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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Debt to Equity Ratio: 2.06

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Is International Business Machines Corporation’s debt to equity ratio high or low?

International Business Machines Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 2.06 is 20% below its 5-year average of 2.57, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.06–3.16).

The debt to equity ratio for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is 2.06 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 1.90% (2.10).

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IBM Debt to Equity Ratio
2.06-3.74% 1Y
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IBM Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

IBM Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

2.06

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

2.10

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

2.33

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

2.57

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

2.65

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

2.43

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

2.16

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-1.90%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-11.59%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-19.74%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-22.32%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-15.27%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-4.48%

IBM Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)—2.062.102.332.57
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Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)$233.47B0.330.330.310.29
Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)$303.24B0.030.040.060.11
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)$216.51B0.770.680.751.21
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)$197.09B0.260.240.230.21
Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX)$189.70B-11.0330.2420.9513.54
Western Digital Corporation (WDC)$178.45B0.960.840.770.81
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)$177.55B0.040.155.114.69

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

2.06

Current Ratio

0.93

International Business Machines Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

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International Business Machines Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
The debt to equity ratio for IBM stock is 2.06.
Is International Business Machines Corporation's debt to equity ratio high or low?
International Business Machines Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 2.06 is 20% below its 5-year average of 2.57, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.06–3.16).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for IBM stock is 2.10.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for IBM stock is 2.33.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for IBM stock is 2.57.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for IBM stock is 2.65.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for IBM stock is 2.43.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for IBM stock is 2.16.

International Business Machines Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2025-12-312.06
2024-12-312.14
2023-12-312.66
2022-12-312.46
2021-12-312.92
2020-12-313.16
2019-12-313.27
2018-12-312.73
2017-12-312.66
2016-12-312.31
2015-12-312.80
2014-12-313.43
2013-12-311.74
2012-12-311.76
2011-12-311.56
2010-12-311.24
2009-12-311.15
2008-12-312.52
2007-12-311.24
2006-12-310.80
2005-12-310.68
2004-12-310.77
2003-12-310.85
2002-12-311.14
2001-12-311.15
2000-12-311.39
1999-12-311.38
1998-12-311.51
1997-12-311.36
1996-12-311.06

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About International Business Machines Corporation

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) delivers comprehensive technology solutions and services across the globe. The company's operations are structured into four primary segments: Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing. The Software division provides hybrid cloud platforms and a range of software offerings, including Red Hat's enterprise open-source solutions. It also develops software for business automation, AIOps and management, integration, and application servers, in addition to data and artificial intelligence tools. This segment further supplies security software and services for threat, data, and identity management, and offers critical transaction processing software that supports essential on-premise workloads for industries such as banking, airlines, and retail. The Consulting arm delivers business transformation services, which encompass strategy development, business process design and operational improvements, data and analytics insights, and system integration. It additionally provides technology consulting and specialized application and cloud platform services. IBM's Infrastructure segment offers both on-premises and cloud-based server and storage solutions, specifically tailored for clients' crucial and regulated operations. It also extends support and solutions for hybrid cloud infrastructure, alongside remanufacturing and remarketing services for used equipment. The Financing segment provides various financial services, such as leasing, installment payment plans, loan financing, and short-term working capital solutions. Originally established in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Co., the company is now known as International Business Machines Corporation and maintains its headquarters in Armonk, New York.

Armonk, NY
270,300 employees
www.ibm.com
Technology / Information Technology Services
Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services
CEO
Arvind Krishna
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