Debt-to-Equity Ratio

DigitalOcean’s debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01x means the company’s total liabilities are roughly equal to its shareholders’ equity—a measure of financial leverage.

Compared to sector peers, this ratio is more than three times the technology sector median of 0.27x, placing DigitalOcean in the 80th percentile (higher debt than 80% of peers). Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, and no prior-quarter values exist to establish a direction. The combination of a high debt level relative to peers and the absence of any trend information leaves uncertainty about whether leverage is rising or falling, which adds a layer of risk for investors. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict—the elevated debt ratio suggests above-average leverage, but the lack of trend prevents a decisive bullish or bearish signal, aligning with a neutral stance.

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