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 26.30% is 23% below its 5-year average of 34.05%, near the low end of its 5-year range (26.30%–47.19%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 2.64% below its 12-month average of 27.02%.
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
26.30%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM
27.02%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y
27.97%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y
34.05%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y
29.56%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y
28.46%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y
19.87%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.64%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-5.97%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-22.75%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-11.01%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-7.57%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+32.39%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
0.40%
median of 86 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+6475.72%
vs the sector median at left
MercadoLibre, Inc.
Market Cap
$91.33B
Debt to Assets Ratio
26.30%
TTM Avg
27.02%
3Y Avg
27.97%
5Y Avg
34.05%
Market Cap
$98.73B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.62%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$101.02B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.09%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$78.73B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.54%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$74.74B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.46%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$73.98B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.93%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$72.43B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.51%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $91.33B | 26.30% | 27.02% | 27.97% | 34.05% |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)vs › | $98.73B | 0.62% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs › | $83.74B | 0.10% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| BYD Company Limited (BYDDY)vs › | $101.02B | 0.09% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)vs › | $78.73B | 0.54% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)vs › | $76.63B | 0.34% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| General Motors Company (GM)vs › | $74.74B | 0.46% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)vs › | $73.98B | 0.93% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY)vs › | $72.43B | 0.51% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Carvana Co. (CVNA)vs › | $66.31B | 0.05% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Debt/Assets
26.3%
Debt/Equity
1.69
Current Ratio
1.17
Interest Coverage
21.6x
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 | 26.30% |
| 2025-12-31 | 26.70% |
| 2025-09-30 | 26.92% |
| 2025-06-30 | 27.25% |
| 2025-03-31 | 27.91% |
| 2024-12-31 | 27.19% |
| 2024-09-30 | 27.95% |
| 2024-06-30 | 26.97% |
| 2024-03-31 | 27.73% |
| 2023-12-31 | 30.28% |
| 2023-09-30 | 32.50% |
| 2023-06-30 | 36.27% |
| 2023-03-31 | 38.87% |
| 2022-12-31 | 39.41% |
| 2022-09-30 | 44.14% |
| 2022-06-30 | 35.45% |
| 2022-03-31 | 35.58% |
| 2021-12-31 | 39.42% |
| 2021-09-30 | 45.98% |
| 2021-06-30 | 44.97% |
| 2021-03-31 | 47.19% |
| 2020-12-31 | 26.17% |
| 2020-09-30 | 25.54% |
| 2020-06-30 | 25.61% |
| 2020-03-31 | 25.23% |
| 2019-12-31 | 21.28% |
| 2019-09-30 | 20.46% |
| 2019-06-30 | 20.55% |
| 2019-03-31 | 20.21% |
| 2018-12-31 | 32.83% |
| 2018-09-30 | 34.50% |
| 2018-06-30 | 31.59% |
| 2018-03-31 | 26.13% |
| 2017-12-31 | 22.02% |
| 2017-09-30 | 20.65% |
| 2017-06-30 | 21.50% |
| 2017-03-31 | 21.63% |
| 2016-12-31 | 23.00% |
| 2016-09-30 | 24.33% |
| 2016-06-30 | 26.09% |
| 2016-03-31 | 27.59% |
| 2015-12-31 | 29.91% |
| 2015-09-30 | 27.79% |
| 2015-06-30 | 28.22% |
| 2015-03-31 | 29.46% |
| 2014-12-31 | 29.52% |
| 2014-09-30 | 30.29% |
| 2014-06-30 | 31.60% |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.59% |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.68% |
| 2013-09-30 | 3.33% |
| 2013-06-30 | 2.25% |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.03% |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.03% |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.01% |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.02% |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.11% |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.24% |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.04% |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.08% |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.97% |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.06% |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.13% |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.10% |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.00% |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.50% |
| 2009-09-30 | 3.69% |
| 2009-06-30 | 8.79% |
| 2009-03-31 | 12.20% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.71% |
| 2008-09-30 | 10.94% |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.81% |
| 2008-03-31 | 2.65% |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.22% |
| 2007-09-30 | 2.64% |
| 2007-06-30 | 15.13% |
| 2007-03-31 | 16.19% |
| 2006-12-31 | 16.91% |
| 2005-12-31 | 27.31% |
