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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 O'Reilly Automotive's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0KAB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -890.82 Med: -4.29 Max: 59.26
Current: -5.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of O'Reilly Automotive was 59.26. The lowest was -890.82. And the median was -4.29.
LTS:0KAB's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 0.46
vs LTS:0KAB: -5.22
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.
O'Reilly Automotive Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
O'Reilly Automotive Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for O'Reilly Automotive'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.
LTS:0KAB vs AZO, GPC, BWA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, O'Reilly Automotive'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.
O'Reilly Automotive Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, O'Reilly Automotive's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where O'Reilly Automotive'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.
O'Reilly Automotive (LTS:0KAB) has a Debt-to-Equity of -5.22 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on O'Reilly Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, O'Reilly Automotive ranks #999999 out of 1222 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is O'Reilly Automotive's Debt-to-Equity too high?
O'Reilly Automotive's current Debt-to-Equity is -5.22. Based on the distribution chart, O'Reilly Automotive ranks #999999 out of 1222 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, O'Reilly Automotive has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does O'Reilly Automotive's Debt-to-Equity compare to AZO and GPC?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, O'Reilly Automotive ranks #999999 out of 1222 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places O'Reilly Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. 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 1,222 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. 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 O'Reilly Automotive 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. O'Reilly Automotive's current Debt-to-Equity is -5.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is O'Reilly Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, O'Reilly Automotive (LTS:0KAB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $97.20, compared to a current price of $89.40 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -5.22. O'Reilly Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 O'Reilly Automotive (LTS:0KAB), the current Debt-to-Equity is -5.22 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 O'Reilly Automotive (LTS:0KAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, O'Reilly Automotive stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $89.40 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $97.20.
GuruFocus considers O'Reilly Automotive to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0KAB:
Debt-to-Equity: -5.22
GF Value™: $97.20 vs. price of $89.40 (8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0KAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1957, O'Reilly Auto Parts is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories, serving both DIY and professional customers. The company operates nearly 6,600 stores across 48 US states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. In fiscal 2025, O'Reilly generated nearly $18 billion in sales, with its dual market strategy yielding a balanced revenue mix, split between retail DIY customers (49%) and professional service orders (49%). The balance of its sales is derived from noncore categories, including wholesale distribution to independent parts distributors, heavy-shop equipment sales, and value-added services.
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