Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of -5.72 is 33% below its 5-year average of -4.29, near the low end of its 5-year range (-5.72–-2.62).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 14.00% below its 12-month average of -5.02.
Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
-5.72
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
-5.02
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
-4.83
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
-4.29
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
-3.46
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
-3.44
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
-2.04
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-14.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-18.44%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-33.49%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-65.41%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-66.46%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-180.72%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
1.09
median of 44 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-622.57%
vs the sector median at left
Philip Morris International Inc.
Market Cap
$289.54B
Debt to Equity Ratio
-5.72
TTM Avg
-5.02
3Y Avg
-4.83
5Y Avg
-4.29
Market Cap
$342.98B
Debt to Equity Ratio
0.64
TTM Avg
0.66
3Y Avg
0.69
5Y Avg
0.69
Market Cap
$374.39B
Debt to Equity Ratio
1.20
TTM Avg
1.63
3Y Avg
1.65
5Y Avg
1.80
Market Cap
$421.04B
Debt to Equity Ratio
0.25
TTM Avg
0.39
3Y Avg
0.40
5Y Avg
0.47
Market Cap
$155.90B
Debt to Equity Ratio
0.77
TTM Avg
0.88
3Y Avg
0.95
5Y Avg
1.09
Market Cap
$89.14B
Debt to Equity Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
0.03
3Y Avg
0.01
5Y Avg
0.01
Market Cap
$78.95B
Debt to Equity Ratio
0.83
TTM Avg
0.78
3Y Avg
0.78
5Y Avg
0.76
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $289.54B | -5.72 | -5.02 | -4.83 | -4.29 |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)vs › | $342.98B | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO)vs › | $374.39B | 1.20 | 1.63 | 1.65 | 1.80 |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)vs › | $188.63B | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.42 | 2.59 |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)vs › | $421.04B | 0.25 | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.47 |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD)vs › | $155.90B | 0.77 | 0.88 | 0.95 | 1.09 |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO)vs › | $108.22B | -9.21 | 7.45 | 4.38 | 3.85 |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)vs › | $89.14B | N/A | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)vs › | $78.95B | 0.83 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.76 |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)vs › | $74.09B | 33.29 | 94.04 | 56.52 | 41.67 |
Debt/Equity
-5.72
Current Ratio
0.98
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | -5.72 |
| 2026-03-31 | -5.60 |
| 2025-12-31 | -4.89 |
| 2025-09-30 | -4.59 |
| 2025-06-30 | -4.30 |
| 2025-03-31 | -4.55 |
| 2024-12-31 | -3.89 |
| 2024-09-30 | -5.08 |
| 2024-06-30 | -5.04 |
| 2024-03-31 | -4.89 |
| 2023-12-31 | -4.27 |
| 2023-09-30 | -5.06 |
| 2023-06-30 | -4.94 |
| 2023-03-31 | -5.28 |
| 2022-12-31 | -4.81 |
| 2022-09-30 | -2.98 |
| 2022-06-30 | -3.10 |
| 2022-03-31 | -2.91 |
| 2021-12-31 | -2.75 |
| 2021-09-30 | -2.76 |
| 2021-06-30 | -2.62 |
| 2021-03-31 | -2.55 |
| 2020-12-31 | -2.51 |
| 2020-09-30 | -2.44 |
| 2020-06-30 | -2.47 |
| 2020-03-31 | -2.19 |
| 2019-12-31 | -2.68 |
| 2019-09-30 | -2.89 |
| 2019-06-30 | -2.67 |
| 2019-03-31 | -2.53 |
| 2018-12-31 | -2.55 |
| 2018-09-30 | -2.71 |
| 2018-06-30 | -2.66 |
| 2018-03-31 | -2.82 |
| 2017-12-31 | -2.84 |
| 2017-09-30 | -2.98 |
| 2017-06-30 | -2.64 |
| 2017-03-31 | -2.53 |
| 2016-12-31 | -2.29 |
| 2016-09-30 | -2.48 |
| 2016-06-30 | -2.39 |
| 2016-03-31 | -2.34 |
| 2015-12-31 | -2.15 |
| 2015-09-30 | -2.13 |
| 2015-06-30 | -2.22 |
| 2015-03-31 | -2.25 |
| 2014-12-31 | -2.33 |
| 2014-09-30 | -2.85 |
| 2014-06-30 | -3.18 |
| 2014-03-31 | -3.45 |
| 2013-12-31 | -3.56 |
| 2013-09-30 | -3.61 |
| 2013-06-30 | -4.67 |
| 2013-03-31 | -5.93 |
| 2012-12-31 | -6.57 |
| 2012-09-30 | -15.15 |
| 2012-06-30 | -15.23 |
| 2012-03-31 | 186.08 |
| 2011-12-31 | 80.98 |
| 2011-09-30 | 8.34 |
| 2011-06-30 | 4.61 |
| 2011-03-31 | 4.22 |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.71 |
| 2010-09-30 | 3.85 |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.75 |
| 2010-03-31 | 3.28 |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.70 |
| 2009-09-30 | 2.25 |
| 2009-06-30 | 2.21 |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.38 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.59 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.96 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.60 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.20 |
| 2001-09-30 | -0.39 |
| 2001-08-01 | 0.00 |