DBX Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 107h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio measures a company’s total liabilities against its shareholder equity; a negative value like -1.64x means liabilities exceed equity, implying the firm has negative book value.
Sector Performance
5th percentileDBX
-1.51x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.52x
Prior Period
-1.64x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio measures a company’s total liabilities against its shareholder equity; a negative value like -1.64x means liabilities exceed equity, implying the firm has negative book value.
For context, the sector median is 0.74x, and this reading sits at the 5th percentile among peers, far below typical leverage patterns. The trend is N/A, with both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes unavailable, so there is no direction to assess from this metric alone. The combination of a deeply negative level and no trend history points to elevated financial risk, as negative equity can signal distress or prior losses. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, since the capital structure is far weaker than the sector norm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about DBX?
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.
Who are DBX's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: W (-1.00x), MSCI (-2.37x), SBAC (-2.75x), LCID (-3.08x), TDG (-3.41x).
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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.
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-1.51x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.52x
How DBX's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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