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Dicker DataASX:DDR -1.29%82 Debt-to-Equity is 1.46 as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates ASX:DDR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of A$12.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,216 Hardware companies, Dicker Data ranks worse than 92.06% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dicker Data's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:DDR'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 1.4 Max: 1.87
Current: 1.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Dicker Data was 1.87. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.40.
ASX:DDR's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 92.06% of 2216
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs ASX:DDR: 1.46
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Dicker Data Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Dicker Data Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dicker Data's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ASX:DDR vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Dicker Data's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Dicker Data Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Dicker Data's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dicker Data's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.46 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Dicker Data and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, Dicker Data's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.76 to 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Dicker Data ranks #2040 out of 2216 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.
Is Dicker Data's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Dicker Data's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.46 is near median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 1.87. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Dicker Data's value of 1.46 is 440.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dicker Data ranks #2040 out of 2216 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dicker Data has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dicker Data's Debt-to-Equity compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Dicker Data ranks #2040 out of 2216 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Dicker Data in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Dicker Data's value of 1.46 is 440.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Dicker Data's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.76 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Dicker Data has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,216 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dicker Data's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.46 is 440.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Dicker Data and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dicker Data's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.46, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dicker Data stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$12.95, compared to a current price of A$12.25 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.46, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 440.7% above the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Dicker Data's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dicker Data (ASX:DDR), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.46 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dicker Data stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$12.25 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$12.95.
GuruFocus considers Dicker Data to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:DDR:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.46 (near median its 10-year median of 1.40)
GF Value™: A$12.95 vs. price of A$12.25 (5.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 440.7% above the Hardware median (#2040 of 2216)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:DDR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dicker Data Ltd is engaged in the wholesale distribution of computer hardware, software, cloud, access control, surveillance, and emerging technologies. The company is organized into three operating segments: Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore operations. The Maximum revenue is generated from its operations in Australia.
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