HCA (HCA Healthcare) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.67 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is HCA Healthcare LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

HCA Healthcare HCA +4.39% 91 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.67 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HCA with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $452.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. HCA Healthcare's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.67.

HCA Healthcare's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Mar. 2025 (0.72) to Mar. 2026 (0.67). It may suggest that HCA Healthcare is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

HCA Healthcare  (NYSE:HCA) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

HCA Healthcare LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

HCA Healthcare LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HCA Healthcare's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

HCA Healthcare LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

HCA Healthcare Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.71 0.75 0.70 0.68 0.72

HCA Healthcare Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.72 0.69 0.67 0.72 0.67
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HCA Healthcare LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

HCA Healthcare's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
=43456/60720
=0.72

HCA Healthcare's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=41313/61450
=0.67

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.67 mean?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.67 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on HCA Healthcare and its competitors.
Is HCA Healthcare's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
HCA Healthcare's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.67. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to THC and DVA?
HCA Healthcare's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.67 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on HCA Healthcare and its competitors. HCA Healthcare's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCA Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $452.40, compared to a current price of $410.50 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.67. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HCA Healthcare (HCA), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.67 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is HCA Healthcare (HCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $410.50 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $452.40. GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HCA:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.67
  • GF Value™: $452.40 vs. price of $410.50 (9.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

HCA Healthcare Business Description

Address One Park Plaza, Nashville, TN, USA, 37203
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities across 19 states and a small foothold in the United Kingdom.
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