ORLY Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
A Debt-to-Equity Ratio measures a company’s total liabilities against its shareholders’ equity; at -3.82x, liabilities exceed equity, meaning the company has negative book equity.
Sector Performance
3th percentileORLY
-3.82x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
Prior Period
-5.81x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A Debt-to-Equity Ratio measures a company’s total liabilities against its shareholders’ equity; at -3.82x, liabilities exceed equity, meaning the company has negative book equity.
This is far below the sector median of 0.73x, placing ORLY in the 3rd percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, and the 8-quarter trend direction is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +34.3%, improving from -5.81x to -3.82x. The combination of a deeply negative level with a QoQ improvement implies high financial leverage and elevated risk, yet the move toward less negative equity offers some near-term relief. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the leverage risk is substantial, but the improving trend prevents a more bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about ORLY?
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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-3.82x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
How ORLY's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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