{"id":221354,"date":"2026-08-27T15:32:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=221354"},"modified":"2026-08-27T15:32:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:02:40","slug":"low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Low-Debt Retail Stocks Worth Watching in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Avenue Supermarts D\/E 0.10 at Rs 3,862.80. Relaxo Footwears D\/E 0.11 at Rs 356.10. Vedant Fashions D\/E 0.23 at Rs 544.60. Data as of 27 August 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">The four low-debt retail stocks worth watching in 2026 are Avenue Supermarts, Vedant Fashions, Relaxo Footwears and Campus Activewear, each carrying a debt to equity ratio of 0.26 or below. Retail companies that own their stores or operate an efficient franchise and manufacturing model tend to carry lower balance sheet debt than pure leased-store retailers, since lease liabilities alone can push reported leverage higher. All four post positive return on equity, though growth rates and margins vary by format. A low debt to equity ratio reduces balance sheet risk, but store expansion pace and same store sales growth still need separate scrutiny.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India&#8217;s organised retail sector spans supermarkets, footwear and apparel brands, and low-debt retail stocks are a useful starting point for investors who want exposure to consumption growth without high leverage risk. Avenue Supermarts, Vedant Fashions, Relaxo Footwears and Campus Activewear all carry a debt to equity ratio of 0.26 or below as of 27 August 2026, based on company filings.<\/p>\n<p>Retail businesses with owned manufacturing, asset-light franchise models or efficient store formats tend to need less external borrowing than chains reliant on heavily leased large-format stores. This article covers the four names, their key numbers, and what a low leverage profile means for someone evaluating retail stocks for a long term portfolio.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=lowdebt_retail\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#What_Counts_as_a_Low-Debt_Retail_Stock\" title=\"What Counts as a Low-Debt Retail Stock?\">What Counts as a Low-Debt Retail Stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#4_Low-Debt_Retail_Stocks_Worth_Watching_in_2026\" title=\"4 Low-Debt Retail Stocks Worth Watching in 2026\">4 Low-Debt Retail Stocks Worth Watching in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#1_Avenue_Supermarts\" title=\"1. Avenue Supermarts\">1. Avenue Supermarts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#2_Vedant_Fashions\" title=\"2. Vedant Fashions\">2. Vedant Fashions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#3_Relaxo_Footwears\" title=\"3. Relaxo Footwears\">3. Relaxo Footwears<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#4_Campus_Activewear\" title=\"4. Campus Activewear\">4. Campus Activewear<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Why_Low_Debt_Matters_for_Retail_Investors\" title=\"Why Low Debt Matters for Retail Investors\">Why Low Debt Matters for Retail Investors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Risks_to_Watch_Even_in_Low-Debt_Retail_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Watch Even in Low-Debt Retail Stocks\">Risks to Watch Even in Low-Debt Retail Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#How_to_Invest_in_These_Low-Debt_Retail_Stocks\" title=\"How to Invest in These Low-Debt Retail Stocks\">How to Invest in These Low-Debt Retail Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#FAQs_on_Low-Debt_Retail_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Low-Debt Retail Stocks\">FAQs on Low-Debt Retail Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Which_are_the_top_low-debt_retail_stocks_in_India_for_2026\" title=\"Which are the top low-debt retail stocks in India for 2026?\">Which are the top low-debt retail stocks in India for 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#What_debt_to_equity_ratio_counts_as_low_debt_for_a_retail_stock\" title=\"What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a retail stock?\">What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a retail stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Is_Avenue_Supermarts_a_low-debt_stock\" title=\"Is Avenue Supermarts a low-debt stock?\">Is Avenue Supermarts a low-debt stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Are_low-debt_retail_stocks_safer_than_other_retail_stocks\" title=\"Are low-debt retail stocks safer than other retail stocks?\">Are low-debt retail stocks safer than other retail stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Do_low-debt_retail_stocks_pay_dividends\" title=\"Do low-debt retail stocks pay dividends?\">Do low-debt retail stocks pay dividends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Which_low-debt_retail_stock_has_the_lowest_debt_to_equity_ratio\" title=\"Which low-debt retail stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?\">Which low-debt retail stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-retail-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Should_I_buy_low-debt_retail_stocks_only_for_their_low_debt\" title=\"Should I buy low-debt retail stocks only for their low debt?\">Should I buy low-debt retail stocks only for their low debt?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Counts_as_a_Low-Debt_Retail_Stock\"><\/span><strong>What Counts as a Low-Debt Retail Stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A low-debt retail stock is one whose total borrowings are a small fraction of shareholder equity, typically shown as a debt to equity ratio under 0.30. Retailers that manufacture their own products or run a largely owned-store or franchise model tend to fall in this range, while chains dependent on large leased store networks can show higher reported leverage once lease liabilities are included under current accounting rules.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Low-Debt_Retail_Stocks_Worth_Watching_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>4 Low-Debt Retail Stocks Worth Watching in 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below ranks four low-debt retail stocks by market capitalisation, along with current market price, debt to equity ratio and 52 week trading range.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>NSE Ticker<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<th>Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th>52W High (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>52W Low (Rs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Avenue Supermarts<\/td>\n<td>DMART<\/td>\n<td>3,862.80<\/td>\n<td>0.10<\/td>\n<td>2,49,288<\/td>\n<td>4,949.50<\/td>\n<td>3,529.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vedant Fashions<\/td>\n<td>MANYAVAR<\/td>\n<td>544.60<\/td>\n<td>0.23<\/td>\n<td>13,296<\/td>\n<td>782.65<\/td>\n<td>329.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Relaxo Footwears<\/td>\n<td>RELAXO<\/td>\n<td>356.10<\/td>\n<td>0.11<\/td>\n<td>9,146<\/td>\n<td>526.00<\/td>\n<td>236.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Campus Activewear<\/td>\n<td>CAMPUS<\/td>\n<td>225.29<\/td>\n<td>0.26<\/td>\n<td>6,884<\/td>\n<td>297.00<\/td>\n<td>215.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Avenue_Supermarts\"><\/span><strong>1. Avenue Supermarts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Avenue Supermarts, which operates the DMart chain of supermarkets, is the largest of the low-debt retail stocks on this list by a wide margin, with a market capitalisation of Rs 2,49,288 crore and a debt to equity ratio of 0.10. The stock trades at Rs 3,862.80, well below its 52 week high of Rs 4,949.50, after a period of moderating same store sales growth. Return on equity stands at 12.14 percent. DMart&#8217;s strategy of owning rather than leasing most of its store real estate has kept its balance sheet relatively conservative even while expanding its store count.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Vedant_Fashions\"><\/span><strong>2. Vedant Fashions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Vedant Fashions, which runs the Manyavar and Mohey ethnic wear brands, carries a debt to equity ratio of 0.23 and trades at Rs 544.60, sharply below its 52 week high of Rs 782.65. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 13,296 crore. The company&#8217;s asset-light franchise-led store model supports a return on equity of 19.12 percent and a dividend yield of 1.42 percent, the highest on this list.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for live debt to equity data<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Relaxo_Footwears\"><\/span><strong>3. Relaxo Footwears<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Relaxo Footwears has a debt to equity ratio of 0.11 and trades at Rs 356.10, with a market cap of Rs 9,146 crore. Its 52 week range runs from Rs 236.50 to Rs 526.00. As one of India&#8217;s largest footwear manufacturers with brands like Sparx and Flite, the company&#8217;s vertically integrated manufacturing model supports a return on equity of 8.13 percent and a dividend yield of 0.95 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Campus_Activewear\"><\/span><strong>4. Campus Activewear<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Campus Activewear rounds out the list with a debt to equity ratio of 0.26 and a current market price of Rs 225.29. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 6,884 crore, with a 52 week range of Rs 215.20 to Rs 297.00. The company&#8217;s sports and casual footwear business, sold through a wide multi-channel network, supports a return on equity of 16.56 percent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track these low-debt retail stocks on the go.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Low_Debt_Matters_for_Retail_Investors\"><\/span><strong>Why Low Debt Matters for Retail Investors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Lower Interest Cost Risk:<\/strong> A company with little borrowing is largely insulated from rising interest rates, since it has few loans whose cost can climb during a tightening cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Room to Fund Store Expansion:<\/strong> A clean balance sheet gives management room to fund new stores, franchise support or manufacturing capacity from internal accruals rather than fresh loans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steadier Margins in a Slowdown:<\/strong> Without meaningful interest expense on the books, margins at low-debt retail companies tend to hold up better when consumer discretionary spending softens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flexibility to Manage Inventory Cycles:<\/strong> Lower leverage gives retailers more room to hold inventory through slow seasons without added financial strain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resilience Against Rental Cost Inflation:<\/strong> Companies that own more of their real estate or run asset-light franchise models are less exposed to rising commercial rentals than chains dependent on leased large-format stores.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Watch_Even_in_Low-Debt_Retail_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Watch Even in Low-Debt Retail Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Valuation Risk:<\/strong> A low debt to equity ratio does not protect a stock from being expensive. Avenue Supermarts, for instance, trades at a price to earnings ratio of 81.53, well above the broader retail sector average.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Same Store Sales Slowdown:<\/strong> Retail revenue growth is closely tied to same store sales, and a slowdown in footfall or ticket size can weigh on stock performance regardless of balance sheet strength.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discretionary Spending Sensitivity:<\/strong> Apparel, footwear and lifestyle retail demand is more sensitive to income and sentiment shifts than staples, making these stocks more cyclical.<\/p>\n<p><strong>E-Commerce and Quick Commerce Competition:<\/strong> Growing online and quick commerce channels have increased competitive intensity for traditional store-based retailers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wedding and Festive Season Dependence:<\/strong> Ethnic wear and footwear brands see concentrated sales around weddings and festivals, making a few quarters disproportionately important to annual performance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Invest_in_These_Low-Debt_Retail_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Invest in These Low-Debt Retail Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Start by comparing the debt to equity ratio, price to earnings ratio and same store sales growth of each company against its own recent history, rather than looking at the debt figure in isolation.<\/p>\n<p>A live fundamentals screener can help with this comparison, since debt to equity, PE and revenue growth figures move every quarter and a static snapshot goes stale quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Next, check recent commentary on store additions, same store sales growth and festive or wedding season performance, since these factors move retail stocks more than balance sheet strength alone.<\/p>\n<p>Decide on a position size based on your existing exposure to the retail and consumption theme, since these names already sit in many consumption-focused mutual funds and may overlap with existing holdings.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, place the order through a SEBI registered broker or investment platform, and set a review date, such as the next quarterly results, rather than relying on the current debt to equity figure indefinitely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avenue Supermarts, Vedant Fashions, Relaxo Footwears and Campus Activewear currently stand out as low-debt retail stocks with debt to equity ratios between 0.10 and 0.26, positive return on equity, and asset-light or vertically integrated business models. A clean balance sheet lowers one category of risk, but same store sales growth and discretionary demand still need to be assessed stock by stock. Consult a SEBI registered advisor before making any investment decision, and treat the figures in this article as a starting point for further research rather than a final recommendation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Low-Debt_Retail_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Low-Debt Retail Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_top_low-debt_retail_stocks_in_India_for_2026\"><\/span><strong>Which are the top low-debt retail stocks in India for 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Avenue Supermarts, Vedant Fashions, Relaxo Footwears and Campus Activewear are among the top low-debt retail stocks in India for 2026, each with a debt to equity ratio of 0.26 or below as of 27 August 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_debt_to_equity_ratio_counts_as_low_debt_for_a_retail_stock\"><\/span><strong>What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a retail stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio under 0.30 is generally treated as low debt for retail companies, since asset-light or owned-store formats reduce the need for external borrowing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Avenue_Supermarts_a_low-debt_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is Avenue Supermarts a low-debt stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Avenue Supermarts, which operates DMart, carries a debt to equity ratio of 0.10, among the lowest in the organised retail sector, along with a return on equity of 12.14 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_low-debt_retail_stocks_safer_than_other_retail_stocks\"><\/span><strong>Are low-debt retail stocks safer than other retail stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Low-debt retail stocks carry lower interest rate and refinancing risk than leveraged companies, but they are not immune to same store sales slowdowns or discretionary spending cuts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_low-debt_retail_stocks_pay_dividends\"><\/span><strong>Do low-debt retail stocks pay dividends?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Dividend payouts vary across this group, with Vedant Fashions at 1.42 percent yield and Relaxo Footwears at 0.95 percent, while Avenue Supermarts does not currently pay a dividend.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_low-debt_retail_stock_has_the_lowest_debt_to_equity_ratio\"><\/span><strong>Which low-debt retail stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Avenue Supermarts has the lowest debt to equity ratio in this list at 0.10, followed by Relaxo Footwears at 0.11.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_buy_low-debt_retail_stocks_only_for_their_low_debt\"><\/span><strong>Should I buy low-debt retail stocks only for their low debt?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Low debt should be one factor among several, alongside same store sales growth, store expansion pace and return on equity, when deciding whether to buy any of these low-debt retail stocks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DMart, Vedant Fashions, Relaxo Footwears and Campus Activewear all carry a debt to equity ratio of 0.26 or below. 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