DG Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Debt-to-equity ratio shows how much debt a company carries for every dollar of shareholders’ equity.
Sector Performance
37th percentileDG
0.52x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
1.79x(Jun 2026)
Deep Analysis
Debt-to-equity ratio shows how much debt a company carries for every dollar of shareholders’ equity.
At 0.52x, DG uses $0.52 of debt per $1.00 of equity, which is a conservative leverage level. That sits below the sector median of 0.74x, placing it in the 37th percentile among peers, meaning most rivals have higher debt loads. Trend data is not available, with both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes reported as N/A. The low ratio limits financial risk from borrowing, but the missing trend provides no evidence of improving or worsening leverage. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict because the conservative debt level is a positive, yet the lack of directional data prevents any stronger read on risk or opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about DG?
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 DG's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).
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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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0.52x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How DG's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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