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CPB Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

1.74x

Higher than 100% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 77h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much debt a company uses to finance its assets compared with shareholders' equity, so at 1.74x, CPB carries $1.74 of debt for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

100th percentile

CPB

1.74x

Sector Median

0.51x

Sector Avg

-0.92x

Prior Period

1.77x(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much debt a company uses to finance its assets compared with shareholders' equity, so at 1.74x, CPB carries $1.74 of debt for every $1 of equity.

That level is far above the sector median of 0.61x, placing the company at the 100th percentile among consumer defensive peers. The year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so the trend direction for the last 8 quarters is also N/A, meaning no historical movement is available to assess. A high debt load combined with no trend data leaves the investment risk unclear: leverage raises fixed costs and vulnerability, but without a trend there is no evidence of increasing or decreasing pressure. This metric contradicts a NEUTRAL verdict somewhat, since the extreme leverage relative to peers suggests elevated financial risk. However, because the trend is unknown, the metric alone does not force a bearish stance, so it partially supports the neutral view with a cautionary tilt.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 CPB's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?

CPB's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 1.74x compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 0.51x, placing it in the 100th percentile.

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

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: ADM (0.47x), WMT (0.55x), BTI (0.72x), CELH (0.22x), COTY (0.98x).

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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.