突发！硅谷4.8万亿巨头评级遭下调，负债是净资产的500%；做AI花钱如流水，投行：可能在明年耗尽现金

Core Viewpoint - Barclays Bank has downgraded Oracle's debt rating to "Underweight," warning that the company may exhaust its cash reserves by November 2026 [1][5]. Financial Health of Oracle - Oracle's cash reserves, currently around $11 billion, could be depleted by November 2026, leading to refinancing needs [7]. - The company's debt-to-equity ratio is at 500%, significantly higher than competitors like Amazon (50%) and Microsoft (30%) [7]. - Oracle's capital liability ratio stands at 86.33%, again exceeding that of Amazon (49.22%) and Microsoft (42.94%) [8]. - The total interest-bearing debt has doubled over the past decade to $111.6 billion, with over $100 billion in off-balance-sheet lease commitments [8]. Industry Trends - The issuance of debt related to U.S. data centers has surged to $25.4 billion in 2025, a 112% increase from 2024, and a staggering 1854% increase since 2022 [3][11]. - Major tech companies, including Meta, Oracle, and Alphabet, have entered the credit market at unprecedented levels, raising a total of $75 billion in bonds and loans in just September and October 2025 [3][11]. - Barclays estimates that the total bond issuance by large cloud service providers could reach $160 billion in 2025 [11]. Risks in AI Infrastructure Investment - The rapid expansion of AI-driven capital investments raises concerns about whether it is building a digital foundation or creating a debt bubble [3]. - The financial structure for data center financing is becoming more complex, increasing potential financial risks [13]. - The reliance on speculative building without long-term tenant agreements poses cash flow risks, especially if AI demand slows [13]. Market Sentiment - Oracle's credit default swap (CDS) prices have surged, reflecting heightened investor concerns about potential default risks [2][14]. - Analysts draw parallels between the current AI data center investment climate and the telecom crisis of 2000, highlighting the risks of over-leveraging and optimistic demand forecasts [16].