare, Inc. 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
HCA Healthcare, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The debt to equity ratio for HCA stock is -8.33.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for HCA stock is 29.97.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for HCA stock is 9.72.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2020-12-31 | 57.79 |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.15 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.39 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.40 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.55 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.53 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.15 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.30 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.81 |
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About HCA Healthcare, Inc.
HCA Healthcare, Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, delivers a comprehensive array of healthcare services throughout the United States. The organization manages a network of general and acute care hospitals that provide a full spectrum of medical and surgical care, encompassing inpatient services, intensive care, cardiac treatment, diagnostic procedures, and emergency services. These hospitals additionally offer a broad range of outpatient care, such as ambulatory surgery, laboratory testing, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. Beyond its hospital infrastructure, HCA Healthcare operates numerous specialized outpatient facilities. These include standalone ambulatory surgery centers, dedicated emergency care facilities, urgent care clinics, walk-in clinics, advanced diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology treatment facilities, physician practices, and various other healthcare sites. Furthermore, the company oversees psychiatric hospitals, which offer diverse therapeutic programs. These services cater to child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric care, alongside adolescent and adult alcohol and drug abuse treatment and counseling. As of December 31, 2021, HCA Healthcare's extensive portfolio included 182 hospitals, specifically 175 general and acute care hospitals, five psychiatric hospitals, and two rehabilitation hospitals. Its network also featured 125 freestanding surgery centers and 21 freestanding endoscopy centers, all distributed across 20 states and England. Founded in 1968 and formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc., the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Care Facilities
- CEO
- Samuel N. Hazen