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AVY Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

1.58x

Higher than 83% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Debt-to-equity ratio compares total liabilities to shareholders' equity, and Avery Dennison's 1.58x means it carries $1.58 of debt for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

83th percentile

AVY

1.58x

Sector Median

0.62x

Sector Avg

0.69x

Prior Period

1.65x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Debt-to-equity ratio compares total liabilities to shareholders' equity, and Avery Dennison's 1.58x means it carries $1.58 of debt for every $1 of equity.

That is well above the Industrials sector median of 0.63x, placing the company in the 83rd percentile among sector peers, so leverage is higher than most. The year-over-year change is not available, but the ratio fell 4.2% quarter over quarter, moving from 1.65x to 1.58x. A high debt level with only a one-quarter decline still points to elevated financial risk, though the slight deleveraging may provide minor cushion. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the high leverage is a concern, but the recent downward drift keeps the stock from a clearly bearish read.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about AVY?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

How does AVY's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?

AVY's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 1.58x compares to a Industrials sector median of 0.62x, placing it in the 83th percentile.

Who are AVY's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest Industrials peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: PWR (0.63x), ADP (0.63x), ROP (0.61x), RTX (0.56x), CHRW (0.79x).

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The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.