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DXP EnterprisesDXPE +0.39%63 Debt-to-Equity is 1.66 as of Jun. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates DXPE with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $99.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 149 Industrial Distribution companies, DXP Enterprises ranks worse than 93.29% 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 DXP Enterprises's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DXPE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 1.06 Max: 1.81
Current: 1.66
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of DXP Enterprises was 1.81. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 1.06.
DXPE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.29% of 149
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.48
vs DXPE: 1.66
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.
DXP Enterprises Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
DXP Enterprises Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DXP Enterprises'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.
DXPE vs DNOW, DSGR, GIC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, DXP 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.
DXP Enterprises Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, DXP Enterprises's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DXP 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.
DXP Enterprises (DXPE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.66 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on DXP Enterprises and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, DXP Enterprises' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.78 to 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, DXP Enterprises ranks #139 out of 149 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is DXP Enterprises' Debt-to-Equity too high?
DXP Enterprises' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.66 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 1.81. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. DXP Enterprises' value of 1.66 is 245.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DXP Enterprises ranks #139 out of 149 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DXP Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DXP Enterprises' Debt-to-Equity compare to DNOW and DSGR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, DXP Enterprises ranks #139 out of 149 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places DXP Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. DXP Enterprises' value of 1.66 is 245.8% above this benchmark. Historically, DXP Enterprises' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.78 to 1.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 0.48, DXP 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.48, based on 149 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. DXP Enterprises's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.66 is 245.8% 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 DXP Enterprises and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DXP Enterprises's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.66, which is 57% 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 DXP Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DXP Enterprises (DXPE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $99.63, compared to a current price of $195.76 — trading 96.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.66, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 245.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.48. DXP Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 DXP Enterprises (DXPE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.66 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 DXP Enterprises (DXPE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DXP Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $195.76 is trading 96.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $99.63.
GuruFocus considers DXP Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DXPE:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.66 (57% above median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: $99.63 vs. price of $195.76 (96.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 245.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#139 of 149)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DXPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DXP Enterprises Inc is engaged in the business of distributing maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, equipment and service to customers in various end markets, including general industrial, energy, food & beverage, chemical, transportation, water and wastewater. The company operates through three business segments: Service Centers, Innovative Pumping Solutions and Supply Chain Services. The majority of revenue is derived from the Service Centers segment, which provides a wide range of MRO products in the rotating equipment, bearing, power transmission, hose, fluid power, metal working, fastener, industrial supply, safety products and safety services categories. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the United States.
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