Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.63
Is Brown & Brown, Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Brown & Brown, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.63 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.67, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.54–0.91).
The debt to equity ratio for Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) is 0.63 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is equal to its 12-month average by 0.00% (0.63).
BRO Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
BRO Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
BRO Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
BRO Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.63
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.63
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.72
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.67
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.59
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.49
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.43
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-12.80%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-6.67%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+7.61%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+28.90%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+46.03%
BRO Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) | — | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.72 | 0.67 |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) | $20.36B | 0.17 | 0.33 | 0.66 | 0.87 |
| Loews Corporation (L) | $22.30B | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.56 | 0.55 |
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | $23.58B | 0.91 | 0.92 | 1.02 | 1.06 |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) | $25.17B | 0.87 | 0.81 | 0.70 | 0.64 |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) | $25.81B | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Global Payments Inc. (GPN) | $14.79B | 0.95 | 0.85 | 0.77 | 0.65 |
| The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) | $35.74B | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.27 |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) | $35.90B | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.47 |
| Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) | $4.82B | 0.82 | 0.79 | 0.81 | 0.84 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.63
Current Ratio
1.04
Brown & Brown, 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
Brown & Brown, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)?
- The debt to equity ratio for BRO stock is 0.63.
- Is Brown & Brown, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Brown & Brown, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.63 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.67, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.54–0.91).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for BRO stock is 0.63.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for BRO stock is 0.72.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for BRO stock is 0.67.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for BRO stock is 0.59.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for BRO stock is 0.49.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for BRO stock is 0.43.
Brown & Brown, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.62 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.25 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.15 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.17 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.20 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.21 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.22 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.26 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.35 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.39 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.12 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.22 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.12 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.09 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.27 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.16 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.16 |
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About Brown & Brown, Inc.
Brown & Brown, Inc. operates as an insurance brokerage firm, providing a diverse range of products and services throughout the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Cayman Islands. The company's operations are strategically divided into four primary segments: Retail, National Programs, Wholesale Brokerage, and Services. The Retail division delivers a comprehensive suite of property and casualty, employee benefits, personal, and specialized insurance offerings, complemented by services such as loss control assessments, consulting, and claims processing. This segment caters to a broad spectrum of clients, including commercial entities, public and quasi-public organizations, professionals, and individuals. The National Programs segment focuses on professional liability and associated bundled insurance products for specific sectors like dentistry, law, optometry, insurance, finance, medicine, and real estate title professionals, alongside supplementary coverages for events, medical facilities, and cyber risks. This segment also provides outsourced services to insurance carrier partners, encompassing product development, marketing, underwriting, actuarial analysis, compliance, claims, and other administrative support, while additionally managing commercial and public entity programs and flood insurance, largely through independent agents. The Wholesale Brokerage segment facilitates the distribution of excess and surplus commercial and personal lines insurance via independent agents and brokers. Finally, the Services segment offers critical support functions such as third-party claims administration and medical utilization management for workers' compensation and all-lines liability, along with Medicare Set-aside provisions, Social Security disability assistance, Medicare benefits advocacy, and claims adjusting services. Founded in 1939, Brown & Brown, Inc. is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance - Brokers
- CEO
- J. Powell Brown