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CVS Health Corporation (CVS) Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.24

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

CVS Health Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 1.24 is 13% above its 5-year average of 1.10, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.99–1.24).

As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 5.98% above its 12-month average of 1.17.

CVS Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

CVS Debt to Equity Ratio
1.24+12.73% 1Y
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CVS Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

CVS Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

CVS Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

1.24

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

1.17

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

1.09

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

1.10

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

1.04

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

0.81

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.70

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+5.98%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+13.50%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+12.56%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+18.92%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+53.20%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+77.14%

CVS Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
CVS Health Corporation (CVS)$127.54B1.241.171.091.10
Danaher Corporation (DHR)vs ›$128.72B0.350.350.370.43
Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs ›$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
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)vs ›$148.26B0.020.010.010.01
Pfizer Inc. (PFE)vs ›$148.76B0.780.770.680.63
Medtronic plc (MDT)vs ›$104.05B0.000.290.390.42
Abbott Laboratories (ABT)vs ›$156.41B0.290.300.380.44
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)vs ›$157.69B1.081.231.191.29

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

1.24

Current Ratio

0.84

CVS Health 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

CVS Health Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The debt to equity ratio for CVS stock is 1.24.
Is CVS Health Corporation's debt to equity ratio high or low?
CVS Health Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 1.24 is 13% above its 5-year average of 1.10, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.99–1.24).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for CVS stock is 1.17.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for CVS stock is 1.09.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for CVS stock is 1.10.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for CVS stock is 1.04.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for CVS stock is 0.81.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for CVS stock is 0.70.

CVS Health Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2025-12-311.24
2024-12-311.10
2023-12-311.04
2022-12-310.99
2021-12-311.01
2020-12-311.23
2019-12-311.39
2018-12-311.26
2017-12-310.72
2016-12-310.75
2015-12-310.74
2014-12-310.34
2013-12-310.35
2012-12-310.26
2011-12-310.26
2010-12-310.27
2009-12-310.31
2008-12-310.34
2007-12-310.33
2006-12-310.51
2005-12-310.26
2004-12-310.41
2003-12-310.18
2002-12-310.21
2001-12-310.23
2000-12-310.27
1999-12-310.28
1998-12-310.34
1997-12-310.29
1996-12-310.54

About CVS Health Corporation

CVS Health Corporation is a prominent healthcare services provider operating across the United States. The company's Health Care Benefits division delivers a range of health insurance offerings, including traditional plans, voluntary coverage, and consumer-directed options, alongside associated services. Its diverse clientele spans employer organizations, private individuals, university students, part-time and hourly staff, various health plans, healthcare providers, government bodies, state-sponsored programs, labor unions, and individuals living abroad. Through its Pharmacy Services segment, CVS Health manages pharmacy benefits, offering comprehensive solutions such as designing and administering plans, managing drug formularies, overseeing retail pharmacy networks, and providing mail-order, specialty pharmacy, and infusion services. This segment also delivers clinical support and helps manage disease and medical expenditures. It serves a broad array of clients, including employers, insurance carriers, trade unions, government employee groups, health plans, prescription drug programs, Medicaid managed care organizations, and plans available on both public and private health insurance marketplaces, in addition to other health benefit plan sponsors and individual consumers. Operationally, this segment encompasses specialty retail pharmacies, specialty mail-order services, general mail-order dispensing pharmacies, compounding pharmacies, and facilities dedicated to infusion and enteral nutrition support. The Retail/LTC (Long-Term Care) segment is responsible for selling both prescription and over-the-counter medications, consumer health and beauty items, and personal care products. It also delivers healthcare services via its MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics. Furthermore, this segment handles the distribution of prescription drugs and offers pharmacy consulting along with other supplementary services to long-term care facilities and various other care environments. As of December 31, 2021, CVS Health boasted approximately 9,900 retail outlets and 1,200 MinuteClinic locations. This network is complemented by online retail pharmacy platforms, LTC pharmacies, and on-site pharmacies. Originally established in 1963 and headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the company was known as CVS Caremark Corporation before officially rebranding to CVS Health Corporation in September 2014.

Woonsocket, RI
300,000 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Healthcare Plans
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Healthcare Plans
CEO
J. David Joyner