Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (DSGR) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Industrial - Distribution
EV/EBITDA
↓
12.33
↓-30% vs avg
5yr avg: 17.70
30Y Low2.3·High41.0
P/FCF
↑
30.48
-6% vs avg
5yr avg: 32.29
30Y Low5.7·High103.7
P/B Ratio
↓
2.08
-7% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.24
30Y Low0.5·High3.9
ROE
↑
1.3%
↓+334% vs avg
5yr avg: -0.6%
30Y Low-61%·High38%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
4.86
↓-22% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.23
30Y Low0.0·High19.2
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
DSGR Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. trades at 158.9x earnings, 32% above its 5-year average of 120.0x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 522%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 30.5x P/FCF, 6% below the 5-year average of 32.3x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.6B | $1.4B | $647M | $561M | $475M | $233M | $147M | $114M | $105M |
| Enterprise Value | $2.1B | $2.0B | $2.4B | $2.0B | $1.1B | $795M | $457M | $243M | $152M | $130M | $103M |
| P/E Ratio → | 158.94 | 152.17 | — | — | 87.76 | — | 31.43 | 66.79 | 23.58 | 3.83 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.56 | 1.08 | 1.35 | 0.63 | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.38 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.08 | 1.99 | 2.54 | 2.14 | 1.15 | 3.38 | 3.88 | 2.16 | 1.49 | 1.22 | 1.72 |
| P/FCF | 30.48 | 29.80 | 48.82 | 18.25 | — | — | 15.41 | 32.54 | 8.29 | 19.56 | 19.65 |
| P/OCF | 15.76 | 15.41 | 28.76 | 13.84 | — | 54.37 | 14.61 | 25.36 | 7.26 | 16.09 | 12.42 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
DSGR EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 12.3x EBITDA, 30% below its 5-year average of 17.7x. The Industrials sector median is 13.9x, placing the stock at a 11% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.03 | 1.32 | 1.26 | 0.95 | 1.53 | 1.30 | 0.66 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.37 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.33 | 12.16 | 18.33 | 19.06 | 12.58 | 26.40 | 16.77 | 16.27 | 9.43 | 7.80 | 15.60 |
| EV / EBIT | 23.71 | 23.37 | 43.74 | 23.93 | 29.38 | 66.24 | 21.32 | 23.68 | 19.25 | 12.16 | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 47.27 | 71.81 | 25.53 | — | — | 14.82 | 33.95 | 8.53 | 22.41 | 19.27 |
DSGR Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. earns an operating margin of 4.4%, roughly in line with the Industrials sector average. Operating margins have expanded from 2.7% to 4.4% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 1.3% is modest, trailing the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 4.7% represents below-average returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 31.1% | 31.1% | 34.0% | 35.4% | 33.9% | 25.0% | 53.1% | 53.2% | 54.2% | 59.8% | 60.8% |
| Operating Margin | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 2.6% | 3.2% | -0.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 9.7% | -0.6% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 1.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% | -1.5% | 2.0% | -3.5% | 13.1% | 7.0% | 6.5% | 38.4% | -2.7% |
| ROA | 0.5% | 0.5% | -0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| ROIC | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 6.5% | 8.8% | -1.8% |
| ROCE | 6.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% | 3.7% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 6.5% | 7.0% | 8.8% | -1.5% |
DSGR Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 4.9x, which is highly leveraged (50% above the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $757M ($819M total debt minus $62M cash). Interest coverage of just 1.6x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.30 | 0.98 | 0.84 | 1.50 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.22 | 0.14 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.86 | 4.86 | 6.38 | 6.24 | 5.43 | 8.25 | 0.38 | 1.04 | 1.00 | 1.25 | 1.27 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.17 | 1.19 | 0.85 | 0.79 | 1.41 | -0.15 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.18 | -0.03 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.49 | 4.49 | 5.87 | 5.44 | 5.14 | 7.76 | -0.66 | 0.68 | 0.26 | 0.99 | -0.31 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 17.47 | 22.99 | 7.28 | — | — | -0.59 | 1.41 | 0.23 | 2.85 | -0.38 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.58 | 1.58 | 0.99 | 1.94 | 1.53 | 0.72 | 32.78 | 17.04 | 7.80 | 17.23 | -2.09 |
DSGR Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.56x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.35x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 2.72x to 2.56x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.67 | 2.72 | 2.82 | 1.10 | 1.46 | 1.87 | 1.61 | 1.64 | 2.23 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.37 | 1.41 | 1.26 | 0.48 | 0.83 | 0.89 | 0.82 | 0.79 | 1.15 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.29 | 0.10 | 0.18 | 0.07 | 0.26 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.13 | 1.04 | 1.01 | 0.95 | 1.06 | 1.37 | 1.81 | 1.77 | 1.60 | 2.04 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.86 | 3.86 | 3.42 | 3.21 | 2.88 | 2.94 | 2.67 | 3.10 | 3.03 | 2.41 | 2.55 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 50.02 | 50.72 | 49.61 | 52.72 | 56.53 | 53.78 | 43.53 | 43.15 | 50.47 | 44.85 |
DSGR Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. returns 1.8% to shareholders annually primarily through share buybacks. The earnings yield of 0.6% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 0.6% | 0.7% | — | — | 1.1% | — | 3.2% | 1.5% | 4.2% | 26.1% | — |
| FCF Yield | 3.3% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 5.5% | — | — | 6.5% | 3.1% | 12.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $47M | $47M | $45M | $35M | $20M | $19M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M |
Peer Comparison
Compare DSGR with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DSGRYou | $1B | 158.9 | 12.3 | 30.5 | 31.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 4.7% | 4.9 |
 GWW | $64B | 38.6 | 22.8 | 48.4 | 39.1% | 15.0% | 43.5% | 32.1% | 1.1 |
 MSM | $7B | 33.2 | 17.6 | 27.5 | 40.8% | 8.3% | 14.2% | 12.3% | 1.3 |
 FAST | $53B | 42.1 | 31.9 | 50.1 | 45.0% | 20.2% | 33.3% | 31.2% | 0.3 |
 SITE | $5B | 32.7 | 15.0 | 19.8 | 34.8% | 5.1% | 9.3% | 7.3% | 2.6 |
 DNOW | $2B | -18.0 | — | 11.9 | 17.0% | -2.9% | -5.3% | -3.3% | — |
 WSO | $16B | 32.7 | 22.2 | 30.4 | 28.0% | 9.6% | 15.8% | 16.6% | 0.7 |
 POOL | $7B | 18.3 | 11.9 | 23.6 | 29.7% | 11.0% | 33.1% | 22.3% | 0.6 |
 WDFC | $5B | 34.0 | 40.9 | 54.4 | 55.1% | 16.7% | 36.5% | 26.2% | 0.9 |
 HON | $145B | 31.1 | 21.0 | 26.9 | 36.9% | 17.5% | 27.3% | 12.6% | 4.3 |
 MMM | $84B | 26.8 | 16.8 | 60.0 | 39.6% | 18.3% | 75.2% | 28.1% | 2.4 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.9 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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DSGR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DSGR stock.
What is Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 158.9x. The historical average is 26.2x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 12.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.8x.
What is Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.'s ROE?
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 1.3%. The historical average is 3.7%.
Is DSGR stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 158.9x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.'s profit margins?
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. has 31.1% gross margin and 4.4% operating margin.
How much debt does Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. have?
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.9x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.