Stryker Corp. (SYK)
Debt to Equity
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
Stryker Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Long-term debt, including current maturities1 | ÷ | Shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.84 | = | 9,859 | ÷ | 11,730 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.72 | = | 7,222 | ÷ | 9,966 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.72 | = | 6,914 | ÷ | 9,550 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.47 | = | 4,022 | ÷ | 8,511 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.46 | = | 3,973 | ÷ | 8,595 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.31 | = | 2,764 | ÷ | 9,047 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.20 | = | 1,762 | ÷ | 8,597 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.23 | = | 1,768 | ÷ | 7,683 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.14 | = | 1,022 | ÷ | 7,174 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.00 | = | 18 | ÷ | 6,595 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.00 | = | 21 | ÷ | 5,407 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.00 | = | 17 | ÷ | 5,379 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.00 | = | 15 | ÷ | 4,191 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.07 | = | 232 | ÷ | 3,252 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-07).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Stryker Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Stryker Corp. | Becton, Dickinson & Co. | Intuitive Surgical Inc. | Medtronic PLC | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | UnitedHealth Group Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.84 | 1.02 | 0.00 | 0.51 | 0.69 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.72 | 1.46 | 0.00 | 0.66 | 0.83 | 0.66 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.72 | 1.51 | 0.00 | 0.60 | 0.77 | 0.86 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.47 | 1.79 | 0.00 | 0.68 | 0.59 | 0.95 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.46 | 0.79 | 0.00 | 0.61 | 0.71 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.31 | 0.79 | 0.00 | 0.57 | 0.62 | 0.52 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.20 | 1.01 | 0.00 | 0.62 | 0.46 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.23 | 0.56 | 0.00 | 0.62 | 0.47 | 0.41 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.14 | 0.31 | 0.00 | 0.65 | 0.14 | 0.43 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.00 | 0.37 | 0.00 | 0.57 | 0.14 | 0.47 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.00 | 0.23 | 0.00 | 0.60 | 0.14 | 0.62 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.00 | 0.27 | 0.00 | 0.55 | 0.15 | 0.55 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.00 | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.84 | 0.19 | 0.36 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.07 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 0.23 | 0.21 | 0.40 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-07).
Comparison to Sector (Health Care Equipment & Services)
Stryker Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (health care equipment & services)
| Stryker Corp. | Health Care Equipment & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.84 | 0.67 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.72 | 0.74 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.72 | 0.74 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.47 | 0.76 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.46 | 0.58 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.31 | 0.52 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.20 | 0.51 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.23 | 0.44 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.14 | 0.36 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.07 | 0.31 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-07).
Comparison to Industry (Health Care)
Stryker Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (health care)
| Stryker Corp. | Health Care | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.84 | 0.79 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.72 | 0.79 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.72 | 0.74 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.47 | 0.68 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.46 | 0.55 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.31 | 0.52 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.20 | 0.55 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.23 | 0.47 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.14 | 0.43 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.07 | 0.29 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-07).