Stock Analysis on Net

Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN)

$24.99

Debt to Equity
since 2005

Microsoft Excel

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Calculation

Amgen Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation

Microsoft Excel

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), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

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The debt to equity ratio exhibits a significant upward trend over the period examined, indicating a growing reliance on debt financing relative to equity. Initially, the ratio was relatively low, but it increased substantially, particularly in the latter half of the period.

Initial Period (2005-2009)
From 2005 to 2009, the debt to equity ratio increased from 0.19 to 0.47. This suggests a moderate increase in financial leverage during this time. While increasing, the ratio remained below 0.5, indicating that equity still represented a larger portion of the company’s capital structure.
Moderate Increase (2010-2014)
Between 2010 and 2014, the ratio continued to climb, reaching 1.19. This period demonstrates a more pronounced shift towards debt financing. The ratio exceeded 1.0, signifying that debt surpassed equity as a source of funding. Fluctuations were observed, with a slight decrease in 2014.
Significant Leverage (2015-2019)
From 2015 to 2019, the debt to equity ratio experienced a dramatic increase, rising from 1.12 to 3.09. This represents a substantial increase in financial risk. The ratio more than tripled, indicating a significant reliance on debt. A notable decrease in stockholders’ equity contributed to this rise.
Peak and Subsequent Decline (2020-2025)
The ratio peaked in 2020 at 10.64, representing the highest level of financial leverage observed during the analyzed period. This was driven by a substantial increase in total debt coupled with a significant decrease in stockholders’ equity. Following 2020, the ratio began to decline, reaching 6.31 by 2025. While still high, this decrease suggests a potential effort to reduce debt or increase equity, or a combination of both. The decline, however, is from an extremely elevated base.

The substantial increase in the debt to equity ratio, particularly after 2015, warrants further investigation. The company’s ability to service its debt obligations should be carefully monitored, as a high ratio can indicate increased financial vulnerability. The recent decline in the ratio from its peak in 2020 is a positive sign, but the level remains considerably higher than in earlier years.


Comparison to Competitors

Amgen 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)

Amgen Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & life sciences)

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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), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Health Care)