DLTR Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 987h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total debt to its shareholders’ equity; at 0.84x, DLTR has $0.84 of debt for every $1.00 of equity.
Sector Performance
59th percentileDLTR
0.86x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
Prior Period
0.84x(Sep 2026)
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total debt to its shareholders’ equity; at 0.84x, DLTR has $0.84 of debt for every $1.00 of equity.
This is slightly above the sector median of 0.73x, placing DLTR in the 57th percentile among its peers — meaning 57% of peers have a lower (more conservative) ratio. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a drop of -36.8%, as the ratio fell from 1.33x to 0.84x. Even with the current level above the sector median, the rapid decline indicates the company is reducing its reliance on debt, which can lower financial risk. This combination of a moderately higher ratio that is trending sharply lower suggests a neutral risk profile — not enough to warrant a bullish case, but improving leverage supports a balanced view. The metric aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the decreasing debt burden is encouraging, yet the ratio still sits above the sector median, offering no clear signal in either direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about DLTR?
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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0.86x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
How DLTR's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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