CHD Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio measures how much a company relies on borrowed funds versus shareholder equity to finance its operations.
Sector Performance
38th percentileCHD
0.53x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
0.57x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio measures how much a company relies on borrowed funds versus shareholder equity to finance its operations.
CHD currently holds a ratio of 0.53x, indicating it uses less debt than equity. This is below the sector median of 0.73x, placing CHD in the 38th percentile among its peers, meaning a majority of peers carry higher debt loads. Trend data is not available — the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, so no direction can be inferred. The combination of a low current debt level with no trend suggests stable, conservative financing, which reduces financial risk but also limits the potential for higher returns from leverage. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the low debt is a defensive quality, but without any growth in debt to signal expansion, it neither pushes the stock toward a bullish nor bearish view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about CHD?
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.
Who are CHD's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).
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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.
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0.53x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How CHD's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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