Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Debt to Equity Ratio: 2.70
Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 2.70 is 14% above its 5-year average of 2.36, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.05–2.70).
As of Friday, June 19, 2026. 5.47% above its 12-month average of 2.56.
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DRI Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
DRI Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
DRI Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2.70
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
2.56
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
2.38
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
2.36
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
1.48
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
1.36
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
1.24
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.47%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+13.45%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+14.49%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+82.54%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+98.53%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+118.50%
DRI Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) | $24.45B | 2.70 | 2.56 | 2.38 | 2.36 |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $25.19B | 1.05 | 1.04 | 1.31 | 1.32 |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)vs › | $23.18B | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.74 | 0.78 |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $20.76B | 1.46 | 1.17 | 0.76 | 0.62 |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $19.93B | 0.34 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.34 |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $19.61B | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.84 | 0.92 |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $19.50B | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.85 |
| Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs › | $17.75B | 1.48 | 1.14 | 0.90 | 0.71 |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $31.22B | 0.73 | 0.78 | 0.69 | 0.71 |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $32.28B | 10.15 | 7.46 | 5.61 | 5.76 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
2.70
Current Ratio
0.42
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The debt to equity ratio for DRI stock is 2.70.
- Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 2.70 is 14% above its 5-year average of 2.36, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.05–2.70).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for DRI stock is 2.56.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for DRI stock is 2.38.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for DRI stock is 2.36.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for DRI stock is 1.48.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for DRI stock is 1.36.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for DRI stock is 1.24.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-25 | 2.70 |
| 2024-05-26 | 2.42 |
| 2023-05-31 | 2.18 |
| 2022-05-29 | 2.22 |
| 2021-05-30 | 2.05 |
| 2020-05-31 | 2.58 |
| 2019-05-31 | 0.39 |
| 2018-05-31 | 0.42 |
| 2017-05-31 | 0.45 |
| 2016-05-31 | 0.23 |
| 2015-05-31 | 0.63 |
| 2014-05-31 | 1.28 |
| 2013-05-31 | 1.32 |
| 2012-05-31 | 1.15 |
| 2011-05-31 | 0.85 |
| 2010-05-31 | 0.89 |
| 2009-05-31 | 1.15 |
| 2008-05-31 | 1.33 |
| 2007-05-31 | 0.64 |
| 2006-05-31 | 0.56 |
| 2005-05-31 | 0.51 |
| 2004-05-31 | 0.57 |
| 2003-05-31 | 0.55 |
| 2002-05-31 | 0.59 |
| 2001-05-31 | 0.51 |
| 2000-05-31 | 0.44 |
| 1999-05-31 | 0.35 |
| 1998-05-31 | 0.38 |
| 1997-05-31 | 0.33 |
| 1996-05-31 | 0.31 |
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About Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, focuses on the ownership and operation of full-service dining establishments across both the United States and Canada. As of May 29, 2022, the company's extensive portfolio comprised 1,867 directly managed restaurants. These included a significant presence from its flagship brands: 884 Olive Garden outlets, 546 LongHorn Steakhouse locations, 172 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 85 Yard House venues, 62 Capital Grille branches, 45 Seasons 52 restaurants, 42 Bahama Breeze sites, 28 Eddie V's Prime Seafood establishments, and 3 Capital Burger eateries. In addition to its owned operations, Darden also oversees 60 franchised restaurants, specifically 35 Olive Garden units, 18 LongHorn Steakhouse units, 4 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 2 Capital Grille locations, and 1 Bahama Breeze restaurant. The company, which originated in 1968, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Ricardo Cardenas