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Amcon Distributing CoDIT +6.64%60 Debt-to-Equity is 1.74 as of Jun. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates DIT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Retail - Defensive companies, Amcon Distributing Co ranks worse than 80.87% 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 Amcon Distributing Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DIT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 1.06 Max: 1.89
Current: 1.74
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Amcon Distributing Co was 1.89. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 1.06.
DIT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 80.87% of 277
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs DIT: 1.74
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.
Amcon Distributing Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Amcon Distributing Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amcon Distributing Co'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.
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Amcon Distributing Co'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.
Amcon Distributing Co Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Amcon Distributing Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amcon Distributing Co'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.
Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Amcon Distributing Co and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Amcon Distributing Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 1.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #224 out of 277 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Amcon Distributing Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Amcon Distributing Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.89. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Amcon Distributing Co's value of 1.74 is 210.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #224 out of 277 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Amcon Distributing Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amcon Distributing Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to HCIL and TWG?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #224 out of 277 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Amcon Distributing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Amcon Distributing Co's value of 1.74 is 210.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Amcon Distributing Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 1.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Amcon Distributing Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.56, based on 277 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. Amcon Distributing Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 is 210.7% 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 Amcon Distributing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amcon Distributing Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amcon Distributing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.85, compared to a current price of $71.50 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 210.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.56. Amcon Distributing Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Amcon Distributing Co (DIT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74 as of Jun. 2026. 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 Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amcon Distributing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $71.50 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $94.85.
GuruFocus considers Amcon Distributing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DIT:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.74 (64% above median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: $94.85 vs. price of $71.50 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 210.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#224 of 277)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amcon Distributing Co is engaged in the wholesale and retail distribution of consumer products such as cigarettes, tobacco, confectionery, health food, and others. It operates in two segments: Wholesale distribution segment distributing consumer products to the retail outlets including convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, drug stores and tobacco shops in the Central, Rocky Mountain, and Southern regions of the United States; and the Retail health food segment is a specialty retailer of natural/organic groceries and dietary supplements throughout the Midwest and Florida. The company earns a majority of the revenue from the Wholesale distribution segment.
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