DLR Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 1449h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity, showing how much debt it uses to fund operations.
Sector Performance
52th percentileDLR
0.77x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
0.82x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity, showing how much debt it uses to fund operations.
DLR’s current ratio of 0.77x means it uses $0.77 of debt for every $1.00 of equity, a moderate leverage level. This is slightly above the sector median of 0.74x, placing DLR at the 52nd percentile among its peers, nearly right at the middle. Trend data is not available—both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are listed as N/A, and there is only one historical value (0.77x), so no direction can be assessed. The combination of a ratio near the sector median with no trend information implies neither elevated risk nor a clear opportunity from this metric alone. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the debt-to-equity level does not signal a strong positive or negative divergence from peers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about DLR?
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 DLR'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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0.77x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How DLR's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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