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Douglas EllimanDOUG -2.84%64 Debt-to-Equity is 0.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates DOUG with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Real Estate companies, Douglas Elliman ranks better than 55.74% 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 Douglas Elliman's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DOUG'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 0.61 Max: 1.24
Current: 0.61
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Douglas Elliman was 1.24. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.61.
DOUG's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 55.74% of 1541
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.73
vs DOUG: 0.61
Douglas Elliman (NYSE:DOUG) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Douglas Elliman Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Douglas Elliman Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Douglas Elliman'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 Real Estate Services subindustry, Douglas Elliman'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.
Douglas Elliman Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Douglas Elliman's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Elliman'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.
Douglas Elliman (DOUG) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.61 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Douglas Elliman and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Douglas Elliman's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.52 to 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Elliman ranks #682 out of 1541 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Douglas Elliman's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Douglas Elliman's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.61 is near median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 1.24. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Douglas Elliman's value of 0.61 is 16.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Elliman ranks #682 out of 1541 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Douglas Elliman has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Douglas Elliman's Debt-to-Equity compare to CHCI and SRG?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Douglas Elliman ranks #682 out of 1541 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Douglas Elliman in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Douglas Elliman's value of 0.61 is 16.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Douglas Elliman's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.52 to 1.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.73, Douglas Elliman 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.73, based on 1,541 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. Douglas Elliman's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.61 is 16.4% 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 Douglas Elliman and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Douglas Elliman's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Douglas Elliman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Douglas Elliman (DOUG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.98, compared to a current price of $1.71 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 16.4% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.73. Douglas Elliman's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Douglas Elliman (DOUG), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.61 as of Mar. 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 Douglas Elliman (DOUG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Douglas Elliman stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.71 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.98.
GuruFocus considers Douglas Elliman to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DOUG:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.61 (near median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: $1.98 vs. price of $1.71 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.4% below the Real Estate median (#682 of 1541)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DOUG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Douglas Elliman Inc is engaged in the real estate services business and seeks to acquire or invest in additional real estate services businesses. The Company also offers, through its subsidiaries and ventures, development marketing services and ancillary services, including mortgage, title, and escrow services. It generates revenue from commissions and other brokerage income, property management, and other ancillary services.
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