Name: Debt to Equity

Definition: Debt to equity shows how much debt the company uses compared to the amount invested by its owners. It’s a bit like comparing your mortgage to your house down payment. Higher ratios suggest the business is comfortable borrowing to grow — which can boost returns in good times, but adds risk if conditions worsen. Lower ratios signal a more conservative, steady approach.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', ADNT's debt to equity was 1.56, showing the balance between debt financing and shareholders' equity. Industry average for Auto Parts:O.E.M. in '2021' stood at 0.90.
• In '2022', ADNT's debt to equity was 1.24, showing the balance between debt financing and shareholders' equity. The decrease since '2021' reflects improving financial health. Industry average for Auto Parts:O.E.M. in '2022' stood at 0.84. Industry average declined by 0.06 from previous year.
• In '2023', ADNT's debt to equity was 1.14, showing the balance between debt financing and shareholders' equity. The decrease since '2022' reflects improving financial health. Industry average for Auto Parts:O.E.M. in '2023' stood at 1.12. Industry average increased by 0.28 compared to previous year.
• In '2024', ADNT's debt to equity was 1.13, showing the balance between debt financing and shareholders' equity. The decrease since '2023' reflects improving financial health. Industry average for Auto Parts:O.E.M. in '2024' stood at 0.51. Industry average declined by 0.61 from previous year.
Overall, ADNT's debt to equity has consistently declined during the past 4 years.

Formula: Debt to Equity = Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Good Range: Below 1.0 is conservative; 1-2 is common depending on industry.