Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.81
Is Nasdaq, Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Nasdaq, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.81 is 12% below its 5-year average of 0.92, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.81–1.01).
As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 4.14% below its 12-month average of 0.84.
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NDAQ Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
NDAQ Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.81
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.84
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.91
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.92
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.79
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.68
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.65
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.14%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-11.23%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-12.27%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2.41%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+19.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+25.39%
NDAQ Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) | $47.10B | 0.81 | 0.84 | 0.91 | 0.92 |
| State Street Corporation (STT)vs › | $47.79B | 1.07 | 1.26 | 1.07 | 0.94 |
| State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)vs › | $44.63B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN)vs › | $44.45B | 0.53 | 0.49 | 0.53 | 0.51 |
| Ares Management Corporation (ARES)vs › | $44.30B | 3.49 | 3.60 | 5.98 | 6.65 |
| MSCI Inc. (MSCI)vs › | $44.27B | -2.39 | 5.86 | 3.50 | 2.52 |
| Discover Financial Services (DFS)vs › | $50.34B | 0.91 | 1.21 | 1.34 | 1.58 |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (AMP)vs › | $42.39B | 0.90 | 0.98 | 1.15 | 1.05 |
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG)vs › | $39.64B | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.33 | 0.39 |
| MetLife, Inc. (MET)vs › | $55.24B | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.52 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.81
Current Ratio
1.01
Nasdaq, 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
Nasdaq, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)?
- The debt to equity ratio for NDAQ stock is 0.81.
- Is Nasdaq, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Nasdaq, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.81 is 12% below its 5-year average of 0.92, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.81–1.01).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for NDAQ stock is 0.84.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for NDAQ stock is 0.91.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for NDAQ stock is 0.92.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for NDAQ stock is 0.79.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for NDAQ stock is 0.68.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for NDAQ stock is 0.65.
Nasdaq, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.05 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.03 |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.71 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.69 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.66 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.08 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.00 |
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About Nasdaq, Inc.
Nasdaq, Inc., a technology powerhouse founded in 1971 and based in New York City, is dedicated to supporting capital markets and various other sectors worldwide. Its Market Technology division specializes in fighting financial crime, offering products like Nasdaq Trade Surveillance, a SaaS solution that assists brokers and market participants in meeting compliance requirements and internal surveillance policies. This segment also provides Nasdaq Automated Investigator, a cloud-deployed anti-money laundering tool, and Verafin, a SaaS provider for anti-financial crime management. Furthermore, this division handles a wide array of assets, including cash equities, equity derivatives, global currencies, interest-bearing securities, commodities, energy resources, and digital currencies. The Investment Intelligence segment is responsible for distributing both historical and live market data, creating and licensing Nasdaq-branded financial indexes and products, and delivering valuable investment insights and workflow solutions. Through its Corporate Platforms, Nasdaq manages operational listing venues and furnishes specialized intelligence for investor relations, alongside comprehensive governance services. The Market Services segment covers a broad spectrum of operations, including the trading and clearing of equity derivatives, cash equities, fixed income, and commodities, in addition to providing trade management services. This division operates numerous exchanges and marketplace facilities that accommodate diverse asset classes such as derivatives, commodities, cash equity, debt, structured products, and exchange-traded products, while also offering crucial broker, clearing, settlement, and central depository functionalities. As of December 31, 2021, The Nasdaq Stock Market proudly listed 4,178 companies, specifically 1,632 on The Nasdaq Global Select Market, 1,169 on The Nasdaq Global Market, and 1,377 on The Nasdaq Capital Market. The company adopted its current name, Nasdaq, Inc., in September 2015, having previously been known as The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
- CEO
- Adena T. Friedman