Visa Inc. (V) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.66
Is Visa Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Visa Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.66 is 10% above its 5-year average of 0.60, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.53–0.68).
The debt to equity ratio for Visa Inc. (V) is 0.66 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 10.92% (0.59).
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V Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
V Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.66
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.59
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.59
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.60
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.51
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.35
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.33
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+10.92%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+12.34%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+10.31%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+29.64%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+88.57%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+100.91%
V Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Inc. (V) | — | 0.66 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.60 |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $432.15B | 2.46 | 2.63 | 2.44 | 2.27 |
| American Express Company (AXP) | $214.47B | 1.73 | 1.71 | 1.74 | 1.79 |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) | $35.90B | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.47 |
| Block, Inc. (SQ) | $51.73B | 0.11 | 0.24 | 0.29 | 0.69 |
| Discover Financial Services (DFS) | $50.34B | 0.91 | 1.21 | 1.34 | 1.58 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.66
Current Ratio
1.08
Visa 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
Visa Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The debt to equity ratio for V stock is 0.66.
- Is Visa Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Visa Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.66 is 10% above its 5-year average of 0.60, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.53–0.68).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for V stock is 0.59.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for V stock is 0.59.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for V stock is 0.60.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for V stock is 0.51.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for V stock is 0.35.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for V stock is 0.33.
Visa Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 0.66 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.53 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.53 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.63 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.68 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.48 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.49 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.48 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.13 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.84 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.00 |
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About Visa Inc.
Visa Inc. functions globally as a leading technology company dedicated to payments. Its primary role is to enable the secure and efficient digital transfer of funds among a wide array of participants, including individual consumers, retail businesses, banking institutions, corporations, strategic partners, and governmental bodies. At the heart of its operations is VisaNet, a highly sophisticated transaction processing network that handles the critical functions of authorizing, clearing, and settling all payment transactions. In addition to this core infrastructure, the company also provides a variety of card products, innovative digital platforms, and an extensive range of supplementary value-added services. These offerings are distributed under several widely recognized brands, including Visa, Visa Electron, Interlink, VPAY, and PLUS. Demonstrating its commitment to enhancing user experience, Visa Inc. has established a key strategic partnership with Ooredoo in Qatar, focused on improving payment solutions for Visa cardholders and Ooredoo customers within the country. The company was established in 1958 and its corporate headquarters are situated in San Francisco, California.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Ryan McInerney