Debt to Equity
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
General Electric Co., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total borrowings1 | ÷ | Total GE shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 3.21 | = | 90,882 | ÷ | 28,316 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 3.55 | = | 109,958 | ÷ | 30,981 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2.09 | = | 134,591 | ÷ | 64,263 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.80 | = | 136,211 | ÷ | 75,828 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 2.02 | = | 198,276 | ÷ | 98,274 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 2.85 | = | 364,980 | ÷ | 128,159 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.93 | = | 383,040 | ÷ | 130,566 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 3.37 | = | 414,060 | ÷ | 123,026 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 3.89 | = | 453,443 | ÷ | 116,438 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 4.02 | = | 478,640 | ÷ | 118,936 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.35 | = | 510,192 | ÷ | 117,291 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 5.00 | = | 523,762 | ÷ | 104,665 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.45 | = | 514,116 | ÷ | 115,559 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 3.85 | = | 432,957 | ÷ | 112,314 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 3.39 | = | 370,437 | ÷ | 109,354 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-03).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
General Electric Co., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| General Electric Co. | 3M Co. | Honeywell International Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 3.21 | 2.02 | 0.87 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 3.55 | 1.49 | 0.89 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2.09 | 1.21 | 1.04 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.80 | 1.13 | 0.81 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 2.02 | 0.92 | 0.66 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 2.85 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.93 | 0.34 | 0.51 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 3.37 | 0.34 | 0.58 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 3.89 | 0.34 | 0.70 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 4.02 | 0.35 | 0.62 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.35 | 0.45 | 0.86 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 5.00 | 0.68 | 1.17 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.45 | 0.42 | 0.83 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 3.85 | 0.36 | 0.52 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 3.39 | 0.24 | 0.45 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-03).
Comparison to Sector (General Industrials)
General Electric Co., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (general industrials)
| General Electric Co. | General Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 3.21 | 2.24 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 3.55 | 2.39 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2.09 | 1.79 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.80 | 1.55 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 2.02 | 1.72 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 2.85 | 2.39 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.93 | 2.40 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 3.37 | 2.78 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 3.89 | 3.27 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 4.02 | 3.38 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.35 | 3.77 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 5.00 | 4.43 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.45 | 3.86 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 3.85 | 3.35 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 3.39 | 2.89 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-03).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
General Electric Co., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| General Electric Co. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 3.21 | 1.89 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 3.55 | 1.88 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2.09 | 1.61 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.80 | 1.46 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 2.02 | 1.47 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 2.85 | 1.74 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.93 | 1.60 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 3.37 | 1.98 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 3.89 | 2.19 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 4.02 | 2.22 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.35 | 2.48 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 5.00 | 2.97 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.45 | 2.27 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 3.85 | 2.04 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 3.39 | 1.78 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-03).