Telefonica S.A Debt to Equity

Telefonica S.A (TEF) currently reports a debt-to-equity ratio of 7.04. That is above the Telecommunications sector average of 0.97. Use the charts on this page to explore Telefonica S.A's debt-to-equity ratio history and peer comparisons.

Telefonica S.A's debt-to-equity ratio of 7.04 is higher than the Telecommunications sector average of 0.97. That is roughly 626.3% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The debt-to-equity ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Telefonica S.A's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 7.04, TEF can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Telecommunications peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current debt-to-equity ratio of 7.04, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Telecommunications average is 0.97. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Telefonica S.A, and consider following TEF for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Telefonica S.A is classified in the Telecommunications sector. On debt-to-equity ratio, it currently shows 7.04 versus a sector average near 0.97. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Telecommunications are usually more informative than comparing TEF with unrelated industries.