HSBC Holdings plc Debt to Equity

The latest debt-to-equity ratio for HSBC is 0.69. That is below the Finance sector average of 2.02. Investors often review this figure alongside HSBC Holdings plc's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Against Finance companies, HSBC currently prints 0.69 for debt-to-equity ratio, while the sector average sits near 2.02. That is roughly 65.6% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at HSBC Holdings plc's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69 for HSBC Holdings plc is not 'good' or 'bad' on its own. Compare it with the peer average (2.02) and with HSBC's multi-year chart on this page. Persistently elevated multiples need growth or quality to justify them; depressed multiples need a catalyst or evidence the business is misunderstood.

After noting HSBC's debt-to-equity ratio (0.69), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.

This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack HSBC Holdings plc's debt-to-equity ratio against similar Finance names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Finance companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.