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Dorman ProductsDORM +2.49%90 Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates DORM with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $128.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,218 Vehicles & Parts companies, Dorman Products ranks better than 59.2% 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 Dorman Products's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DORM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.8
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Dorman Products was 0.80. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.34.
DORM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 59.2% of 1218
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs DORM: 0.35
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.
Dorman Products Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Dorman Products Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dorman Products'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.
DORM vs ATMU, AAP, GNTX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Dorman Products'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.
Dorman Products Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dorman Products's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dorman Products'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.
Dorman Products (DORM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Dorman Products and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Dorman Products' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #497 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Dorman Products' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Dorman Products' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is near median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.80. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Dorman Products' value of 0.35 is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #497 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dorman Products has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dorman Products' Debt-to-Equity compare to ATMU and AAP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #497 out of 1218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Dorman Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Dorman Products' value of 0.35 is 23.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Dorman Products' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Dorman Products has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,218 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. Dorman Products's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.35 is 23.9% below 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 Dorman Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dorman Products's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dorman Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dorman Products (DORM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $128.05, compared to a current price of $136.40 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 23.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Dorman Products' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 Dorman Products (DORM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 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 Dorman Products (DORM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dorman Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $136.40 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $128.05.
GuruFocus considers Dorman Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DORM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.35 (near median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: $128.05 vs. price of $136.40 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#497 of 1218)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DORM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dorman Products Inc is a supplier of original equipment parts for automobiles. It offers automotive and heavy-duty replacement parts, automotive hardware, brake parts, and fasteners for the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket. The products are sold under the Dorman brand and its sub-brands OE Solutions, Help!, Conduct-Tite, Super ATV, etc., through aftermarket retailers, warehouse distributors, specialty markets, and salvage yards. The company operates through three business segments, which include Light Duty, Heavy Duty, and Specialty Vehicle. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Light Duty segment, which designs and markets replacement parts and fasteners mainly for passenger cars and light trucks. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States.
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