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- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Common-Size Income Statement
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- Analysis of Reportable Segments
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Aggregate Accruals
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Calculation
Advanced Micro Devices Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt1 | ÷ | Stockholders’ equity (deficit)1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2025 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 28, 2024 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 30, 2023 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 31, 2022 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 25, 2021 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 26, 2020 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 28, 2019 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 29, 2018 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 30, 2017 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 31, 2016 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 26, 2015 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 27, 2014 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 28, 2013 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 29, 2012 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 31, 2011 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 25, 2010 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 26, 2009 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 27, 2008 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 29, 2007 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 31, 2006 | = | ÷ | |||
| Dec 25, 2005 | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-25).
1 US$ in millions
The debt to equity ratio exhibits significant fluctuations over the observed period. Initially, the ratio increased substantially before stabilizing and then decreasing dramatically. A detailed examination reveals distinct phases in the company’s financial leverage.
- Early Period (2005-2007)
- From 2005 to 2007, the debt to equity ratio rose from 0.41 to 1.76. This indicates an increasing reliance on debt financing relative to equity. The most substantial increase occurred between 2006 and 2007, suggesting a period of significant borrowing or a decrease in stockholders’ equity.
- Volatility and High Leverage (2008-2014)
- The period from 2008 through 2014 demonstrates considerable volatility. Stockholders’ equity experienced a deficit in 2008, resulting in an undefined debt to equity ratio. The ratio peaked at 11.83 in 2013, indicating a very high level of financial leverage. This period likely reflects financial distress or substantial restructuring efforts. The ratio remains elevated throughout this timeframe, although it decreased from the 2013 peak.
- Deleveraging Phase (2015-2019)
- Beginning in 2015, a clear trend of deleveraging emerges. The debt to equity ratio decreased consistently from 3.45 in 2015 to 0.17 in 2019. This suggests a successful strategy of reducing debt, increasing equity, or a combination of both. The substantial reduction in debt relative to equity indicates improved financial stability.
- Low Leverage and Recent Increase (2020-2025)
- From 2020 to 2024, the debt to equity ratio remained exceptionally low, fluctuating between 0.04 and 0.05. This signifies a very conservative capital structure with minimal reliance on debt. However, in 2025, the ratio increased to 0.05, indicating a slight increase in debt relative to equity, though still at a very low level. The significant increase in stockholders’ equity in 2022 contributed to the consistently low ratios during this period.
Overall, the company has undergone a dramatic shift in its capital structure, moving from a period of increasing and then very high leverage to a period of significant deleveraging and consistently low leverage. The recent slight increase in the ratio in 2025 warrants monitoring, but remains within a healthy range.
Comparison to Competitors
Advanced Micro Devices Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Analog Devices Inc. | Applied Materials Inc. | Broadcom Inc. | Intel Corp. | KLA Corp. | Lam Research Corp. | Micron Technology Inc. | NVIDIA Corp. | Qualcomm Inc. | Texas Instruments Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-25).
Comparison to Sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)
Advanced Micro Devices Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment)
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2025 | ||
| Dec 28, 2024 | ||
| Dec 30, 2023 | ||
| Dec 31, 2022 | ||
| Dec 25, 2021 | ||
| Dec 26, 2020 | ||
| Dec 28, 2019 | ||
| Dec 29, 2018 | ||
| Dec 30, 2017 | ||
| Dec 31, 2016 | ||
| Dec 26, 2015 | ||
| Dec 27, 2014 | ||
| Dec 28, 2013 | ||
| Dec 29, 2012 | ||
| Dec 31, 2011 | ||
| Dec 25, 2010 | ||
| Dec 26, 2009 | ||
| Dec 27, 2008 | ||
| Dec 29, 2007 | ||
| Dec 31, 2006 | ||
| Dec 25, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-25).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Advanced Micro Devices Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Information Technology | |
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| Dec 27, 2025 | ||
| Dec 28, 2024 | ||
| Dec 30, 2023 | ||
| Dec 31, 2022 | ||
| Dec 25, 2021 | ||
| Dec 26, 2020 | ||
| Dec 28, 2019 | ||
| Dec 29, 2018 | ||
| Dec 30, 2017 | ||
| Dec 31, 2016 | ||
| Dec 26, 2015 | ||
| Dec 27, 2014 | ||
| Dec 28, 2013 | ||
| Dec 29, 2012 | ||
| Dec 31, 2011 | ||
| Dec 25, 2010 | ||
| Dec 26, 2009 | ||
| Dec 27, 2008 | ||
| Dec 29, 2007 | ||
| Dec 31, 2006 | ||
| Dec 25, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-25).