Debt to Equity
since 2014
Calculation
Arista Networks Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Finance lease liabilities, non-current1 | ÷ | Stockholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 12,370,500) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 9,994,807) |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 7,219,059) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 4,885,820) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 3,978,600) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 3,320,291) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 2,894,686) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.02 | = | 35,431) | ÷ | 2,143,389) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.02 | = | 37,673) | ÷ | 1,661,914) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.04 | = | 39,593) | ÷ | 1,107,820) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.05 | = | 41,210) | ÷ | 788,152) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.08 | = | 42,547) | ÷ | 555,658) |
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).
1 US$ in thousands
An examination of the financial information reveals a consistent decline in the debt to equity ratio between 2014 and 2018. Subsequently, the ratio remains stable through 2018, and information is unavailable for subsequent years.
- Debt to Equity Ratio Trend
- The debt to equity ratio decreased from 0.08 in 2014 to 0.02 in 2018. This indicates a decreasing reliance on debt financing relative to equity financing over this period. The ratio’s stability from 2017 to 2018 suggests a plateau in the company’s capital structure strategy during those years.
The non-current finance lease liabilities also demonstrate a decreasing trend from 2014 to 2016, aligning with the overall reduction in debt. However, the absence of debt to equity ratio figures from 2019 onwards limits the ability to assess any recent changes in the company’s financial leverage.
- Stockholders’ Equity
- Stockholders’ equity experienced substantial growth throughout the observed period, increasing from US$555,658 thousand in 2014 to US$12,370,500 thousand in 2025. This growth likely contributed to the declining debt to equity ratio, as the denominator increased at a faster rate than any potential changes in debt.
The lack of recent debt to equity ratio calculations prevents a complete understanding of the company’s current financial position. Further investigation into the reasons for the data gaps would be beneficial for a comprehensive assessment.
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Comparison to Competitors
Arista Networks Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Arista Networks Inc. | Apple Inc. | Cisco Systems Inc. | Dell Technologies Inc. | Super Micro Computer Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.00 | 1.34 | 0.60 | — | 0.75 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.00 | 1.87 | 0.68 | — | 0.40 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.00 | 1.79 | 0.19 | — | 0.15 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.00 | 2.37 | 0.24 | — | 0.42 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.00 | 1.98 | 0.28 | 19.36 | 0.09 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.00 | 1.72 | 0.38 | — | 0.03 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.00 | 1.19 | 0.73 | — | 0.03 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.02 | 1.07 | 0.59 | — | 0.14 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.02 | 0.86 | 0.51 | — | 0.21 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.04 | 0.68 | 0.45 | — | 0.13 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.05 | 0.54 | 0.42 | — | 0.15 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.08 | 0.32 | 0.37 | — | 0.10 |
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).
Comparison to Sector (Technology Hardware & Equipment)
Arista Networks Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (technology hardware & equipment)
| Arista Networks Inc. | Technology Hardware & Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.00 | 1.44 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.00 | 1.33 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.00 | 1.65 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.00 | 1.65 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.00 | 1.69 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.00 | 1.53 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.02 | 0.91 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.04 | 0.60 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.05 | 0.50 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.08 | 0.33 |
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).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Arista Networks Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Arista Networks Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.00 | 0.66 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.00 | 0.70 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.00 | 0.83 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.00 | 0.97 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.00 | 0.98 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.02 | 0.83 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.02 | 0.81 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.04 | 0.66 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.05 | 0.56 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.08 | 0.39 |
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).