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- Operating Profit Margin since 2005
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
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Calculation
Apple Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt1 | ÷ | Shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 28, 2024 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 30, 2023 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 24, 2022 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 25, 2021 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 26, 2020 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 28, 2019 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 29, 2018 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 30, 2017 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 24, 2016 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 26, 2015 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 27, 2014 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 28, 2013 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 29, 2012 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 24, 2011 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 25, 2010 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 26, 2009 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 27, 2008 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 29, 2007 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 30, 2006 | = | ÷ | |||
| Sep 24, 2005 | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-24).
1 US$ in millions
The analysis of the financial trends over the reported periods reveals notable changes in key balance sheet components and leverage ratios.
- Total Debt
- Total debt shows a significant upward trend where data is available, beginning from 16,960 million USD and rising sharply to a peak of 124,719 million USD. This peak is followed by a gradual decline in subsequent years, decreasing to 98,657 million USD at the latest available date. This pattern indicates a period of increasing leverage followed by efforts to reduce total liabilities.
- Shareholders’ Equity
- Shareholders’ equity demonstrates steady growth from 7,466 million USD in the earliest period, increasing consistently to reach a high of 134,047 million USD before 2018. However, after reaching this peak, equity declines notably to a low of 50,672 million USD, before partially recovering to 73,733 million USD by the last reported period. This pattern reflects an initial phase of accumulation of net assets, followed by a significant contraction, and then a partial rebound.
- Debt to Equity Ratio
- The debt to equity ratio remains relatively low in the early years but escalates sharply starting from 2014, rising from 0.14 to a peak of approximately 2.37. In the latest periods, the ratio decreases moderately but remains elevated above the early historic levels, indicating an increase in financial leverage and greater reliance on debt financing relative to equity. This trend suggests a shift in the capital structure towards higher risk tolerance or strategic debt usage.
Overall, the company experienced a considerable increase in both total debt and shareholders’ equity during the initial years, with equity growth outpacing debt. Starting around 2014, however, the capital structure shifted markedly towards increased debt, causing a rise in financial leverage as shown by the debt to equity ratio. Although leverage has decreased somewhat in the most recent years, it remains significantly higher than in the earlier part of the analysis period. The fluctuations in shareholders’ equity, including a pronounced decrease followed by partial recovery, may reflect changes in retained earnings, asset revaluations, or capital management strategies impacting net assets.
Comparison to Competitors
Apple Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Apple Inc. | Arista Networks Inc. | Cisco Systems Inc. | Dell Technologies Inc. | Super Micro Computer Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | |||||
| Sep 28, 2024 | |||||
| Sep 30, 2023 | |||||
| Sep 24, 2022 | |||||
| Sep 25, 2021 | |||||
| Sep 26, 2020 | |||||
| Sep 28, 2019 | |||||
| Sep 29, 2018 | |||||
| Sep 30, 2017 | |||||
| Sep 24, 2016 | |||||
| Sep 26, 2015 | |||||
| Sep 27, 2014 | |||||
| Sep 28, 2013 | |||||
| Sep 29, 2012 | |||||
| Sep 24, 2011 | |||||
| Sep 25, 2010 | |||||
| Sep 26, 2009 | |||||
| Sep 27, 2008 | |||||
| Sep 29, 2007 | |||||
| Sep 30, 2006 | |||||
| Sep 24, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-24).
Comparison to Sector (Technology Hardware & Equipment)
Apple Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (technology hardware & equipment)
| Apple Inc. | Technology Hardware & Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | ||
| Sep 28, 2024 | ||
| Sep 30, 2023 | ||
| Sep 24, 2022 | ||
| Sep 25, 2021 | ||
| Sep 26, 2020 | ||
| Sep 28, 2019 | ||
| Sep 29, 2018 | ||
| Sep 30, 2017 | ||
| Sep 24, 2016 | ||
| Sep 26, 2015 | ||
| Sep 27, 2014 | ||
| Sep 28, 2013 | ||
| Sep 29, 2012 | ||
| Sep 24, 2011 | ||
| Sep 25, 2010 | ||
| Sep 26, 2009 | ||
| Sep 27, 2008 | ||
| Sep 29, 2007 | ||
| Sep 30, 2006 | ||
| Sep 24, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-24).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Apple Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Apple Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | ||
| Sep 28, 2024 | ||
| Sep 30, 2023 | ||
| Sep 24, 2022 | ||
| Sep 25, 2021 | ||
| Sep 26, 2020 | ||
| Sep 28, 2019 | ||
| Sep 29, 2018 | ||
| Sep 30, 2017 | ||
| Sep 24, 2016 | ||
| Sep 26, 2015 | ||
| Sep 27, 2014 | ||
| Sep 28, 2013 | ||
| Sep 29, 2012 | ||
| Sep 24, 2011 | ||
| Sep 25, 2010 | ||
| Sep 26, 2009 | ||
| Sep 27, 2008 | ||
| Sep 29, 2007 | ||
| Sep 30, 2006 | ||
| Sep 24, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-24).