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- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2010
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Calculation
Tesla Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt and finance leases1 | ÷ | Stockholders’ equity1 | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31).
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The relationship between total debt and stockholders’ equity exhibited significant fluctuations over the analyzed period. Initially, the debt-to-equity ratio was relatively low, but it increased substantially before stabilizing and then declining markedly.
- Early Stage (2010-2012)
- From 2010 to 2012, the debt-to-equity ratio increased from 0.35 to 3.74. This indicates a growing reliance on debt financing relative to equity. Total debt increased from US$73 million to US$467 million, while stockholders’ equity initially rose slightly before decreasing significantly in 2012.
- Growth and Stabilization (2013-2017)
- The ratio decreased to 0.91 in 2013, then fluctuated between 2.43 and 2.67 over the next four years. Total debt increased considerably during this period, peaking at US$10,315 million in 2017. Simultaneously, stockholders’ equity also grew, but at a slower pace than debt until 2016, after which it began to accelerate. This suggests a period of substantial investment and expansion financed by both debt and equity.
- Deleveraging Phase (2018-2025)
- From 2018 onwards, a clear downward trend in the debt-to-equity ratio is observed. The ratio decreased from 2.03 to 0.10 over the seven-year period. This decline was driven by a substantial increase in stockholders’ equity, which grew from US$6,618 million in 2019 to US$82,137 million in 2025, while total debt remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from US$13,419 million to US$8,376 million. This indicates a significant strengthening of the company’s financial position and a reduced reliance on debt financing.
The most recent values suggest a very conservative capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10 in 2025. This implies that for every dollar of debt, there are approximately ten dollars of equity, indicating a strong financial foundation.
Comparison to Competitors
Tesla Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Automobiles & Components)
Tesla Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (automobiles & components)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)
Tesla Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31).