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BLDR Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

1.15x

Higher than 78% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 273h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15x means Builders FirstSource has $1.15 of debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity, indicating it uses a moderate amount of leverage to finance its operations.

Sector Performance

78th percentile

BLDR

1.15x

Sector Median

0.62x

Sector Avg

0.69x

Prior Period

1.16x(Jul 2026)

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Deep Analysis

A debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15x means Builders FirstSource has $1.15 of debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity, indicating it uses a moderate amount of leverage to finance its operations.

This is above the Industrials sector median of 0.63x, placing the company in the 78th percentile among peers, so it carries more debt than most. The year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change is -0.9%, showing a slight reduction from the prior value of 1.16x. Because the trend direction over eight quarters is not available, the only signal is a modest deleveraging in the latest quarter. The combination of a high debt level versus peers with only a small recent decline implies elevated financial risk relative to the sector, but not an immediate red flag. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the high debt-to-equity ratio is a cautionary factor, while the slight quarterly improvement offers no strong negative or positive momentum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about BLDR?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

How does BLDR's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?

BLDR's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 1.15x compares to a Industrials sector median of 0.62x, placing it in the 78th percentile.

Who are BLDR's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest Industrials peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: PWR (0.63x), ADP (0.63x), ROP (0.61x), RTX (0.56x), CHRW (0.79x).

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The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.