Domino's Pizza EnterprisesDMZPY 65 Debt-to-Equity is 1.81 as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 2.52. GuruFocus rates DMZPY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Restaurants companies, Domino's Pizza Enterprises ranks worse than 76.1% 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 Domino's Pizza Enterprises's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DMZPY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 2.52 Max: 3.78
Current: 1.81
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Domino's Pizza Enterprises was 3.78. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 2.52.
DMZPY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 76.1% of 318
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.905
vs DMZPY: 1.81
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.
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
DMZPY vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Domino's Pizza Enterprises'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.
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Debt-to-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Domino's Pizza Enterprises's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Domino's Pizza Enterprises'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.
Domino's Pizza Enterprises (DMZPY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.81 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Domino's Pizza Enterprises and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 2.52. Over the past decade, Domino's Pizza Enterprises' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.79 to 3.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Domino's Pizza Enterprises ranks #242 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is Domino's Pizza Enterprises' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Domino's Pizza Enterprises' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.81 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 3.78. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Domino's Pizza Enterprises' value of 1.81 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Domino's Pizza Enterprises ranks #242 out of 318 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Domino's Pizza Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Domino's Pizza Enterprises' Debt-to-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Domino's Pizza Enterprises ranks #242 out of 318 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Domino's Pizza Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Domino's Pizza Enterprises' value of 1.81 is 100% above this benchmark. Historically, Domino's Pizza Enterprises' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.79 to 3.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.52 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Domino's Pizza Enterprises 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.91, based on 318 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. Domino's Pizza Enterprises's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.81 is 100% 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 Domino's Pizza Enterprises and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Domino's Pizza Enterprises's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.81, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Domino's Pizza Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Domino's Pizza Enterprises (DMZPY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.46, compared to a current price of $5.65 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.81, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.52 and 100% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.91. Domino's Pizza Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Domino's Pizza Enterprises (DMZPY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.81 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 Domino's Pizza Enterprises (DMZPY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Domino's Pizza Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.65 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.46.
GuruFocus considers Domino's Pizza Enterprises to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DMZPY:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.81 (28% below median its 10-year median of 2.52)
GF Value™: $10.46 vs. price of $5.65 (46% below fair value)
Industry Position: 100% above the Restaurants median (#242 of 318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DMZPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Domino's Pizza Enterprises operates fast-food pizza outlets and franchise service. The company holds the exclusive master franchise rights for the Domino's brand and network in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Cambodia, and the Netherlands. The Domino's brand is owned by NYSE-listed Domino's Pizza Inc.
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