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 1.60 is 37% below its 5-year average of 2.53, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.47–3.81).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 1.06% above its 12-month average of 1.59.
Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 1.60.
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
1.60
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
1.59
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
2.07
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
2.53
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
3.00
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
3.94
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.06%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-22.62%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-36.75%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-46.63%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-59.32%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
1.61
median of 66 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-0.48%
vs the sector median at left
Global Water Resources, Inc.
Market Cap
$232.70M
Debt to Equity Ratio
1.60
TTM Avg
1.59
3Y Avg
2.07
5Y Avg
2.53
Market Cap
$225.00M
Debt to Equity Ratio
1.21
TTM Avg
1.34
3Y Avg
1.39
5Y Avg
1.39
Market Cap
$264.83M
Debt to Equity Ratio
0.09
TTM Avg
0.05
3Y Avg
0.05
5Y Avg
0.03
Market Cap
$325.08M
Debt to Equity Ratio
0.01
TTM Avg
0.01
3Y Avg
0.01
5Y Avg
0.01
Market Cap
$347.83M
Debt to Equity Ratio
0.72
TTM Avg
0.74
3Y Avg
0.83
5Y Avg
0.89
Market Cap
$357.71M
Debt to Equity Ratio
0.00
TTM Avg
0.01
3Y Avg
0.02
5Y Avg
0.10
Market Cap
$397.80M
Debt to Equity Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
0.00
3Y Avg
0.00
5Y Avg
0.00
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) | $232.70M | 1.60 | 1.59 | 2.07 | 2.53 |
| RGC Resources, Inc. (RGCO)vs › | $225.00M | 1.21 | 1.34 | 1.39 | 1.39 |
| Cadiz Inc. (CDZIP)vs › | $256.04M | 25.72 | 3.50 | 2.65 | 2.46 |
| Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO)vs › | $264.83M | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Cadiz Inc. (CDZI)vs › | $294.30M | 25.72 | 3.50 | 2.65 | 2.46 |
| Terrestrial Energy Inc. (IMSR)vs › | $325.08M | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA)vs › | $347.83M | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.83 | 0.89 |
| Digi Power X Inc. (DGXX)vs › | $357.71M | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Terra Innovatum Global N.V. Ordinary shares (NKLR)vs › | $397.80M | N/A | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| VivoPower PLC (VIVO)vs › | $55.24M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Debt/Equity
1.60
Current Ratio
0.68
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 | 1.60 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.65 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.60 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.47 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.61 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.61 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.62 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.59 |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.62 |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.66 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.25 |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.22 |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.41 |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.52 |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.50 |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.51 |
| 2022-06-30 | 3.76 |
| 2022-03-31 | 3.81 |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.76 |
| 2021-09-30 | 3.71 |
| 2021-06-30 | 3.71 |
| 2021-03-31 | 3.75 |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.56 |
| 2020-09-30 | 3.39 |
| 2020-06-30 | 3.37 |
| 2020-03-31 | 3.28 |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.65 |
| 2019-09-30 | 4.35 |
| 2019-06-30 | 4.28 |
| 2019-03-31 | 4.24 |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.11 |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.89 |
| 2018-06-30 | 7.35 |
| 2018-03-31 | 8.24 |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.70 |
| 2017-09-30 | 8.54 |
| 2017-06-30 | 8.62 |
| 2017-03-31 | 8.03 |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.53 |
| 2016-09-30 | 7.21 |
| 2016-06-30 | 7.26 |
| 2016-03-31 | 5.82 |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.20 |
| 2015-09-30 | 4.96 |
| 2015-06-30 | 5.34 |
| 2015-03-31 | 5.11 |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.70 |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.43 |
| 2014-06-30 | 4.24 |
| 2014-03-31 | 3.77 |
| 2013-12-31 | -4.05 |
| 2013-09-30 | -4.11 |
| 2013-06-30 | -4.04 |
| 2013-03-31 | -4.54 |
| 2012-12-31 | -5.12 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.00 |
