Xylem Inc. (XYL) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.17
Is Xylem Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Xylem Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.17 is 66% below its 5-year average of 0.50, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.17–1.06).
The debt to equity ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL) is 0.17 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 8.11% (0.18).
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XYL Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
XYL Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
XYL Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.17
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.18
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.29
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.50
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.66
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.60
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.56
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.11%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-41.88%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-66.11%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-74.06%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-71.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-69.90%
XYL Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylem Inc. (XYL) | — | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.29 | 0.50 |
| Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) | $25.71B | 0.68 | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.70 |
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | $29.23B | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.65 | 0.72 |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.62B | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 0.42 |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $36.22B | 1.22 | 0.72 | 0.50 | 0.43 |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON) | $36.97B | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.37 |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $14.31B | 0.51 | 0.55 | 0.64 | 0.65 |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.68B | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.61 | 0.55 |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $10.54B | 11.31 | 6.72 | 7.95 | 7.20 |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $10.33B | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.17
Current Ratio
1.63
Xylem 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
Xylem Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The debt to equity ratio for XYL stock is 0.17.
- Is Xylem Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Xylem Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.17 is 66% below its 5-year average of 0.50, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.17–1.06).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for XYL stock is 0.18.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for XYL stock is 0.29.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for XYL stock is 0.50.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for XYL stock is 0.66.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for XYL stock is 0.60.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for XYL stock is 0.56.
Xylem Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.17 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.20 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.78 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.83 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.00 |
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About Xylem Inc.
Xylem Inc., along with its affiliated companies, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and maintaining advanced products and systems for various water and wastewater applications. Its global reach extends across the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, and other international markets. The company's operations are structured into three main divisions: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions. The Water Infrastructure segment provides a comprehensive suite of products designed for the transport and treatment of water. These offerings include pumps for water, storm water, and wastewater; integrated controls and systems; equipment for filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment; and mobile dewatering units. These are sold under prominent brands such as Flygt, Godwin, Wedeco, Sanitaire, Leopold, and Xylem Vue. In the Applied Water segment, Xylem delivers critical components like pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment systems. These products, bearing brand names like Goulds Water Technology, Bell & Gossett, A-C Fire Pump, Standard Xchange, Lowara, Jabsco, Xylem Vue, and Flojet, serve both residential and commercial building services, as well as industrial water management needs. The Measurement & Control Solutions division focuses on smart meters, interconnected communication devices, and various measurement and control technologies, encompassing crucial infrastructure solutions. This segment also extends its services to include software offerings such as cloud-based analytics, remote monitoring, data management, leak detection, condition assessment, asset management, and pressure monitoring solutions. Furthermore, it supplies testing equipment and managed services. Products from this segment are distributed under brands including Pure, Sensus, Smith Blair, WTW, Xylem Vue, and YSI. Xylem Inc. reaches its customers and markets its offerings through a diverse network comprising its direct sales force, resellers, distributors, and value-added solution providers. The company, which was established in 2011, was previously known as ITT WCO, Inc. before officially adopting the name Xylem Inc. in May 2011. Its principal headquarters are located in Rye Brook, New York.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Matthew Francis Pine