DG Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 963h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to shareholder equity, showing how much debt funds operations relative to owner capital — here, 49 cents of debt for every dollar of equity.
Sector Performance
36th percentileDG
0.49x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
Prior Period
0.52x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to shareholder equity, showing how much debt funds operations relative to owner capital — here, 49 cents of debt for every dollar of equity.
At 0.49x, the company is below the sector median of 0.72x, placing it at the 36th percentile, meaning it carries less leverage than the majority of its peers. The metric decreased by 5.8% quarter-over-quarter, slipping from 0.52x to 0.49x, while year-over-year data is unavailable and the 8-quarter trend is not provided. The combination of a below-median level and a recent fall in leverage points to a growing financial cushion and reduced default risk, which can be an advantage when borrowing costs climb. This shift lowers
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.
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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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0.49x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
How DG's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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