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- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2005
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Calculation
Gilead Sciences Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt and other obligations, net1 | ÷ | Total Gilead 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), 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).
1 US$ in millions
The debt to equity ratio for the analyzed period demonstrates significant fluctuation. Initially, the ratio was relatively low, but experienced a substantial increase over the subsequent years, peaking in 2017 before exhibiting some moderation. A detailed examination of the trend reveals distinct phases of increasing and decreasing leverage.
- Initial Phase (2005-2009)
- From 2005 to 2009, the debt to equity ratio generally increased, though not consistently. Starting at 0.10 in 2005, it rose sharply to 0.77 in 2006, then decreased to 0.38 in 2007, followed by a slight decrease to 0.31 in 2008. The ratio concluded this phase at 0.18 in 2009, representing a net decrease from the 2006 peak but still higher than the initial value in 2005.
- Phase of Increasing Leverage (2010-2017)
- The period between 2010 and 2017 witnessed a pronounced increase in the debt to equity ratio. Beginning at 0.59 in 2010, the ratio climbed steadily, reaching a high of 1.64 in 2017. This indicates a growing reliance on debt financing relative to equity during this timeframe. The most substantial increases occurred between 2015 and 2017.
- Recent Phase (2018-2025)
- Following the peak in 2017, the debt to equity ratio exhibited a downward trend, albeit with some volatility. It decreased to 1.28 in 2018, 1.09 in 2019, and then increased to 1.73 in 2020. Subsequently, the ratio decreased to 1.27 in 2021 and 1.19 in 2022, before increasing again to 1.38 in 2023 and decreasing to 1.10 in 2025. This suggests efforts to reduce debt or increase equity, but with inconsistent success. The ratio in 2025 is lower than the peak in 2017 but remains elevated compared to the earlier years of the analyzed period.
- Overall Trend
- The overall trend indicates a shift from a conservative capital structure in the early years to a more leveraged position, particularly between 2010 and 2017. While recent years show some attempts to moderate the debt to equity ratio, it remains significantly higher than the levels observed before 2010. The fluctuations in the most recent period suggest ongoing adjustments to the company’s financial structure.
Comparison to Competitors
Gilead Sciences Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | AbbVie Inc. | Amgen Inc. | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | Danaher Corp. | Eli Lilly & Co. | Johnson & Johnson | Merck & Co. Inc. | Pfizer Inc. | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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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)
Gilead Sciences 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)
Gilead Sciences Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (health care)
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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).