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Doman Building Materials GroupTSX:DBM +0.45%72 Debt-to-Equity is 1.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates TSX:DBM with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, Doman Building Materials Group ranks worse than 95.27% 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 Doman Building Materials Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:DBM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 1.32 Max: 2
Current: 1.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Doman Building Materials Group was 2.00. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.32.
TSX:DBM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 95.27% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs TSX:DBM: 1.77
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.
Doman Building Materials Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Doman Building Materials Group 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.
Doman Building Materials Group Debt-to-Equity Chart
TSX:DBM vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Doman Building Materials Group'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.
Doman Building Materials Group Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Doman Building Materials Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Doman Building Materials Group'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.
Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.77 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Doman Building Materials Group and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, Doman Building Materials Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.55 to 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #141 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 95.3%.
Is Doman Building Materials Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Doman Building Materials Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.77 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 2.00. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Doman Building Materials Group's value of 1.77 is 261.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #141 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Doman Building Materials Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Doman Building Materials Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #141 out of 148 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Doman Building Materials Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Doman Building Materials Group's value of 1.77 is 261.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Doman Building Materials Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.55 to 2.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Doman Building Materials Group 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 0.49, based on 148 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. Doman Building Materials Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.77 is 261.2% 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 Doman Building Materials Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Doman Building Materials Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.77, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Doman Building Materials Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.44, compared to a current price of C$11.25 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.77, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 261.2% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.49. Doman Building Materials Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.77 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 Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doman Building Materials Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$11.25 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.44.
GuruFocus considers Doman Building Materials Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:DBM:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.77 (34% above median its 10-year median of 1.32)
GF Value™: C$9.44 vs. price of C$11.25 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 261.2% above the Industrial Distribution median (#141 of 148)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:DBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Doman Building Materials Group Ltd operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries, producing and treating lumber and providing other value-add services, as well as distributing various building materials across Canada and in the United States. The company is a national distributor of building materials and related products in Canada, operating multiple divisions with treating plants, planing and specialty facilities, and distribution centers across various cities in Canada and the United States. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from the United States.
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