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Stryker Corporation (SYK) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.73

Is Stryker Corporation’s debt to equity ratio high or low?

Stryker Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 0.73 is 11% below its 5-year average of 0.82, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.68–1.10).

As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 3.55% above its 12-month average of 0.71.

SYK Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

SYK Debt to Equity Ratio
0.73+7.35% 1Y
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SYK Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

SYK Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

SYK Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.73

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.71

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.74

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

0.82

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

0.78

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

0.62

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.48

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+3.55%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-1.02%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-10.98%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-6.30%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+17.86%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+53.61%

SYK Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Stryker Corporation (SYK)$119.06B0.730.710.740.82
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs ›$114.38B2.552.842.101.84
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs ›$113.82B0.210.160.110.11
CVS Health Corporation (CVS)vs ›$127.54B1.241.171.091.10
Danaher Corporation (DHR)vs ›$128.72B0.350.350.370.43
Medtronic plc (MDT)vs ›$104.05B0.000.290.390.42
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)vs ›$148.26B0.020.010.010.01
Pfizer Inc. (PFE)vs ›$148.76B0.780.770.680.63
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)vs ›$88.05B-8.3357.7957.7957.79
Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs ›$86.74B0.760.780.740.71

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.73

Current Ratio

1.89

Stryker Corporation 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

Stryker Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
The debt to equity ratio for SYK stock is 0.73.
Is Stryker Corporation's debt to equity ratio high or low?
Stryker Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 0.73 is 11% below its 5-year average of 0.82, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.68–1.10).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for SYK stock is 0.71.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for SYK stock is 0.74.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for SYK stock is 0.82.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for SYK stock is 0.78.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for SYK stock is 0.62.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for SYK stock is 0.48.

Stryker Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2025-12-310.73
2024-12-310.68
2023-12-310.73
2022-12-310.81
2021-12-310.87
2020-12-311.10
2019-12-310.90
2018-12-310.84
2017-12-310.72
2016-12-310.72
2015-12-310.47
2014-12-310.46
2013-12-310.31
2012-12-310.20
2011-12-310.23
2010-12-310.14
2009-12-310.00
2008-12-310.00
2007-12-310.00
2006-12-310.00
2005-12-310.07
2004-12-310.00
2003-12-310.01
2002-12-310.33
2001-12-310.68
2000-12-311.18
1999-12-311.92
1998-12-312.30
1997-12-310.13
1996-12-310.18

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Corporation functions as a prominent medical technology enterprise, with its operations structured across two main divisions. The Orthopaedics and Spine segment specializes in providing implants for joint replacement procedures (including hips and knees), as well as solutions for trauma and extremities surgeries. This division also furnishes a comprehensive suite of spinal implant products, such as cervical, thoracolumbar, and interbody systems, utilized in addressing spinal injuries, deformities, and degenerative conditions. The MedSurg and Neurotechnology division offers an extensive array of products, encompassing advanced surgical equipment, surgical navigation systems, endoscopic and communication tools, patient handling devices, emergency medical apparatus, and critical care disposable items. This segment also deals in reprocessed and remanufactured medical devices, catering to various medical specialties. Furthermore, its neurotechnology offerings include devices for minimally invasive endovascular techniques, instruments for brain and open skull-based surgical interventions, and orthobiologic and biosurgery products like synthetic bone grafts and vertebral augmentation solutions. It also provides specialized minimally invasive products for treating acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, alongside craniomaxillofacial implants, which include cranial, maxillofacial, and chest wall devices, in addition to dural substitutes and sealants. Stryker distributes its diverse portfolio to medical professionals, hospitals, and other healthcare institutions in approximately 75 countries, leveraging its network of company-owned subsidiaries, regional branches, and independent dealers and distributors. Established in 1941, Stryker Corporation is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Portage, MI
53,000 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Devices
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Devices
CEO
Kevin A. Lobo